{"title":"Rega","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many reputable audio companies, Rega was born in a garage by a couple of guys seeking to create a better product than what they could find on the market. This was in the UK in the early 70s. Fast forward to now, when their line of turntables and analog playback gear constantly win awards all over the world for their high performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rega-planar-1-turntable-black","title":"Rega Planar 1 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many audio companies that sprang up in the golden days of audio, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pretty interesting history. Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41287629701204,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MB","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41287629799508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-MW","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/PL1mattblackoffsidewide.jpg?v=1766170544"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-turntable-black-1","title":"Rega Planar 3 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the multi-award winning and five-time Product of the Year (RP3) was never going to be an easy task. It took Rega's team of designers (headed up by Rega's Roy Gandy) two years to develop the all new 'Planar 3' following the biggest re-design of the iconic 'three' model ever seen. Their team worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and first and foremost, sonic performance for a definite winner for your vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRB330 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned using the latest 3D CAD \u0026amp; CAM technology, the new RB330 is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing a new bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip and an improved spring housing with easier to read numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega made, new low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design 100g mild steel balance weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlinth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available gloss black, white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble braces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved thicker 3mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearing housing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub platter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRe-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlatter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew float glass \"Optiwhite\" polished rim 12mm Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRe-designed foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24V motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor cover tray\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41287632322644,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-BLK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400542804,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-BLK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400575572,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-BLK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400673876,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-RED","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400739412,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-WHT","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400804948,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-WHT","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400837716,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-WHT","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":42386400870484,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-OAK","price":1125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND3 MM","offer_id":42386400936020,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND3-OAK","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":42386400968788,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR3-ND5-OAK","price":1595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega-planar3-black_5eab0016-51d7-4754-9b2b-28152a7e028b.jpg?v=1718137338"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-6-turntable-ania-pro-white","title":"Rega Planar 6 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e produced their first turntable back in 1973, in a garage that was just a short hop away from their current UK factory. For nearly 45 years, they have continued to manufacture their products in the UK, focusing on producing turntables that not only sound great but are an incredible value, no matter the price point. Rega backs up everything they make with a \u003cstrong\u003elifetime warranty against manufacturing defects\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s not uncommon to see 40-year-old Rega turntables in our shop that still run and look great all these years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing that makes Rega unique is that they do not create new products simply for the sake of releasing a new model. It is only when their engineers come up with enough improvements to make a significant difference, that Rega releases a new turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn today’s review, we are taking a look at the new \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 6 (P6)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The P6 falls right in the middle of Rega’s great turntable lineup with the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003eP8\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and RP10 above it, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003eP1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e below it. As you might have guessed, it is an improvement on their long-term standard, the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-rp6-turntable.html\"\u003eRP6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which has been around for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P6 is available in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003ethree different versions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eFor $1,875 you get the table itself with no cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. Above that are two versions where Rega bundles the Planar 6 with two of their cartridges, offering significant package savings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor $2,245 you can get the Rega Planar 6 paired with the Rega Exact moving magnet cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you want another step up, you can get a package that includes the \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 and Rega’s brand new Ania moving coil cartridge for $2,595\u003c\/strong\u003e. Regardless of which package you choose, you will save $200 by purchasing the package versus buying the cartridge and the turntable separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design philosophy that Rega adheres to for all of their turntables focuses on three primary objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpin the platter at the most consistent speed possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimize vibrations by using a light and stiff system that dumps resonance out through the turntables feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtilize a tonearm and cartridge combination that tracks your records perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Rega Planar 6, the team at Rega combines technology they’ve used in some of their more expensive tables with a few new tricks, to set a new standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega turntable\u003c\/a\u003e is a pure \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/manual-vs-automatic-turntables\/\"\u003emanual design\u003c\/a\u003e, and the Planar 6 is no different. This means you will need to start it up with a button press, lower the tonearm onto the record yourself, and at the end of the record, pick up the tonearm. The majority (actually probably 99.9%) of the high-performance turntables in the world today utilize a manual design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you make turntables designed to last 40 years or more, they have to be built extremely well. The new Planar 6 is no exception. From the minute you pull it out of the box, you can tell it is a fine piece of machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the plinth on the new Planar 1, 2, and 3 turntables have glossy finishes, the Planar 6 opts instead for a \u003cstrong\u003ePolaris Grey matte finish with a high-gloss black polymer edge trim\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is just beautiful! When you pull the turntable out of the box and you have just the plinth in your hand, you will notice that although it hardly weighs anything, it feels extremely rigid. It is truly a great combination of technology and design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6  black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-front-view.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been one of our best-selling turntables since it’s release. Now that the Planar 6 has been released, some folks may be interested in the differences between the two tables. For those of you who have narrowed your options down the Rega Planar 3 and Rega Planar 6, \u003cstrong\u003echeck out our comparison write-up\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 is loaded with high tech components designed to improve your vinyl playback experience. We’ll start at the bottom and go up from there in order to touch on all the great features found in the Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega, as always, paid a lot of attention to their turntable feet and came up with an improved design for the Planar 6. The feet are made of a new, ultra-lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. They are hollow cones with aluminum reinforcement trim rings. The feet are a crucial component of the table as they are designed to filter out any external energy through them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet are attached to the new plinth, constructed from a new, ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core that is sandwiched between two layers of ultra-thin high-pressure laminate. Tancast 8 was developed for the aerospace industry and it turns out is a great material for the type of design Rega deploys in their tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the engineers from Rega that we spoke with, \u003cstrong\u003ethis new plinth is a true breakthrough in material technology and offers big performance improvements over their previous designs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing is Rega’s classic brass bearing, but with the Planar 6 they step up to a single-piece machined aluminum hub. The hub is the small round part that goes down into the bearing. The larger outer platter sits on top of the hub. The outer platter only touches the hub in a few spots along its outer edge where there are tiny raised pieces on the top of the hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 6 has a dual layer float glass platter. It has more glass around about the middle 50% and out for a better flywheel effect to keep speed consistent. As you might suspect, float glass is super flat, which also helps keep things spinning at a perfect pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo drive the hub, Rega includes their new white Reference belt with the Planar 6. This is machined to a higher tolerance than their standard belt. They also developed a new custom spindle for the motor side of the belt that is tapered to reduce friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor itself is a low-noise 24-volt design. Each motor is individually tuned to the external Neo power supply that comes with the Planar 6. The Neo PSU uses a DSP-based sinewave generator and a high-precision crystal clock oscillator to generate a super-consistent speed. The speed can be fine-tuned with a little screw on the back side of the Neo PSU. The AC power cable attaches to the Neo PSU and it connects to the Planar 6 with a custom cable. Having an external motor power supply is a great way to reduce any noise from a power supply that your phono cartridge might otherwise pick up. This is not unique to Rega as many high-performance turntables use this method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Rega’s other high-performance tables, the Planar 6 has an aluminum brace that locks the tonearm base to the main bearing. The tonearm used on the Planar 6 is their relatively new RB330 which was introduced with the new Planar 3. The RB330 is an engineering feat in and of itself with its zero tolerance bearings. We loved it on the Planar 3 and think it is a great match for the Planar 6 as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned earlier, the Planar 6 is available without a cartridge or you can purchase one of the packages that include either the Exact or Ania. The tonearm cables are non-detachable but are very high-quality with great materials and solid connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the Rega Planar 6 includes a dust cover that appears to have a slight grey tin, rather than the clear covers that come with the Rega Planar 1, 2, and 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 6\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/rega-planar-6-neo-ttpsu.