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Rega Planar 2 Turntable with Premounted Carbon MM Cartridge (Gloss Red)
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Brand | REGA |
Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 75 RPM |
Material | Plastic |
Item Weight | 12.12 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Color | Gloss Red |
Model Name | Rega Planar 2 |
Motor Type | AC Motor |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
About this item
- Rega Carbon Cartridge
- Gloss Acrylic Laminated Plinth
- Self Securing Brass Bearing
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Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
For beginners | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
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power source | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | — |
connectivity tech | Auxiliary | Wired | Wired | Wired |
signal format | — | Analog | Analog | Analog |
model name | Rega Planar 2 | — | — | Rega Planar 1 |
material | Plastic | Engineered Wood | Metal, Aluminum | Plastic |
weight | 12.12 pounds | 16.76 pounds | 20.1 pounds | 9.26 pounds |
motor type | AC Motor | DC Motor | AC Motor | AC Motor |
Product Description
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Tonearm | Hand assembled RB110 tonearm | Hand assembled RB110 tonearm | Hand assembled RB220 tonearm |
Cartridge | Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge | Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge | Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge |
Motor | The first entry-level Rega turntable to use a 24 V, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability. | 24 V, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability. | New 24 V low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB. |
Platter | 23 mm, higher mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability. | 23 mm, high mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability. | New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10 mm – Improved accuracy platter. |
Isolation | Our latest design foot assembly increases stability and reduce vibration transfer. | Our latest custom foot design to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. | Re-designed feet - new improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. |
Central Bearing Housing | Performance brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself whilst minimising the transfer of potential energy. | Precision brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself while minimising the transfer of potential energy. | 11 mm self-securing brass bearing offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy. |
Plinth | Brand new matt finish and Walnut effect option with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Three stunning plinth finishes available, matt black, matt white and Walnut effect. | Three finish options, black, white or walnut effect matt finish plinth with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. | High gloss acrylic or walnut effect laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch. |
Built-In Phono Stage | ✓ | ||
Motor cover tray with integrated cooling. | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight | 9.26 lbs | 9.59 lbs | 12.12 lbs |
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Product Dimensions | 17.59 x 14.17 x 4.61 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.12 pounds |
ASIN | B072QF528T |
Item model number | RP2R |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #134,548 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,095 in Audio & Video Turntables |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 10, 2016 |
Manufacturer | REGA |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of setup of the turntable. For example, they mention that it sounds great, is first class and easy to setup. Customers are also impresseded with the appearance, saying that it looks great and is simple yet elegant. They are also happy with the performance, saying it functions well and responds well to upgrades. Overall, customers are happy with value.
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Customers like the sound quality of the turntable. They mention that it has outstanding sound, old albums and new ones sound great, and the build quality is amazing. The carbon MM cartridge sounds really good, and it improves the listening experience. Customers also mention that they don't hear any background noise, and that the tone is balanced.
"...The Rega Carbon cartridge sounded great out of the gates, but is really opening up after about 25 hours of play. Now it sounds really really good...." Read more
"...Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance. I really like the minimalist look of the table too. Its simple yet elegant...." Read more
"...Since that time, I've listened to a few records, and they really sound great. Sounds way way better than my old Technics...." Read more
"The build quality/feel is great, it looks "rich" and sounds very good with the stock cartridge, even better if you swap the cartridge...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the turntable. For example, they say it's a first class product, fantastic, and excellent. Some mention that it'll sound great out of the box. Overall, most are happy with the build and sound of the product.
"...Bass got way more tight, punchy and balanced. Next I got an Ortofon red which sounded great but not much difference than my Shure...." Read more
"The build quality/feel is great, it looks "rich" and sounds very good with the stock cartridge, even better if you swap the cartridge...." Read more
"...The price is steep, but you get what you’re paying for. High quality. If you’re a vinyl junkie this is the perfect fit." Read more
"Overall I am impressed with the build quality and how easy it was to set up right out of the box...." Read more
Customers like how easy it is to set up the turntable. They say it sounds great and is straight forward. Some customers also mention that the replacement process for a damaged dust cover was simple and customer friendly. The stylus force scale and a protractor are included for cartridge alignment.
