The turntable also comes with a dust cover as standard, but, while you might want to put this on when you're not listening to records, we found that removing it during our music sessions improved the sound quality ever so slightly. Rega Planar 2 review: Sound

Embrace the world of vinyl with the Rega Planar 2 Turntable, a truly iconic masterpiece in analog audio. Designed and crafted for optimum sound fidelity, the Planar 2 is a perfect balance of exceptional and fine-tuned performance that plunges you into a captivating musical experience. Experience the New RB220 Tonearm Technology We think this new version is the best RP3 yet, adding extra servings of clarity, precision and insight to an already musical sound. Want the best value on the market? This is it. A new 24v low noise, low vibration motor assembly is employed along with a freshly designed bearing housing to offer an improved fit and greater rigidity whilst reducing internal stresses. This has also been designed to remove potential energy problems from the plinth. Rega Planar 2's elegance is more than skin deep. It features a lightweight glass platter, a carefully designed drive belt system, and a 24V low noise motor, delivering stellar audio performance. These innovative design elements work in harmony to extract the finest details and musical nuances from your favorite records. Immerse Yourself in a Soundstage of Unparalleled Clarity The Planar 2 features a new arm with the designation RB220 - This arm features the latest Rega designed "zero play" ball bearing assembly with ultra-low friction performance (Patent Pending). New automatic bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated arm clip, and their custom 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.

Rega is renowned for the quality of its tonearm bearing assemblies. In particular the accurate manufacturing of our bearing housing and bearing spindles. Technical characteristics such as “roundness” and “parallelity” are critical. The other upgrade from the Planar 1 is the move up to the RB220 tonearm. This is a 9-inch aluminium arm with a stiffer bearing housing, and a one-piece arm tube and integrated headshell. It looks very similar to the RB330 on the Planar 3, except with automatic bias adjustment and a cheaper captive interconnect terminated in moulded plastic phono plugs. b. Screw the balance weight along its shaft until the stylus is “floating” just 1mm clear of the record.

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The Planar 2's minimalism isn't just limited to how it looks. There really aren't many whistles and bells here – no Bluetooth, no built-in phono preamp, no pitch control. The features this turntable does come with are designed specifically to improve the sound quality.

Most importantly, the Planer 2 received Rega’s new RB220 tonearm, which features new ultra-low friction ball bearings, a stiffer bearing housing and an automatic bias setting, making it virtually plug ’n’ play.The upper mid-range also seems to have just that tiny but more shimmer. Sam Beam’s effortless vocals on Iron and Wine’s magical ‘Beast Epic’ album had a little more air around them, making the presentation a little more realistic. It’s worth noting that Rega’s reputation for producing top-notch audio equipment extends beyond turntables. Their amplifiers and CD players have garnered praise for their sound quality and performance, further solidifying Rega’s position as a trusted name in the industry. With the felt mat removed, you can see through the glass platter to the sub-platter, rubber belt and motor pulley below Revitalize your vinyl collection and dive deep into the soul-stirring world of analog audio with the Rega Planar 2 Turntable. This iconic masterpiece blends exceptional performance with an elegant design, offering an unparalleled listening experience that captivates and enchants. Witness the Magic of the Revolutionary RB220 Tonearm

Additionally, I conducted a listening test without using the mat, placing the record directly on the glass surface. As stated earlier, the record adheres quite well to the glass, but as anticipated, this arrangement affects the sound quality. The previously discernible details became lost, resulting in a diminished and thinner soundstage, with the midrange slightly emphasized. The treble became thinner and more pronounced. It is possible that some individuals may appreciate this calmer and potentially more monotonous sound. However, it is not the optimal solution for acrylic plates, and it is advisable to maintain the use of a mat or even consider acquiring a higher-quality alternative. Rega Planar 2 Video Review The tolerance of the RB3000 tonearm is so tight that no adhesive is used at any point throughout the construction. Our latest low mass, precision engineered, vertical bearing assembly has been manufactured to further complement the inherent design philosophy of the Planar 10 turntable.

The RB3000 tonearm uses our advanced, preloaded zero tolerance bearing assembly adjusted to less than 1000th of a mm. This gives friction-free movement and zero levels of unwanted play. Simply put, friction-free bearings with no play enable ridges in the record groove of less than a micron to be read. For many people from the analog generation, Rega is a synonym for a good sound and solid hi-fi from a mid-size British manufacturer, the one that has produced the most devices that have become history. Rega is best known for its good turntables, but its other devices – amplifiers and CD players – met the same expectations we have been accustomed to this brand in the middle of the seventies. At this time, the first model of the legendary turntable Planar 2 appeared, whose third generation we have the opportunity to test in this post. The third version of Rega’s classics is intended for a new generation of vinyl lovers. What impression will it have on older vinyl lovers?