Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.The new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission. Please notice small blemish on the front of the base. 3rd picture TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Tonearm
Hand assembled precision RB330 tonearm Motor
24 V low noise motor Platter
12 mm glass polished edge Connectivity
RCA / Phono Power (additional)
Mini DIN for connection to Neo PSU (optional upgrade) Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D)
447 x 117 x 360 mm Weight
6.0 kg $35 shipping to the Continental US. If using Paypal please add 3.5%
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