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we get into this, let us just say that we may have gone a little overboard on our setup rig to listen to the new Planar 6. We wanted to be able to reveal everything and anything to truly test the turntable. For the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, we used the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html?brand=312\"\u003eSutherland\u003c\/a\u003e Duo, feeding a Mark Levinson 512 integrated amp, driving a pair of Martin Logan Impression 11A’s. Cables were all Transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe pulled out three classic vinyl albums, Fleetwood Mac’s \u003cem\u003eRumors\u003c\/em\u003e, Robbie Robertson’s solo debut album with the same title, and the classic Verve release of Gilberto and Getz’s \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e released in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tried to test it on one of our favorite heavy-duty isolation bases that we usually use with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/vpi.html\"\u003eVPI turntables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. It became apparent right from the start that something was missing so we removed the isolation base -- the improvement in bass detail is significant. Our suggestion is to just let the Planar 6 do its thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound of the Planar 6 with the Exact is super smooth and almost mellow, really exuding what vinyl is all about. We found ourselves tapping our toes on some of the more rhythmic songs thanks to the Planar 6’s great speed consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, which we love, we were able to immediately tell that the bass in the P6 went much deeper with an improved impact. There was also a significant reduction in surface noise. We find this with every really great turntable that has good speed control and isolation, but it was unusual to experience it in this price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeparation and dimensionality were amazing, especially on \u003cem\u003eThe Girl from Ipanema\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 6 is one of those audio products that just gets you excited to dig out more and more old records to play.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking with the RB330 arm was impressive as well. On some tables, as you get to the last song, you might hear a bit more distortion. This is not the case with the Planar 6. It tracks precisely to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe decided to then give the Ania cartridge a whirl.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it was mounted up (we love Rega’s three-point cartridge mounting system on their better cartridges by the way) we changed the loading and gain in the Sutherland to match the Ania, which is a moving coil cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a good \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/phono-preamps.html\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of dealing with a moving coil, we strongly recommend that you spend the extra $200 for the Ania combo. You’ll get a much more extended top end, slightly tighter and more extended bass, and a better level of detail extraction. But if you really love that super sweet and smooth sound of a moving magnet, you’ll be plenty happy with the Exact combo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt around $2,000 for the table and cartridge, the Planar 6 is not going to be for everyone. Considering the popularity of the Planar 3, however, we feel confident that the Planar 6 is going to find a large and loyal audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it’s in your budget, the Planar 6 is a table you should be able to love for the next several decades. Like any great turntable, the better your system, the more you will appreciate it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Audio Advice, we love the way music comes through on a table that has pure speed. The \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the least expensive tables we’ve found that really brings that aspect to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41287635927124,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-BLK","price":1925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ Rega Ania MC","offer_id":41287635992660,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-BLK-ANIA","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ Rega Ania Pro MC","offer_id":41287636058196,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-BLK-ANIAPRO","price":3025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ Rega Exact 2 MM","offer_id":41287636156500,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-BLK-EXACT2","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":41610743218260,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-ND5-BLK","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polaris Gray \/ Rega ND7 MM","offer_id":41610743283796,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-ND7-BLK","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ No Cartridge","offer_id":41287635959892,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-WHT-NOCART","price":1925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega Ania MC","offer_id":41287636025428,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-WHT-ANIA","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ Rega Ania Pro MC","offer_id":41287636090964,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-WHT-ANIAPRO","price":3025.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega Exact 2 MM","offer_id":41287636123732,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-WHT-EXACT2","price":2245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND5 MM","offer_id":41610743251028,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-ND5-WHT","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Rega ND7 MM","offer_id":41610743316564,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR6-ND7-WHT","price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/httpswww.audioadvice.compubmediacatalogproductrerega-planar6_2.jpg?v=1718137354"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-1-plus-turntable-matte-black","title":"Rega Planar 1 PLUS Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many audio companies that sprang up in the golden days of audio, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a pretty interesting history. Their founder, Roy Gandy had a deep-seeded love of music along with a passion for tinkering with audio gear to produce better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a hobby, he enjoyed helping his friends put together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/best-turntable-setups-for-under-1000\/\"\u003ebudget systems\u003c\/a\u003e. However, he found that most of his time was spent messing around with and modifying their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/sub-turntables.html\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e, in order to make them sound good. When it came to producing quality sound, most people back then thought only about the speakers and not as much about the turntable itself. Roy understood what any true audio enthusiast understands -- that every aspect affects the sound, from the source to the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1973, Roy was building turntables at home in his spare time. In 1975 he produced the Planar 2, followed in 1977 by the Planar 3. Move ahead over 40 years and over 2,000 Rega turntables come off their line every month, thanks to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/is-the-vinyl-revival-real-yes-and-heres-why\/\"\u003ebooming vinyl revival\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, their team of engineers is focused on advancing the art of turntables, while sticking to their roots. They are interested in one thing -- making sure the sound is true to the music and lets through the emotional qualities and rhythm and pacing characteristics that good turntables are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday we will be reviewing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega’s entry-level Planar 1 turntable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a complete overhaul of the Rega RP1 which came before it. Due to its great quality build and sound, as well as it’s sub $500 price, the Planar 1 has quickly become one of the most popular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/3-entry-level-turntables\/\"\u003eentry-level turntables\u003c\/a\u003e in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/belt-drive-vs-direct-drive-turntables\/\"\u003ebelt-drive turntable\u003c\/a\u003e, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several reasons why these types of turntables are so popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the way the platter is spun, there are three different types of turntables -- idler wheel, direct-drive, and belt-drive. The very first turntables were idler wheel. With this type of a table, a motor with a rubber outer ring contacts the inside of the turntable platter, using friction to spin the platter. This is a very noisy type of design that is not really found much these days, for obvious reasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect drive is popular due to the fact it starts up instantly and is safe for spinning the platter backwards for DJ type use. However, with direct-drive the platter becomes part of the motor and can pick up motor noise. Direct drive is also constantly correcting the speed, so it’s less pure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt drive gives you the advantage of isolating the platter from the motor as little to no noise passes through the belt. Once the platter gets up to speed, the speed is usually very consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor over 40 years, Rega has opted for belt-drive designs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the P1 (even at a great beginner price) is no exception. In addition, the motor is suspended on an isolation system that reduces noise even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is also a manual turntable. This means that you have to lower and raise the tonearm manually in order for the stylus (or needle) to make contact with the record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoing this manually as opposed to automatically eliminates the need for all of the gears and other mechanisms required to lift the tonearm, again minimizing noise. \u003cstrong\u003eAll of Rega’s turntables are manual turntables for this reason.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe really like the look of the Rega turntables and the Planar 1 is no exception. It’s simple and elegant, available in gloss black or white. It also comes with a dust cover in order to protect it and give it a nice finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery Rega turntable is manufactured in their UK factory\u003c\/strong\u003e and the build quality is impeccable all the way up and down the line. From a construction quality standpoint, it’s really difficult to tell when you move from the entry-level P1 to a P3 or P6. They’re all just so well-made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-overhead-1.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 overhead view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet’s start with the plinth -- the main platform of the turntable. Rega likes to use a lightweight plinth to help any external noise filter out through the turntables feet. In the case of the P1, \u003cstrong\u003ethe plinth is a sandwich melamine construction wrapped in a high pressure acrylic laminate\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of design also cancels noise out by having different thicknesses of materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter is the large circular disk that the vinyl record sits on. \u003cstrong\u003eThe P1’s platter is made of a heavy phenolic material\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is thicker and heavier around the outer edge, giving it a better flywheel effect, which leads to more consistent speeds. All of the Rega turntables above the Planar 1 use an even heavier glass platter, but this is a great way to get most of the benefits while still keeping the cost of the P1 reasonable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile many other turntable brands out there just use other manufacturers tonearms, Rega makes their own. Their arms have been winning awards for years. