Rega updates its modestly-priced turntable for all eras, incorporating a number of refinements for 2016. The new Planar 3 is as quintessential as it gets in this realm of vinyl.

Looking better than ever before, and sounding it too, the 2016 Rega Planar 3 takes some beating; It's still one of the easiest turntables to set up and while a little care in siting the unit is demanded (new feet or no, don't go putting it atop your subwoofer, ya?

Look mate, it's a Rega. Unless you pay for the optional TT-PSU, get used to the fact you have to lift off the platter, change the position of the belt on the pulley, and replace the platter and mat when switching from your 33.3 LPs to 45rpm premium re-issues or singles; same today as it was round...

UK, 1976: Upon its release, Rega Research's original Planar 3 turntable became the poor man's Linn Sondek LP12 . It opened a gateway of affordability to the exotic world of high-quality British record players.

"When the Planar 3 evolved into the P3 a couple of years back the biggest change was a new motor and motor mounting arrangement. Whereas the motor on the Planar 3 was suspended below the plinth on a pair of elastics, the P3's new motor can be rigidly mounted to the plinth, owing to its much lower...

I have now my p3 compare to my p2 is the day and night fist the rca cable are of better quality and she has anti stacking.advice if you want to buy p1 or p2 save your money for p3 or higher range.if your budget does not allow it buy another brand.I paid to learn, anti stacking is important p1 and p2...

In the world of hi-fi, Rega is legendary for its turntables, and the Planar 3 possibly most of all. In recent years, this iconic mid-level deck has gone under the name of "RP3", but for 2016 it's been re-engineered and made a comeback as the Planar 3.

Sounds incredible for the money; Dust cover included; Superb tonearm; Lovely build quality

Speed change requires platter removal

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Truly outstanding sound quality for the asking price; Well built; Easy to use

Slightly more expensive than outgoing model; No arm VTA; Cartridge very good rather than great

The Rega Planar 3 is definitely a very good record record player. The sound has a lot of focus, good perspective and deep, controlled bass and an o.k. high range. Dynamically its fine, but does sound a bit harsh at times.

Sound o.k

Lack of tone arm adjustments; Is not that outsatnding in its price tag as it was 20 years ago = TIME