The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date.
What set it apart from the standard Planar 1 is the Plus version has a built in phono stage, meaning it's ready to connect to the line level input of almost any system that has a standard line input via a standard phono to phono cable (supplied) or phono to 3.5mm lead. Simply put, there is no need to purchase a standalone phono stage or use an amplifier with a built in stage. Your Planar 1 Plus will connect directly to any standard Line Level input (such as you would connect a CD player to).
Key Features:
Built-in Phono Stage -The built-in phono stage is a high specification pre-amplifier. It is designed to amplify the signal from a moving magnet cartridge to a suitable level for all line level inputs of an appropriate system or audio amplifier. This allows simple connection to a wide variety of products using either the standard twin phono to phono lead (supplied) or phono to 3.5 mm plug (not supplied).
Tonearm - Brand new RB110 tonearm built with the new Rega designed, bespoke, zero play bearings with ultra-low friction performance (Patent Pending). New bias assembly and integrated arm clip. Includes automatic bias adjustment negating the need for the user to set bias, making this the most ‘Plug & Play’ turntable we have ever manufactured. New ergonomically, re-designed and stiffer headshell for improved usability and appearance.
Cartridge - Rega Carbon moving magnet cartridge supplied fitted as standard.
Motor - 24v, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability.
Plinth - Brand new Thermoset, laminated plinth with vastly improved appearance and new ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside.
Central Bearing housing - Re-designed brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself while minimising the transfer of potential energy. (Patent pending)
Platter - 23mm, high mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability.
Re-Designed feet - New improved feet to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
Motor cover tray - New motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
Balance Weight - New 111g ‘Plug and Play’ balance weight.