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Rega P1 uses the new RB110 tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s specifically \u003cstrong\u003edesigned to work with the Rega Carbon moving magnet phono cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, which comes pre-mounted on the P1. It doesn’t offer as many adjustments as some of Rega’s other arms do, but for the money, it’s a great tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to the bearings, it’s important that they be tight but provide as little friction as possible. Many turntables we test fail when we get to this part of the evaluation. It’s pretty easy to test by carefully grasping the tonearm at the front and moving it front to back to see if there is any play in the bearing. We call that bearing chatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, zero balance the arm and see if it moves freely from side to side. You’ll want to be careful of your stylus when you do this, as they’re very delicate and can break or bend easily. Needless to say, the RB110 on the Planar 1 passes the test with flying colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main bearing, which the platter sits on, is another extremely important part of any turntable. If the bearing creates any kind of noise at all, it can be transmitted up the platter and eventually to the stylus. You may have heard this in some less expensive turntables in the form of a background rumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe P1 has a bearing that is very similar to the one use in their more expensive Planar 2\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hub that the outer platter sits on is made of a phenolic material with a stainless steel spindle that drops down into a bronze bearing well. You’ll notice that when you first install the inner hub, it will fit in perfectly. Place the outer platter on, give it a spin, and we bet you won’t hear the slightest hint of noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega tables also use 24-volt brushless motors that are isolated from the plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e. They’ve perfected this design over the years to the point where the motor provides a solid speed to the pulley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 1 Plus\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. This allows the Planar 1 Plus to be easily connected to a pair of powered speakers or a system lacking a phono preamp. The only thing to consider is the built in phono preamp is always on. Should you ever want to purchase a better phono preamp, it would not work with the Planar 1 Plus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, at least in the theory, the tech is all there! Now let’s talk about how it sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rega-planar-1-features.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 1 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega P1 is super simple to set up. You simply unpack it, place the counterweight on the rear of the arm, screw it all the way in, take off the stylus guard, put on the platter and you are up and running. When it comes to turntables, it doesn’t get much simpler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow on a record, start the table up, and have a listen. If you are upgrading from a more basic turntable, the first thing you will notice is a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful purity to the music\u003c\/strong\u003e. We feel this is due to the \u003cstrong\u003egreat speed consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e you find in all of Regas tables and the high-quality tonearm which helps the cartridge held steady in the record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s just a fun table to listen to. \u003cstrong\u003eThe rhythm and pacing are fantastic and the bass line is tight and rich while the upper frequencies stay smooth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecompare the P1 to more expensive Rega tables\u003c\/a\u003e, it is clear when you move up that you do get a jump up in sound with each model. However, what is interesting is the P1 does not do anything wrong. If you compare it to say a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eRega P3\u003c\/a\u003e, you will hear more into the music, with deeper lows and more clarity to the top end along with a more effortless spacious sound, but the P1 does nothing (like some tables can do) to annoy your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn other words, you’ll not know that you are missing anything unless you compare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P1 plays your records with such a musical perspective that you can listen for hours and never tire of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe feel this is a great characteristic. Getting all this great sound with just a $60 phono cartridge is pretty amazing. While it limits flexibility, as we mentioned before, we would much rather see a decent cartridge mounted on a really nice tonearm than a great cartridge on an arm with bearing chatter and friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything Rega has learned in their past 40+ years of making tables comes together in the P1, providing a level of sound that is simply amazing for the money. And if you want more, there are 5 Rega models above it offering even better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/50-dollar-jensen-turntable-amazon\/\"\u003e$100 all-in-one table\u003c\/a\u003e (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eRega Planar 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-1-plus-turntable.html\"\u003ePlus model\u003c\/a\u003e, with the built in phono preamp, makes this table super easy to add to a set of powered speakers or entry level amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this deep dive into the P1 has piqued your curiosity about what else is out there, we invite you to take a look at our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-planar-2-planar-3-turntable-comparison-2016\/\"\u003ecomparison of the P1, P2, and P3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900135508,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MB","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matte White \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900168276,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-MW","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Walnut \/ Yes","offer_id":41287900201044,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR1-PLUS-WAL","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/pl1_plus_matt_white_front_lidopen_1.jpg?v=1718138125"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-8-turntable-ania","title":"Rega Planar 8 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, Roy Gandy formed what was destined to become one of the most famous companies in British audio. Like many of the audio startups of the time, Rega began in his garage, which turned out to be very close to their current factory in the UK. For 45 years, Rega has been all about producing very high value products that can also stand the test of time. It seems like almost once a month we see a very old Rega coming into our shop for an update to a new cartridge. We usually put a new belt on these and they are good for another long period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRega’s engineering staff has a different philosophy than many other HiFi companies. While many companies feel like they must produce new models every year or so just to keep things fresh, Rega only makes a change when they have discovered enough engineering improvements to make a big improvement in performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany times this performance improvement results in an update to an older model. Over the last few years, this has been the case with the Rega turntable line up. We’ve seen the RP1 go the the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, the RP2 go to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-2-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, and the RP3 move up to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-3-turntable-review\/\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e. Based upon that information, you might think that we are moving from an RP8 to a P8 and the same thing is happening. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, in this case, the new Planar 8 is actually based on Rega’s 40th anniversary no holds barred Naiad that sells for 45,000 US.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their engineers wanted to make a much more affordable version of the Naiad. The result of their design and research led them to a model that fell at about the same price range as the older RP8, so while it does replace it, it also has more performance upgrades than we usually see when Rega upgrades a model!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is well known for the high performance phono cartridges and usually bundles them with their tables for a decent savings. This is the case with the Planar 8 as well. You can get it without a cartridge for $3,495, with their Ania moving coil for $4,145, with their Ania Pro moving coil for $4,475, or with their Apheta 3 moving coil for $4,945.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Apheta combo is such a good deal, we used that set up for our testing in this review\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the Planar 8 is based on the Rega Naiad, we thought it would be fun to spend a little time on the Naiad itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has always had 3 core design philosophies they adhere to on every turntable they make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first is to keep the platter spinning at the most constant speed possible. Secondly, Rega wants to minimize vibrations by using a very light and stiff subchassis designed to keep any external resonances from making their way into the table Finally, they want to deliver a tonearm\/cartridge combination that extracts as much information as possible out of your record grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad, they took most of this to the very extreme! First, they made the subchassis super small and constructed it out of hand carved carbon fiber. The bracing was made out of a lightweight ceramic material. The tonearm uses titanium in several places and they decided to use Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing. It's no wonder this literal jewel of a turntable sells for almost $45,000!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad1.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Rega Naiad\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/rega_naiad.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Naiad, the P8 is a very unique looking turntable and far different than most of the other Rega models. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is due to the engineers trying to make the P8 as light and stiff as possible.\u003c\/strong\u003e To many, it will look like an audio work of art sitting in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Rega turntables are manual in design\u003c\/strong\u003e, which means you do all the work, but also get the great sound a manual turntable offers. You’ll need to turn it on, lower the tonearm on the record surface using the cue lift, then raise it when the record is over. This is typical for about 99.9% off all the good turntables in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need a phono stage for the P8 and most Rega tables.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you choose the Ania, Ania Pro, or Apheta 3, you will need one capable of handling a moving coil cartridge. Rega’s own Fono MC or Aria MK3 MM\/MC are great choices for a phono stage as they are perfectly matched to the Rega cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Rega tables give you a choice of colors, however, with the P8, it comes in just black. And unlike some other tables on the market that have a funky shape to them, the P8 does include a specially fitted dust cover. We must say though, we greatly prefer the look of the P8 with the dust cover out of sight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild quality is super high and this is one fun table to take out of the box! The plinth seems almost weightless, while the glass platter carries considerable weight. The Planar 8 is one heck of a great design with first class build quality!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-6-turntable-review\/\"\u003eRega Planar 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has been a popular table at Audio Advice since its release in 2018. For those of you considering the P6 and the P8, we will have a review comparing the two models very soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is known for using lots of high tech materials in their designs to help your vinyl come to life. The new P8 is just full of materials and design ideas new to the audio world. We like to start from the bottom up on most turntable reviews and go out from there to tell you about the tech found in the Planar 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_build-1024x502.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega did the Planar 6, they came up with a new design for the feet. These are made from a super lightweight rubber material called Santoprene. \u003cstrong\u003eThe feet are hollow with reinforcement trim rings made of aluminum.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega chose to use this same type of foot on the Planar 8 and we must say they are great keeping external energy away from the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe feet attach to a unique plinth design that comes from the learnings Rega discovered in the Niaid. It is a skeletal structure made out of a material that came from the aerospace industry, Tancast 8.