Rega Planar 2

Rega Planar 2 - A high-quality, well-playing record player

The new Planar 2 is based on the classic and legendary predecessor, which was praised for its unique ratio between price and quality. But when Rega launches new models, it's not just about upgrades from previous versions. These are completely new and independent constructions. All that remains from the original are the plastic strips for the hinges of the dust cover, because everything else has been replaced with new and improved components. The result is a record player that plays with great dynamics and detail, and at the same time has the warm and musical sound that is so loved about vinyls. Add to that its quick set-up, easy operation and high quality, and you have a turntable in the Planar 2 that will give you great musical moments for many, many years to come.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Warm, detailed and dynamic sound
• New Rega RB-220 tonearm
• Fitted with the critically acclaimed Rega Carbon pick-up
• Advanced EBLT drive belt with precise speed
• 12" glass plate for optimal rigidity and walking stability
• Light and rigid plinth minimizes harmful vibrations and resonances
• 24 V low-vibration and quiet motor
• New underplate with improved rigidity
• Improved and anti-vibration feet
• High-quality cover that protects the records from dust during playback

New and patented technology

One of the most important features of the Planar 2 is the brand new RB-220 tonearm, which is equipped with a new and significantly stiffer center bearing. The tonearm and the patented bearing reduce the vibrations, and it provides a much more friction-free ride that is completely free of blur and noise. The new 24 volt motor supplies all the energy to the Planar 2, and is therefore of decisive importance for the sound quality. To handle this task, Rega has used a low-vibration motor that is incredibly quiet and has a precise running consistency. The transition stability is further improved due to the new turntable's hard glass material, which at the same time means that it also gets a better bass reproduction and dynamics.

Another forcé about the Planar 2 is that Rega makes turntables that are extremely user-friendly. They have made it easy to get started with the turntables, and it therefore does not require many adjustments before the Planar 2 performs at its very best. Due to a fixed anti-skating bias of 1.75, you are guaranteed that your Planar 2 will sound its best and your records will last much longer. With Rega, all the hassle of turntables is gone, so you can get down to what it's all about - listening to good music!

The Rega Planar 2 comes with the critically acclaimed Rega Carbon pickup as standard, so all you need to get started with your new turntable is an RIAA amplifier. If your amplifier already has an RIAA, the Planar 2 is ready to play after you have adjusted the tone arm to the desired needle pressure.

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