For 2021 we have a fresh new look for the Planar 1 PLUS. We are delighted to introduce a stunning new matt finish We asked ourselves, how do we make the most successful turntable we have ever made sound better, be even easier to use and be more accessible to a wider audience? The answer was simple; our engineers added a custom designed, high quality, moving magnet phono stage based around the multi-award winning What Hi-Fi? 5 Star Fono Mini. The new built in stage offers the ability to connect the Planar 1 Plus directly to almost any system that has a standard line input via a standard phono to phono cable (supplied) or phono to 3.5mm lead. Simply put, there is no need to purchase a standalone phono stage or use an amplifier with a built in stage. Your Planar 1 Plus will connect directly to any standard Line Level input (such as you would connect a CD player to). Key Features:Built-in Phono StageThe built-in phono stage is a high specification pre-amplifier. It is designed to amplify the signal from a moving magnet cartridge to a suitable level for all line level inputs of an appropriate system or audio amplifier. This allows simple connection to a wide variety of products using either the standard twin phono to phono lead (supplied) or phono to 3.5 mm plug (not supplied). TonearmBrand new RB110 tonearm built with the new Rega designed, bespoke, zero play bearings with ultra-low friction performance (Patent Pending). New bias assembly and integrated arm clip. Includes automatic bias adjustment negating the need for the user to set bias, making this the most ‘Plug & Play’ turntable we have ever manufactured. New ergonomically, re-designed and stiffer headshell for improved usability and appearance. CartridgeRega Carbon moving magnet cartridge supplied fitted as standard. Motor24v, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability. Plinth Brand new matt finish plinth with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Two stunning plinth finishes available, matt black or matt white. Central Bearing housingRe-designed brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself while minimising the transfer of potential energy. (Patent pending) Platter23mm, high mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability. Re-Designed feetNew improved feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. Motor cover trayNew motor cover tray with integrated cooling. Balance WeightNew 111g ‘Plug and Play’ balance weight.