This multi-award winning ‘Plug and Play’ design utilises our handmade RB110 tonearm, with pre-set bias and a factory fitted Carbon cartridge. Set-up is possible in under 30 seconds and delivers incredible performance well beyond its price point. Performance beyond price A fresh new look for the multi-award winning Planar 1. We are delighted to introduce the new matt finish Planar 1. Every single aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. The Planar 1 uses a bespoke 24 V, low noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration combined with our hand made RB110 tonearm fitted with our unique Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings. We have added our latest drive belt technology the EBLT belt which delivers greater accuracy and improved speed performance. If you are looking to get back into vinyl and want serious performance that will last you a lifetime, then look no further. The new special edition Walnut effect finish will be introduced across August & September 2022 and is constructed from the same high rigidity premium laminate used on the standard matt P1. This is an attractive, high quality, realistic finish which is supplied as standard with the premium smoked dustcover to set off the design. KEY FEATURES New Walnut effect finish added for 2022 EBLT Advanced drive belt fitted as standard New matt finish for 2021 RB110 tonearm with ultra-low friction play bearings Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge Phenolic resin, flywheel effect platter High quality, 24 V low noise synchronous motor Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects TONEARM Brand new RB110 tonearm built with the new Rega designed, bespoke, ultra-low friction bearings (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. Ergonomically, designed headshell for improved usability and appearance. CARTRIDGE Rega Carbon cartridge supplied fitted as standard. 24 V SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR The first entry-level Rega turntable to use a 24 V, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability. PLINTH Brand new matt finish and Walnut effect option with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Three stunning plinth finishes available, matt black, matt white and Walnut effect. CENTRAL BEARING HOUSING Performance brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself whilst minimising the transfer of potential energy (patent pending). PLATTER 23 mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability. ISOLATION Our latest design foot assembly increases stability and reduce vibration transfer. MOTOR COVER TRAY Motor cover tray with integrated cooling. BALANCE WEIGHT 111 g ‘plug & play’ balance weight. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tonearm Hand assembled RB110 tonearm Cartridge Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge Motor 24 V low noise motor Platter Phenolic resin platter Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) 447 x 117 x 360 mm Weight 4.2 kg
