Are Rega turntables any good?
Are Rega turntables any good?
If you are considering taking the plunge into the world of vinyl or wanting to move up from that $100 all-in-one table (that not only sounds bad, but is ruining your records, by the way), the Rega Planar 1 is a great choice. It sets up in about 2 minutes, is easy to use and is musically very rewarding.
Can you upgrade the Rega Planar 1?
The Rega Planar 1 comes standard with a Rega Carbon cartridge. It is a good cartridge, but it is not great. The Rega Planar 1 can become an even better sounding turntable with a simple cartridge upgrade….KEY SPECIFICATIONS.
| Type | Moving Magnet |
|---|---|
| Output | 7.0 mV |
| Stylus | Elliptical |
| Height | 14 mm |
| Mount | Rega 3-Point |
Is Rega a good brand?
But while record players and cartridges are what Rega are most renowned for, and quite rightly so, the British company has also excelled in a range of electronics – mostly amplifiers and phono stages – over the years that have many an accolade and an impressive heritage of their own.
Does Rega Planar 1 plus need amplifier?
A pre-amp is required to convert the analog output of the turntable into a digital signal that can be read by your speaker or amp, so removing the need to source one separately is definitely a plus. The Rega Planar 1 is also available with a separate pre-amp at a lower cost.
Which Rega Planar is the best?
Let’s kick this off with #6 on our list.
- #6 – Rega Planar 1. The new Planar 1 is the most user friendly Rega turntable to date.
- #4 – Planar 3.
- #3 – Rega Planar 1 Plus.
- #2 – Planar 8.
- #1 – Rega RP6.
What makes the Rega Planar 1 so special?
The Planar 1 is powered by a bespoke 24V, low-noise synchronous motor – the first time Rega has used one in an entry-level turntable – and the lack of purr and whirr is applaudable. Coupled with the aforementioned EBLT belt, which is designed to deliver improved accuracy and speed performance, it makes for a very satisfactory user experience.
How much does a Rega Planar turntable cost?
Thirty-five years and several turntables later, Rega unveiled the Planar I (£249/$345/€293) – an entry-level budget turntable that harked back to that 1975 conception both in terms of its clean aesthetic and its impressive performance.
What is the Rega RP1 cartridge?
Rega RP1 is a true plug & play device; It is factory-installed inexpensive, but very solid Rega Carbon MM cartridge and the tracking force is factory set to the value Rega claims in the range of 1.5 to 2 g.
Can the Planar 1 be used with any amplifier?
The tonearm that sits on Rega RB110 can be used with far more expensive pickups than the one supplied, and the turntable has a great potential for better sound. An edition of Planar 1 will be released with an built-in RIAA, or a turntable amplifier, so it can be used with an amplifier that does not have an input.
