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Rega Planar 1 Specifications
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Rega Planar 1 Review
Pros
- Simple
- User friendly
- Built-in phono stage, this means the signal will be amplified from a moving magnet cartridge to a level that is suitable for all level inputs of an appropriate system or audio amplifier
- Quick Setup
- In traditional turntables, you need to balance the weight on the arm so that there is no automatic movement of the arm inward. In Rega planar 1 there is no such balancing required. Once you screw the weight on the end of the arm the anti-skate is automatic and it plays in seconds
- It is hand-assembled at Essex, England. This ensures high quality and manual checking
- It comes with a high-quality tonearm which is essential for the efficient functioning
Upgrade Path
Performance pack can be added for further enhancements
Rega Carbon MM cartridge and a hand assembled RB110 tonearm
The Thermoset plinth is gloss laminated and comes in black or white.
no unwanted interference
low noise aluminium pulley
Can the Cartridges be upgraded?
Yes, many reviewers said they have upgraded their cartridges without worrying about preset bias.
The options are the Ortofon 2m Red, 2M Blue, or Clearaudio Concept MM.
The turntable does not have an auto-stop feature. It is manual. You can install the Q-up Lifter if you are looking for an auto-stop.
You cannot connect it to bluetooth as it is pure analog.
The ground is built into the RCA cables
Since the phono cables are hardwired to the arm, you get better sound quality.
The planar works across 110 to 120 volts, 60 Hz and can be used in USA, Canada and all Americas
What all Cartridges can be used?
You can use mm or mc cartridges. You cannot use P-Mount cartridges as they come as part of a headshell.
You can use Cleaaudio, Rega, Ortofon, Benz, Dynavector Hana cartridges.
Will in play on Sonos speakers?
To interface with Sonos speakers you will need a preamp and a Sonos Connect or Sonos Play 5.
The Rega planar can handle jazz, classical, and rock. with amazing clarity.
To use headphones you require a headphone amp such as Fono and Ear alongwith a phono amp.