\u003c\/strong\u003e The P6 was the first table from Rega to use this great new material. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core sandwiched between two layers of black high pressure laminate. The engineers at Rega we have spoken to feel Tancast 8 is a breakthrough material for turntables. We expect we will see it in all of Rega’s new designs in the higher end price ranges. \u003cstrong\u003eOn the Planar 6, the edges of the foam core are covered in laminate, but to reduce mass even more, Rega leaves the edges naked in the Planar 8. Its like you can see a cutaway of Tancast 8 with this design.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega uses a bracing design that couples the tonearm mount to the mount for the platter bearing and the Planar 8 does not deviate from this design.. In most of the other tables using this, the bracing is made out of aluminum. \u003cstrong\u003eBut for the Planar 8 they used a custom made phenolic resin aluminium skin brace. This great design reduces energy absorption and unwanted resonances from getting into the playback system.\u003c\/strong\u003e You’ll see other turntable makers use a huge, heavy plinth, while Rega takes the opposite approach, and we must say the proof is in the listening and their design comes to deliver an amazing clean sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"rega planar 8 tonearm\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/planar8_tone_arm-768x446.jpg\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we move on to the hub and turntable bearing assembly, we once again see designs drawn from the Naiad. The subplatter which supports the main platter is machined from a single piece of aluminum. This is attached to a hardened steel spindle which sits inside a custom brass housing using a new design that filtered down from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new mounting design keeps energy from transferring down to the plinth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega also incorporated a similar hub and subplatter system in the new Planar 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on to the platter, we find Rega’s classic glass platter design. \u003cstrong\u003eThe platter is super critical in keeping things spinning at a constant speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e One way to have good speed consistency is to use a very heavy platter, and as we all know, once something heavy gets moving, it tends to keep moving. However, a heavy platter can put more strain than is needed on the turntable bearing, so Rega uses a method to have the best of both worlds. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar 8 has a triple glass platter with most of the thickness on the perimeter of the platter.\u003c\/strong\u003e This gives a great flywheel effect for excellent speed stability, but keeps things lighter than if the whole platter was this thickness, very clever! The RP8 also used a triple glass platter as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Naiad, Rega learned that isolating the motor to the nth degree can have a big impact on performance.. This new motor mounting principal is another design that derived from the Naiad. \u003cstrong\u003eUnlike most other Rega tables, the Planar 8 motor is mounted from the bottom using a new coupling technique.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom mount reduces stress on the motor and prevents unwanted energy transferring into the plinth. You’ll also notice the motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. Like the Planar 6, the Planar 8 comes with the Neo outboard speed control box. However, with the P8, each motor is hand tuned to the Neo that comes with it for even better speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe engineering team at Rega has been doing some homework with chemists over the last three years to try and come up with a better material for turntable belts. \u003cstrong\u003eThis new type of belt is called the EBLT drive belt. Rega and the chemists came up with a special curing system that gives a more consistent elasticity which is pretty important in a turntable belt.\u003c\/strong\u003e The $40,000 Naiad uses 3 belts, so it was no surprise to see 2 on the Planar 8. The multi-belt system gives even better speed consistency. This is just another thing you don’t see, but that is going on behind the scenes to give you better sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Neo PSU speed control box is pretty interesting as well. It uses a specially designed DSP circuit that gets its reference from a very stable crystal. This can feed a perfect AC signal to the 24V AC motor. \u003cstrong\u003eThe beauty of this design is not affected by the power coming out of your wall, which as we all know can vary a lot over time. You’ll have perfect speed irrespective of how good or bad your AC power is over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega then fine tunes the Neo to the motor in that exact Planar 8. Another advantage of having the motor speed control away from the turntable is the reduction in any possible noise. This idea is not new to Rega, as several high performance turntables have a separate power supply for the motor. The Neo also makes switching from 33 to 45 happen with just the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe finally get to the tonearm, another new design called the RB880. The Planar 6 uses the RB330, the same arm found on the Planar 3, but the Planar 8 gets a jump to the RB880. \u003cstrong\u003eThis aluminum and stainless steel beauty has far better tonearm bearings than their other models, with tolerances down to 1000th of a millimeter!\u003c\/strong\u003e They also improved the bearing structure in the RB880. There is absolutely zero chatter in the bearing (a pet peeve of ours) and it just feels totally free of any friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also like the three point mounting system Rega incorporates in their better tonearms. When coupled with one of their higher performance cartridges, this assures you of a perfectly aligned cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phono cables coming out of the Planar 8 are of very high quality and even have locking RCA ends for a tight fitting connection. They are a hard wired connection all the way through, so they are not detachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you think about all this great new tech Rega put into the Planar 8, you can be sure it's going to be a great performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor testing the Planar 8 we set up the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-nq-preamplifier.html\"\u003eCambridge Audio Edge NQ\u003c\/a\u003e preamp with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/cambridge-audio-edge-w-power-amplifier.html\"\u003eEdge W power amp\u003c\/a\u003e, with the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/eat-e-glo-petit-phono-pre-amplifier.html\"\u003eEGlo Phono stage\u003c\/a\u003e from EAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rega will probably be mad at us for not using theirs, but we wanted to give this guy a whirl too! The speakers were the latest B\u0026amp;W 802s, with all Transparent cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we were thumbing through our LPs to pick out what to listen to, we came across several classics (mostly from 1977-78) we had not played in a while so we decided to give them a shot. Before we started listening, we cleaned all of the records on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/audio-desk-vinyl-cleaner-pro-automatic-lp-cleaning-machine.html\"\u003eUltra Disc cleaning machine.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first track we tried was “Under the Boardwalk\/Sand In My Shoes” from the Persuasions’ \u003cem\u003eNo Frills\u003c\/em\u003e album. This was a very popular demo cut we used to play a lot back in the late 80s and it was fun to pull it out again. \u003cstrong\u003eThe very first thing that jumped out was the total silence in between the notes.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe have found that as you move up to better and better turntables, the level of surface noise you hear goes down dramatically. The Planar 8 was outstanding in this regard!\u003c\/strong\u003e The only noise we ever heard was when there was a scratch on the LP causing a pop. The track is all acapella with lots of rhythm. The four male vocalists each stood out with fantastic sound staging. We were quickly tapping our toes to this great version of a classic song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was John Prine’s \u003cem\u003eBruised Orange\u003c\/em\u003e album from 1978 (the year Audio Advice opened for business). One of our all time favorite cuts is on this album: That's the Way That the World Goes 'Round”. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is full of great harmonies, but the true test is being able to hear the overdubbing of the recorders and being able to separate out the penny whistle playing at the same time. The bass track on this album can be over bloomed if the system is not right, but with the combination we had set up for this listening session, the sound was just magical.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvery instrument stood out and the whole recording felt super energetic.\u003c\/strong\u003e We think this is one of the big pros of the Planar 8, the music just seems to come to life! Dynamics are incredible. Another thing about this recording is you need a cartridge\/tonearm combination that can track really well to make it through with no distortion. The combination of the new RB880 arm with the Apheta 3 tracks about as well as anything we have ever heard. It sailed through this and some of the other more difficult passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd speaking of hard to track with lots going on, we pulled out The Neophonic String Band’s title album from 1977 on Direct Disk Labs. \u003cstrong\u003eThis one has lots of strings with several very hard to track vocal cuts but the Planar 8 just ate it up, making all of the instruments come to life.\u003c\/strong\u003e The harmonics on the strings were just rich as all get out on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and we never sensed any strain in the vocals on “In the Pines”. We also found ourselves tapping both feet to “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, we grabbed another Direct to Disc, this time from JVC Japan, Sugarloaf Express recorded in 1977. This album features Lee Ritenour and a host of other great jazz musicians. If you like jazz and run across this one in the used bins, be sure and pick it up. \u003cstrong\u003eThe title track starts out with some very dynamic percussion with lots of cymbal action. The Planar 8 put these right up front and crystal clear. In contrast to this, Ritenour’s electric guitar comes in very smooth and softly in the background before taking over. This was just beautiful with the Planar 8!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know you have a great system put together when all you want to do is pull out more vinyl and when other people coming into the room they just stop and listen, which is exactly what happened with this testing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we said, you can get the Planar 8 in three versions. If you have a great cartridge already that will work with the RB880 arm, you might consider the model without a cartridge. However, we feel, the combination with the Apheta 3 is unquestionably the way to go. The cartridge mates perfectly with the RB880 arm and Rega’s method of turntable isolation used in the Planar 8. The sound that combo produces is full of energy, separates instruments amazingly well, tracks like crazy, and gives you a totally silent background. Plus it is just one heck of a lot of fun to listen to! It is a great example of British sound that is true to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also have reviews of the Rega \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-1-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-2-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-3-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 3\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-6-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 6\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"No Cartridge \/ Black","offer_id":41287919239252,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-NOCART","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No Cartridge \/ White","offer_id":41287919272020,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WHT-NOCART","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Ania MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287919337556,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ANIA","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rega Ania MC \/ White","offer_id":41287919304788,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WHT-ANIA","price":4145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Ania Pro MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287919370324,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ANIAPRO","price":4475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Ania Pro MC \/ White","offer_id":41287919403092,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WHT-ANIAPRO","price":4475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Apheta 3 MC \/ Black","offer_id":41287919435860,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-APHETA3","price":4945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega Apheta 3 MC \/ White","offer_id":41287919468628,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WHT-APHETA3","price":4945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega ND7 MM \/ Black","offer_id":41610756784212,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ND7-BLK","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega ND7 MM \/ White","offer_id":41610756816980,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ND7-WHT","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega ND9 MM \/ Black","offer_id":42757405343828,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ND9-BLK","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rega ND9 MM \/ White","offer_id":42757405376596,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-ND9-WHT","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega-planar-8-angle.jpg?v=1718138198"},{"product_id":"rega-planar-10-turntable-aphelion2-cartridge","title":"Rega Planar 10 Turntable","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany \u0026amp; Product Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 47 years ago, in 1973, Roy Gandy had an idea that he could make a better turntable for the money than anything else on the market.  