{"product_id":"regaplanar3bl","title":"Rega Planar 3 Turntable, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Planar 3 is a manual belt-drive turntable with a hand-built RB330 tonearm that's been the reference in its price class for years. No display, no automation, no frills – just British purism relentlessly focused on one thing: getting as much music as possible out of the groove. If you want to really \u003cem\u003ehear\u003c\/em\u003e your records for the first time instead of just playing them, the journey starts here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Planar 3?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRega doesn't build for the spec sheet, it builds for the ear. The Planar 3 uses a light, double-braced plinth (mass where it helps – gone everywhere else), a 12 mm glass platter with a polished edge, and the RB330: a tonearm whose near-frictionless precision bearings extract more information than you'd expect at this price. The 24-volt synchronous motor runs quiet and smooth. If you want more later, add the external Neo PSU for even steadier speed stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePace, timing and sheer musical enjoyment – what Rega is famous for. Bass is taut and precise, vocals sit tangibly in the room, and even with densely produced recordings the Planar 3 never loses the thread. It doesn't sound \"nice\", it sounds alive. Honestly: that \"just one more side\" feeling is exactly why most people come back to vinyl in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Planar 3 for? (and who it isn't – straight talk)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for anyone looking for a serious way into audiophile vinyl listening and wanting a turntable that grows with you over the years – via cartridge, power supply, or later a move up to the bigger Planars. Straight talk: if you're expecting full automation with Bluetooth and a start-stop button, this isn't it. The Planar 3 wants to be operated – set it down, lower the arm, listen. That's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 3 is the turntable we at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil happily recommend to anyone who's serious about vinyl without wanting to spend a fortune. A classic that earns its reputation fresh every day – and a foundation you can build on for years. It's no accident that What Hi-Fi? named the Planar 3 \"Product of the Year\" in 2020 and has awarded it multiple times over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive with 24V synchronous motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: hand-built Rega RB330\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: none included (choose separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: 12 mm glass platter with polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive belt: Advanced EBLT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeeds: 33⅓ \/ 45 rpm (manual belt change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: RCA; mini-DIN for optional Neo PSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: gloss black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D, lid closed): 447 × 117 × 360 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: turntable with pre-fitted RB330 tonearm, clear dust cover, plug-in power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Rega Planar 3 need a phono preamp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Planar 3 has no built-in phono stage. You need either an amplifier with a phono input or an external phono preamp – such as Rega's Fono MM MK5. We'll tell you what fits your existing system when you talk to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge fits the Planar 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe recommend MM cartridges like the Rega Nd3 or Nd5, or the MC cartridge Ania for more resolution. No cartridge is fitted at the factory, so you choose freely. On request, we'll fit and align it properly for you – so the arm tracks cleanly right from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Neo PSU power supply do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe external Neo PSU delivers more precise speed stability and electronic speed switching at the touch of a button instead of moving the belt by hand. Audibly, this mainly shows up as a calmer, more stable sonic background. A worthwhile upgrade you can always add later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Planar 3 suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, provided you're happy to operate it manually. The Planar 3 is deliberately stripped back: no automation convenience, but sound far above its class. For many, it's the first \"proper\" turntable – and often the one they keep for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rega Planar 3 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we've lived and breathed vinyl for decades and know which combination really brings joy day to day. We advise you on cartridge, phono stage and setup, fit and align on request, and handle the warranty cleanly as an authorized dealer through the official Swiss distributor. Personal, honest, on Lake Zurich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e, a new \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e, or the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e to go with it – ask us, we'll put the chain together for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Ohne Tonabnehmer (ab Werk)","offer_id":52989556064592,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Elys 2 (MM)","offer_id":53484450414928,"sku":null,"price":949.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Nd3 (MM)","offer_id":53484450447696,"sku":null,"price":1049.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Nd5 (MM)","offer_id":53484450480464,"sku":null,"price":1149.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania (MC)","offer_id":53484450513232,"sku":null,"price":1549.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania + Fono MC MK4 (Swiss Edition)","offer_id":53484450546000,"sku":null,"price":1849.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-planar-3-plattenspieler-schwarz-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1786631475","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/regaplanar3bl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}