The new Planar 2 was developed over the past two years alongside the recently released Planar 3. Featuring the brand new RB220 tonearm which is packed with groundbreaking new features. A new 24v, low noise motor, acrylic 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. The Planar 2 is now available factory fitted with either the Carbon or the ND3 moving magnet cartridges, the latter an upgrade at a substantially subsidised price over buying it separately. Product DetailsTonearm - Featuring the brand new RB220 tonearm which is packed with groundbreaking new features. Incorporating new ultra low friction, Rega designed, bespoke, zero play ball bearings (Patent Pending), housed within a brand new, stiffer and lightweight bearing housing and now featuring adjustable Bias/anti skate. The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega's latest custom aluminium arm tube.Hub bearing - The Planar 2 has a new 11mm self securing brass bearing (Patent Pending) offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy. Plinth - High gloss acrylic laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch.Motor - New 24v low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB. Speed change is manual and caters for 33.3 and 45 RPM.Platter - New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10mm – Improved accuracy platter, with felt mat included.Other features : Re-designed feet - New improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.Cartridges: The Carbon cartridge is supplied as the entry level model, for higher performance the turntable can be optioned with the new ND3 moving magnet cartridge at a very competitive package price. -Motor cover tray - with integrated cooling. -Optional lid / plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.Clear hinged lid included, that's also easy to lift off completely when required.Instructions - Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up.Packaging - New improved packaging.Dimensions (lid closed) H 11.7 x W 44.7 x D 36 cm Weight 5.5kg