He started working on his products in his garage which funny enough, turned out to be pretty close to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega.html\"\u003eRega\u003c\/a\u003e’s factory in the UK.  We suspect he had no idea back in 1973 where the company would be today, but we sure are happy he had a dream that turned into some of the very best turntables in the world.  Rega tables not only have great performance but seem to last forever. Their philosophy of keeping things simple leads to designs that only need maintenance to keep on making great music.  Our own in-store service department sees a Rega every few weeks that only needs a new belt and\/or a replacement cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir philosophy of keeping things simple means you will not see a new Rega model replacing the old one every year as we see from a lot of other audio companies.  It is only when the Rega engineers have come up with enough new technology to make a big improvement in an existing product will we see a change. We love this philosophy as you never have to wonder if the new model is really better.  If Rega comes out with a replacement model, you can bet your whole vinyl collection, it's a big step up!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve seen this happen with the Rega lineup over the last several years with all of the Rega tables getting a big tech update that resulted in much-improved performance.  When Rega moved the RP8 up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/videos-reviews\/rega-planar-8-turntable-review\/\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e, they actually took much of what they learned from their 40th anniversary $45,000 Naiad turntable.  This model was a big step up over the RP8 and still amazes us at how great it sounds for its cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 8 on the market, we had been wondering when the last model in the series, the RP10, would get a facelift and as you might guess, we were not surprised to hear about an upcoming \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e.  After being on the market for 5 years, Rega had enough new tech around to give it a big upgrade in performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/pl10_top_down_with_platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead with platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/p10-top-view-no-platter.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 overhead without platter\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 benefits from much of the new tech Rega developed for the Planar 8 but they pushed things even further, trying to get closer to the performance of their $45,000 Naiad. Since we were the first in the country to get our hands on the Planar 10, we only had it briefly before we had to send it back to Rega. This review will be more on the design improvements along with the new tech Rega employed in the Planar 10.  We plan to provide more updates as we put the table through additional tests and will also create a head-to-head comparison with the Planar 8 to give you a full rundown of all the differences you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Build Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever seen a Rega Naiad, you’ve witnessed a design philosophy taken to the extreme!  For their turntables, Rega believes the only vibrations you should be able to measure on a turntable are those of the stylus in the record groove and nothing else.  The Naiad has a super small subchassis made of hand-carved carbon fiber with bracing made from a lightweight ceramic material. The special tonearm uses titanium and they deployed Zirconia for the hub, spindle, and bearing.  With all of that high tech and hand made material, it’s easy to see why the Naiad commands $45,000. It also looks like it could be in a museum with its modern design and beautiful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/rega-naiad-side.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail side view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-1-turntable.html\"\u003eP1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-2-turntable.html\"\u003eP2\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-3-2016-turntable.html\"\u003eP3\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-6-turntable.html\"\u003eP6\u003c\/a\u003e all look like a pretty typical turntable, when you get to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-8-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 8\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-planar-10-turntable.html\"\u003ePlanar 10\u003c\/a\u003e the look takes on that of the Naiad with its exotic appearance.  Like the Planar 8, Rega moves from multiple color choices and gives you only basic black for the Planar 10, but the Planar 10 is much more striking in its appearance.  When you see the beige ceramic platter sitting on top of the black Tancast plinth, with the new highly polished aluminum RB3000 tonearm you’ll be like us and think, wow that is cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith this sleek, minimal design, Rega was challenged with coming up with a dust cover to serve the part.  We applaud them for actually developing a pretty elegant solution when some other turntables with a minimal design either have no dust cover at all or resort to a clunky big plastic box.  The one for the Planar 10 is pretty similar to the Planar 8. However, there is no question, the Planar 10 just looks super cool with the dust cover off!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 10 is like all other Rega turntables and is a manual design.  It will be up to you to move the arm over the record, lower it down using the cue and pick it up at the end.   This little extra effort gives you a big bonus in much better sound which is why 99% of all the best turntables are a manual design.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe think anyone getting a Planar 10 will want an outboard phono stage unless their rig has a very serious one built-in.  Most people will probably opt for the Apheta 3 cartridge which is a moving coil design. Rega’s Aria phono preamp should be a great match for the Planar 10\/Apheta 3 combo.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Planar 10, there is not a whole lot to say about build quality except it is just amazing!  All Rega products are made extremely well, but when you get to their upper-end models, the build is outstanding.  You can tell from the minute you start taking it out of the box, the Planar 10 is built to last for decades!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than just improve on the RP10 design, Rega wanted to make the Planar 10 as close as they could to the performance of the Naiad while keeping the price reasonable for a turntable of this level.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega is no stranger to the use of high tech materials and you’ll find plenty of them in the Planar 10!  Their goal was to reduce mass, increase rigidity, and improve speed accuracy through the use of great design and the best possible materials.  As you’ll see here, the Planar 10 is packed with parts that help bring it closer to the Naiad!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith most of our turntable overviews, we like to start from the bottom and work up, which we will do here with the Planar 10.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe feet on the Planar 10 are the same as those on the Planar 8 and as a matter of fact, came out when they developed the Planar 6.  Rega used a very lightweight rubber material for the feet called Santoprene. These are hollow with an aluminum ring that goes in between the foot and the plinth.  Rega developed these as the first step in keeping vibrations from getting into the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plinth design on the Planar 10 comes directly from what Rega learned when making their no holds barred Naiad turntable. This design was first used in the Planar 6, then modified for the Planar 8 which shares the same type of plinth. You get a concept of just how lightweight the plinth is when you start unpacking the Planar 10. Rega uses material from the aerospace industry called Tancast 8. Tancast 8 is a polyurethane foam core that Rega sandwiches between high pressure laminate. The laminate is super thin yet very rigid. The Tancast 8 coupled with the HPL (high-pressure laminate) appears to be a great way to get close to the much more expensive carbon fiber plinth’s characteristics found on the Naiad turntable. On the Planar 8 and Planar 10, Rega leaves the edges open and greatly reduces the size of the plinth to reduce mass even more. If you look at a Planar 8 or 10, you’ll see that the plinth is cut out to just have what is necessary to hold the other critical components. The plinth is basically just a skeleton for the feet, motor mount, bearing, and tonearm. The new Planar 10 plinth is actually 30% lighter than the one found on the RP10 model it replaced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you look closely at Rega turntables starting with the Planar 3, you’ll notice a structure that sits on top of the plinth and couples the tonearm mount to the platter bearing. This is Rega’s famous double bracing design. On the Planar 10, Rega uses a ceramic top brace and phenolic resin bottom brace to increase rigidity between tonearm mount and main platter bearing. Rather than making the brace a solid piece of material, Rega reduces mass and cuts out most of the material much in the way a structural beam is made. This double brace design helps the cartridge\/arm combination pick up even more information in those delicate record grooves! Plus we love the way the ceramic top part of the brace matches the platter too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screen-Shot-2019-10-21-at-12.05.25-PM-scaled-e1605285273285.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 detail\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you have a high performance audio system, anything that is added to the music can take away from your enjoyment. On turntables, one of the most important things we have found is the quality of the bearing. We suspect this is why on some turntables the silence between the notes sounds even more silent than normal. If you think about it, any noise made by the bearing sitting under the platter will get transmitted up to the platter and picked up by your stylus. When Rega came out with the Planar 8, they developed a new low mass central bearing assembly. The subplatter is single machined piece of aluminum with a hardened steel spindle that sits inside a custom brass housing. Rega took this design and improved the mechanical integrity even more for a main bearing that is about as good as anything we have seen. Of course, this all trickled down from what they learned in the Naiad as they tried to get as close as possible to the integrity of its hub assembly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you talk about space age materials, Rega can surely brag about the ceramic used for both the main platter and top brace. The RP10 had a similar ceramic platter. As our Rega rep told us, it’s made for them by a company that produces nose cones for missiles out of the same material! Ceramic oxide powder is compressed, fired, then diamond cut for a marvelous finished product. The platter itself is quite heavy and Rega gives it a flywheel effect by adding mass around the outer edge. We’ve talked about this in other turntable reviews, but for those of you wondering about the flywheel effect it's a great idea. On a turntable, unless you are a DJ, it really does not matter if it comes up to speed instantly. Most people push the on button then a few seconds pass before they lower the stylus. One goal of a turntable is to spin at a perfect speed. If you have a round disc, with a heavier outer edge, this keeps it spinning more constantly with minimal variation. Yes, it may take a few seconds to get up to speed, but once it gets there, it's more likely to stay constant. Weighting the outer edge gives it this flywheel effect. And we have to say, the ceramic platter looks and feels even cooler than their famous float glass designs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Naiad turntable they came up with a motor mounting system that was different than anything they had done before. This originally carried over to the Planar 8 and was improved upon even more on the Planar 10. They mount their precision 24v low vibration motor from the bottom. This keeps any stress from being put on the motor while at the same time holding it perfectly still for better speed stability. It also keeps any energy from being transferred to the plinth. Rega also individually matches up each motor with the external power supply. This does two things for the sound. Speed is as good as it gets and by matching up the electronics of the outboard power supply to the motor, motor vibrations are reduced, pretty cool!