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Planar 3 / Elys 2
Rega · Platine vinyle
Planar 3
Lively, precise and expressive playback.
My view on this product
The Planar 3 has an engaging sense of rhythm and energy making instruments immediately expressive. Voices keep their texture, bass remains easy to follow and percussion gives direct impulse. Layers stay clear when music grows dense. The soundstage has beautiful coherence and convincing musician presence; details naturally integrate into the performance. Tonal balance combines substance, clarity and vitality.
The design in detail
Technical specifications
| Tonearm | Rega RB330 |
|---|---|
| Drive | Belt drive, 24 V motor |
| Platter | 12 mm Optiwhite glass |
| Chassis | Light, rigid structure with double brace |
| Speeds | 33⅓ and 45 rpm |
| Output | RCA phono |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 447 × 117 × 360 mm |
| Weight | 6 kg |
| External power supply | Optional Rega Neo |
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