{"product_id":"rega-planar-2-nd3-walnuss","title":"Rega Planar 2 Nd3 Turntable, Walnut","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Planar 2 Nd3 is a manual belt-drive turntable with a handcrafted RB220 tonearm and a factory-fitted Rega Nd3 cartridge. Technically the same foundation as the Planar 2, but refined: an elliptical diamond instead of a spherical stylus, a warm walnut finish and a tinted smoked dust cover. Ready to play straight out of the box – set it up, and you're listening, with a higher-quality cartridge from the very first groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Planar 2 Nd3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation stays serious: a handcrafted RB220 tonearm with low-friction precision bearings, a polished 10mm Optiwhite glass platter, an 11mm brass bearing and a quiet 24V motor. The difference lies in the Nd3 cartridge with its neodymium magnet and elliptical diamond stylus, which pulls noticeably more fine detail out of the grooves than the spherical-stylus Carbon. Combined with the walnut finish and tinted cover, this adds up to a coherent overall package – sonically and visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll notice the difference immediately: the elliptical diamond tracks more precisely, treble sounds silkier, details are placed more clearly in the soundstage, while the bass stays dry and to the point. Voices and strings gain noticeably more texture – exactly what you put records on for, instead of streaming. Add to that the typical Rega drive that pushes the music forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Planar 2 Nd3 for? (and who it's not for – plain talk)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone who wants to start straight away with a high-quality cartridge that's perfectly aligned at the factory, and who appreciates the warm walnut look. Plain talk: if you'd rather run the Carbon or fit a specific third-party cartridge, get the standard Planar 2 and upgrade yourself. There's still no built-in phono stage here either – an MM phono input or an external phono stage is a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 2 Nd3 is the perfect choice for an uncomplicated, sonically elevated entry point with character – ready to play, finely tuned, and in a finish not everyone has. At HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, we'll put it together to match your amplifier and speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive with 24V synchronous motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: handcrafted Rega RB220 with low-friction precision bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: Rega Nd3 (MM) with elliptical diamond stylus, factory-fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhono stage: no built-in phono stage (phono input or external phono stage required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 10mm Optiwhite glass platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearing: 11mm brass bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive belt: EBLT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ \/ 45 rpm (manual belt change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: fixed-wired RCA cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: walnut with tinted smoked dust cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D, lid closed): 447 × 117 × 360 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: turntable with pre-fitted RB220 tonearm and factory-fitted Rega Nd3 cartridge, tinted smoked dust cover, plug-in power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Planar 2 and the Planar 2 Nd3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nd3 comes with the higher-grade Rega Nd3 cartridge (neodymium magnet, elliptical diamond stylus) instead of the spherical-stylus Carbon, plus a walnut finish with a tinted smoked cover. The plinth, RB220 tonearm, glass platter and bearing are identical. The Nd3 tracks more finely and resolves more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Nd3's elliptical diamond give you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elliptical stylus sits more precisely in the groove than a spherical one and follows finer modulations more accurately. The result: more treble resolution, cleaner imaging and more texture in voices and instruments – the main reason for the price difference besides the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Planar 2 Nd3 need a phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Even the Nd3 has no built-in phono stage. You need an MM phono input on your amplifier or an external phono stage like the Rega Fono MM MK5. The cartridge comes factory-fitted and aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rega Planar 2 Nd3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause we've lived and breathed vinyl for decades and put together the right chain – from the phono stage through the amplifier to the speakers. We fit and align it if needed and handle the warranty properly as an authorized dealer through the official Swiss distributor. Personal and honest, on Lake Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout a phono input on your amplifier you'll need a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono stage\u003c\/a\u003e; plus the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e. Tell us what you already have, and we'll fill in the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53163142316368,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-planar-2-nd3-plattenspieler-walnuss-schraegansicht.png?v=1786638143","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/rega-planar-2-nd3-walnuss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}