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motor pulley has two precision slots for the dual belt system. This is another level of tech derived from the Naiad and used in both the Planar 8 and Planar 10. The belts themselves are pretty special too. Being a maker of belt drive turntables, you can imagine the Rega team is always interested in new and better materials for their belts. They did a lot of work with a team of chemists and ultimately came up with a new belt material called EBLT. Rega and the chemists developed a new curing system for this material that gave it a more consistent elasticity. Now that they had this great material, they had to figure out a way to machine it into a belt that was as round as could possibly be made. They teamed up with a company that makes motor parts for Formula 1 racing cars to design their own machine to precisely create this new belt. Think about that for a minute. They developed a new material, then built their own machine to produce it so it would give you perfect speed. While many companies buy off the shelf generic belts, Rega goes to this length for better sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega also goes to great lengths to power the precision motor. With the Planar 10, you get an external power supply called the PL10 PSU. The electronics inside are the same as those used in the RP10, but they improved the chassis that houses them. They use a very high stability crystal to generate a perfect square wave. This wave is then manipulated using digital signal processing to give the motor a perfect and constant power signal. Then, each and every one is fine tuned to make the motor run as smoothly as possible. This system also means the motor gets a perfect signal no matter how bad the power coming out of your wall is. The PL10 PSU also gives you the convenience of being able to switch from 33 to 45 with the push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you backtrack through the bearing, spindle, platter, motor, belts, and motor power supply, you see all of the attention Rega puts into the Planar 10 just simply to spin the platter. It seems like overkill, but boy oh boy, when you get perfect speed, magical things happen to your sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow we are getting to the last few, but very important parts of the Planar 10. First we have the brand new RP3000 tonearm. Rega tonearms have always had some of the best bearings we have seen on turntables. They take pride in very tight tolerances. On some entry level turntables you can wiggle the arm around and even feel some play in the bearings. We’ve never encountered this on a Rega and they seem to keep improving their bearing technology with each new model. Rega set out to find a way to machine their tonearm bearings down to a 1 micron accuracy. This allowed them to assemble the entire tonearm with no adhesive at any point during its construction. You may wonder what is so important about tonearm bearings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you think about the size of the tiny modulations in the grooves of a record, it's pretty simple. You want your stylus to pick up as many of these modulations as possible. If your tonearm has friction going either up, down, left, or right, your stylus will not have a chance to pick those subtle modulations up. Also, if the tonearm wobbles in any way at all, it could cancel out some of the signal coming from the grooves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB3000 also uses a very low mass aluminum arm tube they designed to reduce resonance and stress. You’ll set the stylus pressure the conventional way using a zero balance then turning a knob. Rega has a pretty unique antiskate adjustment on the RB3000 which we really like. It is a little tube you pull out from the arm, with antiskating force going towards zero as you pull it out. There are markings for tracking force, but this should be pretty cool to use with an antiskate test record to really dial it in. We can’t wait to try this out when we get our demo Planar 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm cables, like all Rega tables, are not detachable and these look like they are made of very high quality materials. They are hard wired from the tonearm all the way to the locking RCA connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/planar-10-apheta.jpg\" alt=\"rega planar 10 apheta\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get the Rega Planar 10 with one of the better Rega cartridges, you’ll be able to take advantage of their three point mounting system. This triangular mount assures you of perfect alignment. While we are talking about Rega cartridges, we should also mention the package with the Apheta cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we tested the Apheta 2 with the Planar 8, we fell in love with the combination. There is definitely something to be said for getting the phono cartridge from the same company that makes your turntable. When you think about it, Rega puts all of the effort you have just read about to make a perfect platform for your phono cartridge. A Rega cartridge is designed to drop into this beautifully designed system and perform as best as it can. Rega designs their cartridges to match up perfectly with their tonearms and tables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apheta 3 takes the amazing sounding Apheta 2 and gets a new and improved stylus assembly. The Apheta 3 was designed side by side with the Planar 10 as Rega tried to make a cartridge closer in performance to their reference Aphelion cartridge. They developed a new fine line diamond tip, designed to reach even further into the record grooves to extract more information. It is then mounted through a slot in the end of the Apheta 3 cantilever. We can’t wait to give this a serious listening test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see from all this great tech, the Planar 10 is an impressive turntable. After hearing the Planar 8 Apheta 2 combo and being bowled over, we can not wait to hear the Planar 10 with the Apheta 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe got to hear the Planar 10 for a few brief moments. We heard it at our Music Matters event in Charlotte connected up to a McIntosh stack driving a set of Martin Logan electrostatic speakers. Unfortunately, this setup was out in our main lobby so crowd noise made it hard to tell much, until at one point things were quieter and the guys from Rega put on an old Johnny Cash LP. The emotion we heard in his voice was spectacular and everyone standing around just stopped talking to listen. Then the crowd got noisy again and before we knew it the team from Rega was packing it up to go off to one of our favorite analog reviewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOverall Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased upon the very brief listen and the way the Planar 10 is put together, this could be a turntable that rivals the big rigs in the 10K+ range. It is obviously not for everyone, but bear in mind, your system is only as good as the first step, where the sound is pulled from the record. 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It comes in a black aluminum box -- smaller width-wise than a standard audio component. Other than lights, the silver power button is the only thing on the faceplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like the fact that Rega keeps things simple. By reusing basic aluminum boxes for their components, they can save cost and put the money into the audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear panel includes two sets of dip switches, a solid pair of RCA inputs and outputs, instructions for the dip switches, and a ground connection for non-Rega turntables. Finally, there is an input for the 24v external DC power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you pop the cover off, you get a better sense of where Rega invested. The build quality is impeccable and every internal component is top-notch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, Rega introduced their Aria phono stage. The Aria is capable of working with both moving coil and moving magnet type cartridges. It quickly won a number of rewards from the British press for its high-level audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Rega designed the Aria, they spent a lot of R\u0026amp;D time looking at new components that could offer a lower noise floor than anything they had used in the past. This is very important for a phono preamp, particularly when you are dealing with a moving coil cartridge, which has a very low signal level. Any noise that might come into the signal path could potentially mask those tiny details in the music that make your records sound more like a live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Fono MC benefits from what Rega learned in the much more expensive Aria, and its circuitry is very similar. To accomplish such a low noise floor, Rega uses a FET (field effect transistor) from a company called Linear Systems. They are a 30-year-old Silicon Valley company specializing in high-end components for the audio and medical business. A FET like this one has a very high input impedance, so the tiny coils in your moving coil cartridge will effectively “not see” the FET as any type of additional load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RIAA section of the Fono MC uses a MUSES series op amp from a Japanese company called New Japan Radio. These are known around the world for audio purity and are found in uber high-end audio components all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeature-wise, the Fono MC has about everything you would want in a phono preamp. While its adjustability is not quite up to our reference Sutherland Audio products, it gives you a lot more than most phono stages in this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA moving coil cartridge is somewhat like a work of art in that there are no real standards. Each designer comes up with what they think performs best. The way they design those tiny windings of the coils works best if the cartridge electrically sees a pretty specific type of load. If you load one incorrectly, the difference is dramatic. For instance, if you have a cartridge that wants to see a 400-ohm load and you set the load at 100, it will literally sound like you have thrown a thick blanket over your speakers. It’s that much of a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using different combinations of the dip switches on the back of the Fono MC (you have a selection of 70, 100, 150, and 400), it can work with 90% of all the MC cartridges on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving coils also vary in the output. The Fono MC gives you what is basically a high or low gain setting -- either 63.5 or 69.5 dB of gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega also gives you adjustable capacitance, which is not something you see in a lot of moving coil phono preamps. You have a choice of 1000pF or 4700pF. For those of you picking up one of these to work with your new Rega Ania (or any Rega MC), you set it up for 1000pF, 100 ohms, and the higher 69.5 gain setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do have one small gripe about these dip switches. When you look at the back panel, they are labeled left and right. At first, you may think that this means the left and right channels. 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Discrete circuitry, high-quality relays, polypropylene capacitors, and Sanken output transistors are used throughout the design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe galvanically\/optically isolated digital inputs utilize a Wolfson S\/PDIF receiver IC to provide exceptional detail and clarity from any connected source. Output is provided by a Wolfson DAC and Rega designed discrete line-driver circuit. 