Rega | Planar 3 ECO SPECIAL - Turntable
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£499.00
£499.00
per item
Introducing REGA GREEN GRADE products, massive savings on new products to be had.
Featuring the aluminium skin plinth from the latest PL3 RS model (NOT silk screened with P3 logo on the ECO version), the Planar 3 ECO SPECIAL is comprised of the RB330 tonearm, a 12mm glass platter and a clear dustcover fitted with Rega's ECO lid badge.
As with all Rega ECO / Green Grade products, these parts: plinth, platter, dustcover etc. may have small defects or marks - however, every deck is thoroughly tested and will have to pass all of the stringent tests that an ‘A’ grade Planar would need to pass.
This turntable does NOT include a fitted cartridge - Rega recommend their new ND3 MM cartridge - please contact us for more info.
Compatible with the Rega Neo PSU, (Not supplied)
Lifetime Warranty is included against functional defects, but this will NOT cover cosmetics.
IN STORE PURCHASE / COLLECTION ONLY
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SAVE MONEY AND THE PLANET WITH REGA GREEN GRADE PRODUCTS
As a manufacturer, Rega is always looking at ways to reduce waste and avoid parts going to landfill. We are proud of the fact that we have employed a team of people (for many years) dedicated purely to reworking or recycling damaged parts. Unfortunately, there are always some parts that may have cosmetic issues deemed not acceptable ‘in our industry’ for use in an ‘A’ grade product. In some cases, it is not always economical to rework them, and such items are sadly destined for landfill. This is always the very last resort but as a responsible company we feel that we can no longer accept this as a viable option.
Attitudes to waste are changing, for many years, imperfect fruit and vegetables were discarded and deemed not fit for sale simply due to appearance. However, the popularity of such goods rebranded in the UK as “wonky fruit” has seen a vast increase in sales over recent years as consumers become more educated and aware of how important avoiding unnecessary waste is. Rega now works with 650 suppliers, (85% of which are based in the UK) and all have a responsibility to supply us quality parts. However, either due to poor packing, mishandling or transport some items may become damaged. These parts would often be classed as unrecoverable by our rework team.
This is where Rega Green Grade comes in. Instead of not using parts with cosmetic faults we have decided to use such parts to build Green Grade Rega products. These products will function and perform perfectly and come with our unrivalled Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects. In an ideal world, all consumers would accept Green Grade and we would stop wasting valuable resources and reduce our carbon footprint. But for now, we hope these small steps will change people’s attitudes and deliver us all a better and less wasteful future.
Attitudes to waste are changing, for many years, imperfect fruit and vegetables were discarded and deemed not fit for sale simply due to appearance. However, the popularity of such goods rebranded in the UK as “wonky fruit” has seen a vast increase in sales over recent years as consumers become more educated and aware of how important avoiding unnecessary waste is. Rega now works with 650 suppliers, (85% of which are based in the UK) and all have a responsibility to supply us quality parts. However, either due to poor packing, mishandling or transport some items may become damaged. These parts would often be classed as unrecoverable by our rework team.
This is where Rega Green Grade comes in. Instead of not using parts with cosmetic faults we have decided to use such parts to build Green Grade Rega products. These products will function and perform perfectly and come with our unrivalled Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects. In an ideal world, all consumers would accept Green Grade and we would stop wasting valuable resources and reduce our carbon footprint. But for now, we hope these small steps will change people’s attitudes and deliver us all a better and less wasteful future.
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OPTIMISING AND ICON
Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra rigid plinths over many years. Our 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 original Planar range.
The new Planar 3 ECO SPECIAL takes this design philosophy to the next level using a High Pressure Laminate, (HPL) usually reserved for the Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10 models for increased rigidity. In addition, this premium HPL has a stunning brushed metal dark aluminium skin with a beautiful satin finish. You will also find our double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This complex 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 allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission. |
KEY FEATURES
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RB330
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 Brushed aluminium skinned HPL laminated plinth for improved rigidity. DOUBLE BRACE TECHNOLOGY Improved thicker 3 mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalised skin phenolic top brace. BEARING HOUSING Re-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction reducing stress on the bearing itself. |
ISOLATION
New improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. 24 V MOTOR Improved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately). New motor cover tray with integrated cooling. DUST COVER Supplied as standard / optional lid - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. SUB PATTER Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness. PLATTER New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished edge 12 mm – Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks. |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Tonearm
Hand assembled precision RB330 tonearm Motor 24 V low noise motor Platter 12 mm glass polished edge Connectivity RCA / Phono |
Power (additional)
Mini DIN for connection to Neo PSU (optional upgrade) Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) 447 x 117 x 360 mm Weight 6.0 kg |
