REGA PLANAR 3 RS EDITION
with Rega Nd5 MM and Neo Mk2 power supply
The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition (Rega Special) is constructed using a brand-new aluminium metal skin HPL laminate to create the stiffest plinth at Planar 3 level we have produced. This stunning dark brushed metallic plinth, edged in high gloss black creates a stunning platform for the iconic Planar 3.
KEY FEATURES
• Brushed metal dark aluminium HPL laminated plinth
• RB330 Precision tonearm
• Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted
• Neo turntable PSU MK2 included
• 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
• CNC machined custom pulley
• Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard
• Double brace technology
• 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
• Supplied with a smoked dust cover
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

OPTIMISING AN ICON
Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra rigid plinths over many years. Our use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.
The new Planar 3 RS Edition takes this design philosophy to the next level using a High Pressure Laminate, (HPL) usually reserved for the Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10 models for increased rigidity.
PLINTH
Brushed dark aluminium skinned HPL laminated plinth for improved rigidity. This complex plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record.


MOTOR
24 V low noise low voltage precision motor and PCB assembly, fitted with a custom CNC machined aluminium pulley. Each motor is hand-tuned to the custom Neo PSU Mk2 for optimal performance.
NEO MK2 PSU
The Neo MK2 PSU is an advanced turntable power supply providing user controllable fine speed adjustment, an advanced anti-vibration motor circuit and the convenience of electronic speed change. The Neo MK2 reduces motor noise, improves speed stability and rotational speed accuracy.


TONEARM
The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology and is the culmination of more than 40 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring our latest bearing housing and tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass, ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability, zero play in the bearings and almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.
CENTRAL BEARING
Rega designed patented brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.


Nd5 MOVING MAGNET CARTRIDGE
Each Nd5 is meticulously hand-made by our highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a perfect elliptical nude diamond, created by an elliptical grinding process made from polycrystalline manmade diamond. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance.
The Nd5 has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics, providing a far wider soundstage than previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils wound in house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns, producing a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Tonearm: Hand assembled RB330 precision tonearm
- Motor: 24 V low noise motor
- Platter: 12 mm glass polished edge
- Connectivity: RCA – Phono
- Power: Via Mini DIN from Neo PSU
- Dimensions (lid closed): 447 x 117 x 360 mm
- Turntable Weight: 6.0 Kg
- Neo Mk2 PSU: 24 V AC protected by resettable fuse
- Power Consumption: 7.2 W
- Voltage: 24 V AC
- Wall Power supply: Rega PS1 only
- Speed control step size: 0.01 RPM
- Neo PSU Dimensions: 180 x 150 x 50 mm