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With the player running at 33 1\/3 RPM hold the strobe LED directly above the lines to evaluate the speed of the turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the Rega strobe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith your turntable rotating and the speed set at 331\/3 RPM, place the stroboscopic disc over the\u003cbr\u003erecord spindle directly onto your turntable mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the strobe approximately 2-3 centimeters from the lines on the disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the lines freeze and remain stable, this indicates the turntable is running at the correct speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the lines on the disc are moving slowly clockwise, this indicates the turntable is running fast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the lines on the disc are moving slowly anticlockwise, this indicates the turntable is running slow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIP: To ensure an accurate reading it is recommended to hold a reference point such as a pencil\u003cbr\u003etip near the lines during rotation to easily identify if the lines are stable or rotating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your turntable or power supply are adjustable, you can correct the speed of the turntable until the\u003cbr\u003elines are stable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289759752276,"sku":"REGA:STROBE","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega-strobe-new__60837.jpg?v=1718144458"},{"product_id":"rega-wall-bracket-for-planar-8-10","title":"Rega Wall Bracket for Planar 8\/10","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in black or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjustable for use on uneven walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFits Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot suitable for RP8 or RP10.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41610781786196,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WALLMOUNT","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41610781818964,"sku":"REGA:PLANAR8-WALLMOUNT-WHT","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/layer_1_158_4.jpg?v=1718144480"},{"product_id":"rega-fono-mini-a2d-mk2-phono-preamp","title":"Rega Fono Mini A2D MK2 Phono Preamp","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fono Mini A2D is a high-quality phono pre-amplifier for use with any moving magnet cartridge. The addition of a USB interface allows you to easily transfer vinyl to your PC if required. The restyled Fono Mini A2D amplifier offers improved usability, exceptional performance, and incredible value for money while promising to be a valuable addition to any hi-fi setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all moving magnet cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA2D functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact custom case design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable gain level to optimize performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\t\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289812738132,"sku":"REGA:FONOMINIA2D-MK2","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/a2d-1.jpg?v=1718144668"},{"product_id":"rega-elex-mk4-stereo-integrated-amplifier","title":"Rega Elex MK4 Stereo Integrated Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eBringing Your Music To Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elex MK4 is capable of driving difficult loudspeakers with ease and will integrate perfectly into any audio system by offering a wider range of connectivity options. In addition to the line level, digital inputs and a high quality moving magnet phono stage, you will also find Pre-out and Record Out functionality alongside a headphone output. Special attention has been paid to the selection of key audio components. Discrete circuitry, high quality relays, polypropylene capacitors and Sanken output transistors are used throughout the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eAmplification Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega engineers have re-engineered the entire ELEX circuit board to optimize performance. MK4 builds on previous Rega designs by using their multi-award-winning Class A\/B power amplifier circuit to deliver a powerful 72W per channel into 8Ω loads. This power is provided by a quiet multi-stage linear supply while supply rails for digital and analog sections are galvanically isolated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDigital Circuit \/ DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC is based closely on the hugely successful Rega DAC-R circuit. The galvanically\/optically isolated digital inputs utilize a Wolfson S\/PDIF receiver IC to provide exceptional detail and clarity from any connected source. Output is provided by a Wolfson DAC and Rega designed discrete line-driver circuit. Rega engineers have worked exceptionally hard to ensure that the analog side of the circuit is not affected in any way by the introduction of digital inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eMM Phono Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high performance Rega designed integrated moving magnet (MM) phono stage is carefully built into the circuit. The RIAA equalization has been split into two stages to minimize interaction. Polyester capacitors have been used in the signal path and polypropylene capacitors are used in the RIAA equalization circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has taken great care to incorporate the headphone socket on the Elex MK4. This has been configured such that the speaker switching is performed by the output mute relay to avoid obstructing the signal path ensuring no loss of performance when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCustom Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new custom case design and construction brings the Elex MK4 inline with the rest of the Rega range and provides improved heat dissipation by using the entire case as an ultra efficient heat sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eProtection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Elex MK4 includes Thermal Cut-Out, short circuit protection and DC protection to prevent the risk of damage from excess heat, excessive currents or short circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72 W per channel into 8 Ω \/ 90 W into 6 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality moving magnet phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh performance Rega DAC circuit for digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Digital inputs - 1 x optical and 1 x Co-Axial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Line level inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew custom design case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermal Cut-Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty against manufacturer defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289822240852,"sku":"REGA:ELEX-MK4","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/rega_elex_mk4-1.jpg?v=1718144709"},{"product_id":"rega-dustcover-clear","title":"Rega Dustcover - Clear","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatible with Rega P2\/3\/6 turntables. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289826009172,"sku":"REGA:DUSTCOVER-CLEAR","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/clear.jpg?v=1718144722"},{"product_id":"rega-dustcover-smoked","title":"Rega Dustcover - Smoked","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatible with Rega P2\/3\/6 turntables. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289827221588,"sku":"REGA:DUSTCOVER-TINTED","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/tinted.jpg?v=1718144727"},{"product_id":"rega-rb220-stub","title":"Rega RB220 Stub","description":"","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41289900851284,"sku":"REGA:RB220-STUB","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"rega-nd3-mm-phono-cartridge","title":"Rega ND3 MM Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eAdvanced Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Nd3 is meticulously hand-made by Rega's highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a high quality elliptical profile manmade polycrystalline diamond, which is bonded to a round titanium shank. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd3 also has an optimized pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics, this provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturized parallel coils which are wound in house utilizing 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response. In keeping with Rega's commitment to sustainability, the Nd range is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eNd Magnet Technology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften used in Moving Coil designs, Rega believes the Nd3 is the first moving magnet to utilize a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world’s most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power than standard bar magnet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eGlass Filled PPS Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete assembly is housed in Rega's zero tolerance injection molded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide body (PPS) which is a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement which is critical in accurate vinyl replay. This new body design was inspired by their hugely successful MC range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eCantilever \u0026amp; Stylus Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nd3 aluminum cantilever is fitted with a bonded precision elliptical stylus. This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts great levels of detail from the vinyl surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eFactory Fitted Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nd3 cartridge will be offered as a factory fitted option on the Planar 2 and Planar 3 turntables offering exceptional performance and value for these models. The factory fitted package is offered at a discounted rate compared to when purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"subhead margin\"\u003eRega Rebuild Scheme\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unique pivot pad design of Rega cartridges improves performance by eliminating the mechanical joint between the stylus housing and the main body. This vastly improves tracking ability and stability of the stylus. If you should damage or wear out your Rega cartridge, simply return it to you Rega dealer and they will supply you with a rebuild cartridge fitted with a new cantilever, stylus, and pivot pad. Each rebuild is fully tested as a new cartridge would be. The rebuild is sold at a reduced price once you trade in your worn or damaged cartridge that is equivalent to a replacement stylus offered by other manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41579586519124,"sku":"REGA:ND3","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/nd3-1.jpg?v=1726504983"},{"product_id":"rega-aya-floorstanding-loudspeakers-steel-and-dark-grey-pair","title":"Rega Aya Floorstanding Loudspeakers - Steel and Dark Grey - Pair","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"html\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis article discusses the Rega Aya floor-standing loudspeaker and why it's unique design and small size will appeal to many music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCompany History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/\"\u003eRega \u003c\/a\u003eis an exciting company. Beginning in 1973, they made their name designing some of the world's best tonearms and turntables. Their founder, Roy Gandy, has made a career by taking a different approach to audio design. When most turntable companies were concerned with making their tables as heavy and dense as possible, Rega took the light and rigid path. This approach to turntable design has won Rega multiple awards for sound quality and they have some of the most devoted followers in all of audio. Since the 80s, Rega has also designed and manufactured other audio components such as amplifiers, speakers, and CD players. Rega takes a unique attitude to every product they design, just like with their tonearms and turntables. They never follow the trends but work to make improvements using any method to yield them. This generally results in Rega’s products having a unique look and design that is very distinguishable from everything else on the market. From the awe-inspiring \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/turntables\/rega-planar-10-turntable\"\u003eRega P10\u003c\/a\u003e turntable to their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-saturn-mk3-cd-dac-player\"\u003eSaturn MK3 CD\/DAC player\u003c\/a\u003e, Rega constantly challenges the norms in what makes a great audio design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \u003cp\u003eThe AYA, like almost all Rega products, is 100% made in England which is pretty special in today’s world where many respected speaker makers have moved production to China. