Rega RB330 Tonearm

The Rega RB330 is the original tonearm of the Planar 3 and Planar 6: a revised vertical bearing housing and Rega's award-winning armtube meet hand-selected precision bearings.

Why the RB330?

Over 35 years of tonearm experience go into the RB330 – not as a marketing line, but as a measurable result: a newly designed vertical bearing housing and hand-selected bearings deliver near frictionless movement and high stability. The included, purpose-built low-capacitance phono cable with Neutrik connectors rounds off the whole package instead of leaving it to chance.

What you'll hear

Calm, stable tracking that cleanly transmits fine groove modulations without adding resonances of its own to the signal – the reason the Planar 3 has been the reference in its price class for decades.

Who is the RB330 for? (and who isn't it for)

For Planar 3 and Planar 6 owners whose original tonearm needs replacing, and for anyone wanting to fit a compatible RB-mount turntable with this proven arm. Straight talk: if you already own a Planar 8 or higher, don't downgrade to the RB330 – the RB880 or RB3000 suits the higher deck level better.

Our verdict

The tonearm that gave the Planar 3 its reputation as the price/performance champion – just as convincing as a replacement part as it is from the factory.

Technical data

• Effective length: 236.5 mm
• Effective mass: 11 g (low)
• Armtube: Rega's award-winning aluminum armtube
• Bearings: hand-selected precision bearings, revised vertical bearing housing
• Mounting: 3-point fixing, 222 mm hole spacing
• Overhang: 14.5 mm, offset angle 21.55°
• Phono cable: Rega's own low-capacitance cable with Neutrik connectors
• Compatible with: Planar 3, Planar 6, and other RB-mount decks
• Included: 1 tonearm incl. counterweight, phono cable, and mounting hardware

Frequently asked questions

Which turntable is the RB330 designed for?

The RB330 is the original tonearm of the Planar 3 and Planar 6, and serves as a replacement or upgrade arm for these and compatible RB-mount decks.

What's improved on the RB330 compared to the RB220?

A revised vertical bearing housing, hand-selected precision bearings, and Rega's award-winning tonearm tube deliver noticeably lower friction and higher stability – the foundation of the Planar 3's excellent price/performance ratio.

Is a phono cable included?

Yes, Rega supplies the RB330 with a purpose-built, low-capacitance phono cable with Neutrik connectors.

Why buy from HD Zürisee?

Authorized Rega dealer with an experienced team, our own technician for advice, setup, and service, delivery in the Zürichsee region. Call us, write to us, or drop by – we'll advise you on your whole system, not just one component.

Goes well with

A matching Rega cartridge like the Elys 2 or Nd5, plus our turntable range.