Planar 2 Update May 2024: Now available with the new Nd3 moving magnet factory fitted. The Planar 2 was developed over two years alongside the latest Planar 3. Featuring the RB220 tonearm, a new 24 V low noise motor, acrylic high gloss laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from your vinyl collection. NEW: The stunning new walnut effect finish was introduced in November 2022. The Walnut effect Planar 2 is supplied with the smoked dustcover as standard (other finishes are supplied with the clear dustcover). Time for the next step The RB220 tonearm is packed with groundbreaking new features designed to enhance performance and make setup extremely simple. The RB220 incorporates Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings (Patent Pending), housed within a brand new, stiffer and lightweight bearing housing. This was developed with new updated adjustable bias (as of Autumn 2020) allowing greater flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of cartridges The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega’s latest custom aluminium arm tube. Key Features RB220 precision tonearm Optional: Rega Nd3 cartridge factory fitted option Rega Carbon cartridge factory fitted 24 V low noise, low vibration motor 10 mm float glass opti-white platter Walnut effect finish supplied with smoked dust cover as standard Gloss finish supplied with clear dust cover as standard Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021 Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects Central Bearing Housing 11 mm self securing brass bearing (Patent Pending) offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy. Acrylic gloss Skin Plinth / Walnut Effect laminate High gloss acrylic or walnut effect laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch. Rega Motor New 24 V low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB. Platter New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10 mm – Improved accuracy platter. Isolation Re-designed feet - new improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. Cartridge Rega Carbon cartridge supplied as standard on all Planar 2s for simple plug and play convenience. Dust Cover Supplied as standard / optional lid - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. Walnut effect finish is supplied with the smoked dustcover as standard. Simple Set Up Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up. Technical Specifications Tonearm Hand assembled RB220 tonearm Cartridge Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge Motor 24 V low noise motor Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) 447 x 117 x 360 mm Weight 5.5 kg