"...That price point is perfect for what this TT delivers. Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance...." Read more
"...Setup is very easy. Although some miss the adjustable anti-skate, I kinda like the auto one on the Planar 2...." Read more
"Pros: easy and straight forward set up. Excellent fit and finish Very good at resolving details Balanced tonality..." Read more
"...A stylus force scale makes for easier setup and a protractor is included for cartridge alignment (mine needed a tweek)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the turntable. They mention that it is simple yet elegant, stylish, and plays great. Some say that the sound is crisp and consistent, due to the slick glass platter.
"...Went with the Planar 2 due to the slick glass platter, one piece tonearm with frictionless bearings, and once I learned the new Planar 2 had anti-..." Read more
"...I really like the minimalist look of the table too. Its simple yet elegant...." Read more
"The build quality/feel is great, it looks "rich" and sounds very good with the stock cartridge, even better if you swap the cartridge...." Read more
"This record player is so crisp and consistent. The price is steep, but you get what you’re paying for. High quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the turntable. They say it functions well, sounds great, and responds well to upgrades. Some mention that the speed is perfect and the sound is nice.
"...Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance. I really like the minimalist look of the table too. Its simple yet elegant...." Read more
"...Speed is perfect on mine. And with the Carbon cartridge the sound is quite nice...." Read more
"...I was expecting too much but now I have a TT that sounds great and functions well. So, do the math it's now well over $1000...." Read more
"First, let me say that this turntable plays great. My old vinyl came to life when I paired this up with a Musical Fidelity phono preamp...." Read more
Customers like the value of the turntable. They say it's good value for the money.
"...The cartridge isn’t expensive, but Rega engineers matched it so well to this table it sounds incredible. Super stoked!!" Read more
"...That price point is perfect for what this TT delivers. Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance...." Read more
"...Cons: limited tonearm adjustability Budget cartridge Flimsy dustcover hinges" Read more
"This record player is so crisp and consistent. The price is steep, but you get what you’re paying for. High quality...." Read more
Customers appreciate the turntable's attention to detail. They say it's very good at resolving details and making their records come to life.
"...Some albums were super clear, but the sound was analytical and unbalanced...." Read more
"...forward set up. Excellent fit and finish Very good at resolving details Balanced tonality..." Read more
"...Sounds great and has made all my records come to life. Wasn't cheap... but you get what you pay for...." Read more
"Excellent Turntable, Quality Craftmanship and Attention to Detail.Looks Stunning, and Superior Sound Quality." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the tuning of the turntable. They mention that the tone arm insisted on drifting hard to its rest post, and the tendency to skate across records. The drive was wobbly and caused an issue with the sound, and that the anti-skating is pulling the arm away.
"...It is off by a bit, so when it spins, it looks off balance. You'd really expect that a $675 turntable would have a very round mat...." Read more
"...I agree the tonearm will "skate" across your records if you follow the directions...." Read more
"...-built but something must have happened during shipping as the drive was wobbly and caused an issue with the sound...." Read more
"...Off the record.The tendency is causing problems when I want to track a record...." Read more
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Then I started down the upgrade path. I started by adding an Emotiva PT-100 preamp and Emotiva Airmotiv se8 sub. Bass got way more tight, punchy and balanced. Next I got an Ortofon red which sounded great but not much difference than my Shure. Sound was a bit clearer but man that Shure sounded so good. Couple years later the needle broke off my Ortofon and I bought an AT-VM95SH cartridge with Shibata stylus.
After dropping $200+ it I was stoked to be blown away by the sound. I installed it using a protractor and scale, but the AT-120LP anti-skate adjustment didn’t work. Not sure why but the cartridge did not sound good on my setup. Some albums were super clear, but the sound was analytical and unbalanced. Amy Winehouse’s voice blended into the midrange, rock albums were muddy, jazz was super clear but lacking cohesion. Returned it.
The time came to upgrade my system and I did a ton of research. Top contenders were the Rega planar series, Technics sl1200, Project Debut Pro. The planar 3 was my initial top choice but decided dropping $1k+ was overkill. Research is difficult because there are audiophiles that say everything isn’t good unless it costs thousands. Truth is nowadays you can get killer sound for way less. I was drawn to Rega due ti their indisputable reputation, killer What Hi-Fi reviews of the Planar line, and overall reviews on sound and build quality. Went with the Planar 2 due to the slick glass platter, one piece tonearm with frictionless bearings, and once I learned the new Planar 2 had anti-skate adjustment, that was it.
