Rega Planar 2 Turntable

Originally debuting in 1976, this is one of Rega's very first decks and they have been spinning records for 45 years now.

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. 

Tonearm – 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 which was developed with a new automatic bias setting negating the need for the user to set bias, making it almost completely plug and play apart from simple arm balancing. 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. Two plinth finishes at launch: gloss black & gloss white

Motor – New 24v low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB.

Platter – New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10mm – Improved accuracy platter.

Feet – New improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.

Carbon cartridge – supplied as standard on all Planar 2’s for simple plug and play convenience.

Motor cover tray – with integrated cooling.

Optional lid / plinth protectors – supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.

Dimensions (lid closed) H 11.7 x W 44.7 x D 36 cm Weight 5.5kg

Please note that these turntables are shipped to you directly from Rega's UK Supplier, not from Drift.