Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition

Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition
The Rega Planar 3 turntable has been a favourite among audiophiles for decades, known for its exceptional sound quality and sleek design. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Rega has released a special edition of the turntable, the Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition.

This limited edition turntable features several upgrades and improvements over the standard Planar 3. The plinth has been constructed from two layers of high-gloss acrylic, providing improved stiffness and reducing unwanted resonance. The turntable also includes a new RB330 tonearm, which features a stiffer bearing housing and an improved bias assembly for better tracking and accuracy. The cartridge has also been upgraded to the Elys 2, which provides a more detailed and dynamic sound.

The Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition is a top-of-the-line turntable with exceptional sound quality and a beautiful design. Audiophiles and music lovers alike will appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship that has gone into this special edition turntable.

History and Legacy of Rega Planar 3
Rega Research Limited, a British audio equipment manufacturer, has been producing high-quality turntables since the 1970s. The Rega Planar 3, first introduced in 1977, is one of the most successful turntables in the company’s history. The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Rega Planar 3 was released in 2019, and it is a testament to the legacy of this iconic turntable.

Evolution of Rega Planar Series
The Rega Planar 3 has undergone several design changes since its introduction in 1977. The first version featured a belt-driven design with a glass platter and an RB300 tonearm. In 1983, Rega introduced the Planar 3 with a new RB300 tonearm and a redesigned plinth. In 1997, the Planar 3 was updated with a new RB300 tonearm and a new glass platter. In 2000, Rega introduced the P3-24, which featured a new RB301 tonearm and a new motor assembly.

In 2016, Rega introduced the first version of the Planar 3 with a new RB330 tonearm, a new plinth design, and a new motor assembly. This version of the turntable has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional sound quality and build quality.

Milestone of the 50th Anniversary
The current Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition was released in 2023 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary. This special edition turntable features the hugely popular new walnut effect finish, the 50th-anniversary Planar 3 is supplied with a hand-tuned Neo PSU MK2 and the handmade Rega Exact moving magnet cartridge factory-fitted. The drive system uses their Reference EBLT drive belt and our 24V motor fitted with a custom CNC’d aluminium drive pulley to deliver the absolute best in performance and accuracy. The Anniversary Edition is badged with an exclusive aluminium plinth and lid badges for the finishing touch. booklet.

The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Rega Planar 3 is a limited edition turntable available in 2023 to 2024. This turntable is a tribute to Rega’s commitment to producing high-quality turntables that deliver exceptional sound quality and build quality. It is a fitting celebration of the legacy of the Rega Planar 3 and the company’s 50 years of innovation in the audio industry.

Key Features of the Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition
Walnut Effect plinth with custom aluminium badge
RB330 Precision tonearm
Exact MM cartridge factory fitted
Neo turntable PSU MK2 included
24 V low noise, low vibration motor, hand tuned to the custom Neo PSU Mk2.
Double brace technology
12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter
CNC machined Planar 6 drive pulley for use with the Neo PSU.
Supplied with a smoked dust cover as standard.
Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard
Anniversary Special Edition only available to buy during 2023 to 2024.
TONEARM
The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand-new bearing housing, and our latest tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass ensure this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. Extreme stability with almost friction free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before.

PLINTH
Walnut effect, laminated plinth. Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever 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 Planar range.

MOTOR
24 V low noise low voltage precision motor and PCB assembly, fitted with a custom CNC machined aluminium pulley.

CENTRAL BEARING
Rega designed patented brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself.

DOUBLE BRACE TECHNOLOGY
3 mm phenolic bottom brace and metalized skin phenolic top brace. The 50th anniversary Planar 3 uses a lightweight laminated plinth strengthened using our double brace system. Mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) this forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid 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. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double-thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.

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 and improves speed stability and rotational speed accuracy.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition
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
6.0Kg
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