The build is totally different than the AT-120 in every way. It is designed to totally isolate the sound and eliminate and vibrations or interference. Tonearm has one piece cable from cartridge to preamp. Motor is separated completely and only connects to platter via rubber belt.
The planar 2 does not have VTA adjustment, you need to add a spacer. Folks say over 2mm spacer and the lid won’t close. Others say a spacer is not needed. My next upgrade will be a Nagoaka MP-110 cartridge (many say spacer is not needed) but man it sounds so good I’m gonna wear out this carbon for a while first.
Other item of note is you need to move the belt to switch from 33 1/3 to 45 speed. I don’t listen to many 45s, but when I do, I’ve got no prob being more hands on to switch it; it’s part of the experience.
The Rega turntable is built well. Every part of it feels quality when you use it. The tonearm is super light and the bearings are perfectly smooth with no play. Tonearm drop has a metal piston. Platter is perfectly balanced and floats above the table on the smaller diameter sub-platter. It looks killer and is fun to use.
The Rega Carbon cartridge sounded great out of the gates, but is really opening up after about 25 hours of play. Now it sounds really really good. The table has a lot to do with that, but honestly I was planning to upgrade the cartridge right away and now I am going to wait. Super balanced sound, great separation of vocals from midrange, tight bass. The cartridge isn’t expensive, but Rega engineers matched it so well to this table it sounds incredible. Super stoked!!
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Initial Setup: (This review might change.)
Four things struck me as really cheap after I first set up this turntable.
First, the little mat that is put on the glass platter is not round. It is off by a bit, so when it spins, it looks off balance. You'd really expect that a $675 turntable would have a very round mat. Nothing says precision like an off balance spinning object.
Second, the dust cover hinges are really flimsy. They are made of plastic. Imagine bending a piece of plastic back and forth a dozen times, and the hoping that that plastic stays strong. They look like they might last about a year at most. I do see that you can purchase hinge replacements, so I guess that hinge replacements are expected.
Third, balancing the tone arm is a bit awkward. The anti skate/bias is set so high (and you can't adjust it) so that it's very difficult to follow the instructions that say to balance it over the platter. I had to go to Youtube and found some Danish or Norwegian clip that explained how to do it. It's a bit awkward, but I think I got it set up. Do I have it off by a half or quarter gram. Possibly. Probably. Who knows? Should I have to buy a scale of some type to find out? I guess so.
Fourth, how do I know that it's really spinning at 33 rpm? I don't, and I just have to hope that it does. I'm a bit concerned because the little bitty rubber band that controls the speed (motor to platter drive well) is not any where near tight. That may be a good idea to prevent stretching, but if you're a true stereophile, don't you want to make sure that the record is really spinning at 33.33 rpm and not 31.45 rpm? (I'm not a true stereophile.)
All in all, I'm quite underwhelmed by such a hyped-up turntable. I'm replacing an old Technics SL-1400, and with the Technics, the above 4 things were nailed down and solid. The Rega Planar 2 is just chintzy in comparison. Not sure if the tone arm is balanced, hope the bias is really correct, hope speed is correct and the dust cover hinges will probably fail. Yes, I'm sure I can buy some pretty fancy equipment that will diagnosis the balance, bias and speed, but should I have to do that?
I'll listen to it shortly. Maybe I'll change my mind after that. Or maybe I'll just get the Technics fixed.
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What a superb product, a fabulous detailed sound, it breathes life into your record collection.
This is undoubtedly the best turntable I’ve ever owned.
The delivery was great, the package arrived in good condition and the contents were well packaged.
I’m extremely pleased with my purchase and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this product.
If I was to be mega picky I would say there were two small negatives: firstly I would ideally want a better hinge for the dust cover- the hinge doesn't hold the cover's weight so the cover can easily be dropped onto the player if it slips out of your hand whilst opening or closing. Secondly, the whole platter has to be removed in order to change the speed.
These are minor compared to the awesome sound quality. If it can make a 40 year old scratched picture disc sound like a CD then I can live with lifting a platter!
The sound when first experienced was a world away from what I had previously experienced, punchy, dynamic and crisp. The bass in particular was far more responsive and I have to admit on a couple of albums a little too much, although a quick alteration to the amp settings sorted that out. Even old and dated vinyl sounded new.
The alteration from 33rpm to 45rpm has to be manually done but again this is simple and no real hardship. Overall a very satisfactory purchase and one which I am looking forward to using more and more.