{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-nd3-oak-turntable","title":"Rega - Planar 3 - Nd3 Oak Turntable","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt took the Rega team of designers headed up by Roy Gandy two years to develop the all-new 'Planar 3' following the biggest re-design of the iconic 'Three' model ever seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rega team have worked tirelessly to improve every aspect of this turntable offering improved ergonomics, usability and, first and foremost, sonic performance. The new ‘Planar 3’ is truly a new turntable for 2016, carrying over just two components from the previous model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRB330 tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned using the latest 3D CAD \u0026amp; CAM technology, the new RB330 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, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing a new bias assembly, re-designed stiffer vertical bearing housing, integrated\u003cbr\u003earm clip and an improved spring housing with easier-to-read numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega-made, new low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved lower friction, precision horizontal and vertical bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew design 100g mild steel balance weight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlinth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e High-gloss acrylic, laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance, ergonomically positioned power switch.Three plinth finishes are available: gloss black, white red and new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble braces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved thicker 3mm phenolic bottom brace and new metalized skin phenolic top brace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBearing housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRe-designed brass main hub central bearing, improved fit and construction, reducing stress on the bearing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSub platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Re-designed sub platter, improved accuracy and improved stiffness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew float glass ‘Optiwhite’ polished rim 12mm Improved accuracy in manufacture and stunning looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRe-designed foot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew improved foot to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24V motor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved new motor control PCB with integration for the addition of Neo PSU for electronic speed change and improved advanced anti-vibration circuit (sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor cover tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e With integrated cooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDB Technology (Double Brace Technology)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Mass absorbs energy; lost energy equals lost music!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has pioneered the use of lightweight, rigid plinths. Clever 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved 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 rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise, directly into the rotating record. 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