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Aya_full_width_3.jpg\" alt=\"Rega AYA Loudspeakers\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eA Unique Approach To Floorstanding Speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess-faced facts: Materials have become expensive in the last few years. Companies like Rega have noticed that the price of materials like MDF and natural wood veneers has risen well past their viability as building materials for affordable high-end speakers. Ten years ago, Rega searched for an alternate material offering even better damping and resonance performance while keeping manufacturing costs in line. After a decade of research and testing, they decided to make their new enclosure out of fiberglass-reinforced cement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has worked with cement will know it is a very dense material, which works great when you need a dense, non-resonant enclosure. But cement can be brittle and often cracks and breaks apart. To remedy this, Rega perfectly blended fiberglass with cement to mold an enclosure with the density for a non-resonant cabinet and the structural integrity to last for lifetimes without cracking or breaking. Using GRC(glass-reinforced cement) makes the molded enclosure much lighter than cement alone, making the finished product's weight much more manageable. In fact, at 31.1 lbs, the Aya is very light for a floor-standing speaker. Rega can also mold the enclosure into their desired shape without forcing wood or MDF into this shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe front baffle is made from MDF and vinyl wrapped in a brushed aluminum finish that matches the GRC enclosure well. Then, they designed a plastic insert faceplate that holds the drivers. Designing the front baffle this way is vital as the different materials have different resonant characteristics. This will make resonance transfer between these materials much less than if they used MDF for all panels. This results in a light, very stiff enclosure with excellent resonance control. You will hear the drivers, not the cabinet, which is crucial for accuracy and transparency. And when you rap your knuckles on the cabinet, you can certainly tell it is one inert box! Rega is so proud of this design that they also cover the Aya with a limited lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, which is excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AYA__line.jpg\" alt=\"Rega AYA Loudspeaker line drawing\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eSmall In Stature, Huge in Visual Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing a speaker for your home, it is very important that you like the way they look. But even more important than visual appeal is that the speaker is sized right for your room. The Rega Aya is a small speaker for a floor-stander. It will fit into any room at 10.2 x 34.3 x 8.5 inches. This is very important as many live in smaller apartments or homes, limiting speaker choices. Most people in this situation will look at stand-mount speakers due to their smaller size. This is where the Aya excels as it is as small or smaller than many stand-mount speakers once on the stands, and they weigh about the same. This gives music lovers an actual floor-standing speaker that will work where most won’t. Aya’s look and build give users a unique experience compared to many on the market. The Aya is front-ported to allow more adaptability with room placement. You can put them closer to the front wall without any of the room boom effects of rear-ported speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \nRega's feet for the Ayas seemingly allow the speakers to float over the floor. This gives the speakers a cool room appeal and prevents resonance from transferring from the speakers to the floor. These feet also tilt the speakers back, allowing better vertical dispersion and time alignment. This will make the speakers sound taller than they are and allow better realism. The high-quality binding posts are integrated into the metal foot section, allowing banana or spade connections. There is no bi-wiring or bi-amping ability with the Aya, but with good amplification should not be needed anyway.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AYA_lifestyle_gallery.jpg\" alt=\"Rega AYA Loudspeakers on either side of a console cabinet in front of a window\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\nThe Rega Aya does not come with grills but is available from Rega(the tweeter has a dome protector installed). Rega felt like giving additional savings on the price of the speakers without grills and offering them as an option due to the popular option of running speakers without grills. A lot of music lovers feel that grills negatively affect performance, and many think speakers look better in their “naked state.” This saves materials in production and saves users from having unneeded grills to store. They will be available for an additional small fee if you want them. We think these speakers look fantastic, and we would hate to cover the unique and cool-looking front baffle of the Aya.\n    \n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eRega Designed Drivers, Special Crossover Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eSince Rega began designing speakers, they have mostly used their own drivers. This allows Rega to have full control over both the parameters and the overall quality of the drivers used in their speakers. Designing the drivers themselves for a speaker model allows the Rega engineers to focus on perfecting the drivers so that they work in the GRC enclosure. Also, the engineers can design each Aya driver to work seamlessly together through the audio band for better realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eRega chose to use their ZRR tweeter in the Aya. This tweeter's Zero-Rear-Reflection technology uses a large hole in the pole piece to vent the tweeter's back wave. But unlike other tweeters that simply dampen and reflect part of this wave back into the tweeter, The Rega design allows these waves to “bounce” off of a specially shaped rear chamber that allows no reflection back to the dome itself. Without these reflections, the tweeter is more accurate and less distorted. More music, less noise!\u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e    \n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AYA_gallery_5.jpg\" alt=\"Rega AYA Loudspeakers back view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega chose their MX-125 5” midbass driver for the midbass driver in the Aya and a 7” RR7.8 mid\/woofer reinforces the bass region. These two pulp cone drivers are loaded into the GRC enclosure in the same airspace, and these drivers are aligned on top and below the tweeter, respectively. The crossover is simple and uses good-quality components to crossover the two woofers to the tweeter. Then Rega chose to use an enclosure-mounted band-pass filter to allow the 5” mid-woofer to play upper midrange up to the tweeter and the 7” woofer to produce the lower bass. So technically, both drivers receive the same music information. Still, due to the tuning and band-pass filter, their response works together to produce a flat, musical response from the bass into the upper midrange and treble, where the tweeter takes over. This keeps the crossover simple for less loss and allows Aya's unique enclosure and filter design to tune the drivers acoustically. While Rega calls the Aya a 2.5-way design, it combines electrical with acoustical methods to achieve its goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Aya is a 6-ohm speaker design that is friendly to just about any amplifier on the market today. At 89.5dB efficiency, they aren’t the most efficient speakers on the market, but in real-world use, we have seen great results from smaller integrated amplifiers with the Aya. At this year's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/live.audioadvice.com\/\"\u003eAudio Advice Live \u003c\/a\u003eshow, we first heard Aya in The Sound Organization's great room. The great \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/shop-by-brand\/rega\/rega-elicit-mk5-integrated-stereo-amplifier\"\u003eRega Elicit MK5\u003c\/a\u003e integrated amplifier was powering them. We were impressed with how easily the Elicit MK5 powered the Aya’s to satisfying levels without breaking a sweat. When we tested the Aya in our test room at Audio Advice, we found that the Aya is best suited to high-quality integrated amplifiers or receivers. The Aya is a speaker that will reward you as you move to better and better amplification. Yes, any amplifier with a good quality power supply with power that Aya to satisfying levels. But as you upgrade your power, so will the sound coming from the Aya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eRega does not post the specifications of the Aya's frequency response, but testing has shown that the bass goes down to a -3dB point at 40Hz. This is very respectable performance for a speaker of its size, and only true bass lovers will need to add a subwoofer. We ran the Aya in our test room with different amplifiers and setups, and we rarely felt the need to add a subwoofer. \u003c\/p\u003e    \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AYA_gallery_3.jpg\" alt=\"Rega AYA Loudspeakers detail view\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eOur Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were excited to get the Aya back to our test room from the show at Audio Advice Live. Setting it up was quite easy, and we first tried the Rega Brio integrated amp then the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/catalog\/product\/view\/id\/10184\/s\/rega-elex-mk4-stereo-integrated-amplifier\/category\/130\/\"\u003eRega Elex MK4 \u003c\/a\u003eintegrated amplifier up to the Aya. The Aya did clearly show the difference between these two which told our ears, the better power and source you feed them, the better they will sound. Make no mistake though, the little Brio drove them quite well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eWe did find the Aya sound is greatly influenced by where you position them.  In our space, we tried them about 2’ off the front wall at first and felt they were lacking in bass.  But by moving them closer to the wall behind them, the bass was dramatically improved and they came to life.  What was most interesting was the image they produced in either position.  With the Rega Aya being relatively short, we were expecting a lower soundstage.  The tilting they have done worked its magic and they had a sound that felt like it was above the top of the speaker with super precise imaging.  Even close to the back wall with a cabinet in between them they still produced a spectacular sound stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n\u003cp\u003eWe tried a variety of music from classic rock to jazz and classical and the thing they jumped out the most was the dynamics this speaker can portray.  When the music is engaging, they really make you want to tap your toes, which is one of the hallmarks of Rega sound.\u003c\/p\u003e \n    \n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.qobuz.com\/album\/unx97tflbdfuc?lang=en\u0026amp;zone=us-en\" width=\"600\" height=\"100\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \nOne of our favorites was the brand-new album by Charles Mingus \u003cem\u003eCharles Mingus Centennial Sessions Vol. 2\u003c\/em\u003e on Qobuz where the sound from the Aya’s was lively and soulful. The treble was detailed without any harshness. The midrange had great detail while giving instruments their room to shine. These speakers are engaging to listen to and reward with a lively and impactful sound. The soundstage was impressive as it had more depth and height than some far larger speakers.  And talk about precise location of instruments and dynamic snap,  the Aya does that like nothing we have heard for their cost. \n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/wordpress2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AYA_lifestyle_gallery2.jpg\" alt=\"3\/4 view of Rega AYA Loudspeakers on either side of a console cabinet in front of a window\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIn our opinion, the Rega Aya is a beautifully designed and built speaker system. It offers a unique look like nothing else on the market, is sized to fit where other floor-standing speakers can’t, and uses newer building material technologies to increase performance while keeping costs in check. For its price and size, the Rega Aya makes for a viable floor-standing option for people who thought only a stand-mount speaker would fit in their room. They will produce far more bass than most bookshelf speakers that would take up the same space with amazing imaging and dynamics.  And the Aya draws attention wherever it is placed, thanks to its high-tech design and unique looks.  And if you are just starting out and want something really good the Aya, with a Rega P3 turntable and Brio integrated amp, will make some pretty incredible sound for the total investment cost.   If you are in the market for a new speaker system and think the Aya might be the right fit, call, text, to chat with us at Audio Advice to see if the new Rega Aya is the right speaker for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \n    \n     \u003chr\u003e\n    \n    \n  \u003cstrong\u003eWe’re here to help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \n    \u003cp\u003eIf you have further questions, contact our experts via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/contact-us\"\u003echat, phone, or email\u003c\/a\u003e. 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