Original Rega Planar (circa 1975)

[sub002]

Hi All,

 

I have an original Rega Planar, complete with Aluminium Platter, sub-platter & ACOS Lustre GST-1 tonearm. I am desperately trying to find some more information about this particular model, especially drive belt size - I have tried a planar 2 belt, but it is too tight!

If anyone out there has any information they could share, I would be most appreciative.

 

I believe this to be one of 200 made, just before the introduction of the Planar  2

 

Attached are some photo's

 

Cheers,

Rhys

 

[betty boop]

lovely ! not that can help, but have you thought of contacting Rega themselves ? am sure they would be most eager to help. alternatively I see you are in "Goulbourn" presumably thats victoria, could contact locally carlton audio visual in melbourne. They have been Rega dealers for years am sure would be able to help out, even if dont have the direct answer straight up.

[sub002]

Thanks Al?,

 

I have had a tentative reply from rega UK, waiting on more info. at present, hopefully from Roy Gandy.

The "Goulburn" is in NSW, southeast of Sydney

[betty boop]

Thanks Al?,

 

I have had a tentative reply from rega UK, waiting on more info. at present, hopefully from Roy Gandy.

The "Goulburn" is in NSW, southeast of Sydney

 

not sure who does the brand your way sub, however if getting answers from Roy Gandy not sure could do better. hopefully Rega being the engineering company they are, they have plans and specs etc going all the way back to early models such as this. 

[sub002]

I have just heard from Roy Gandy, who has indicated that this model is quite rare, being one of only 100 produced. i have made a tentative request for more info.

[Momato]

I might be late for the party here

but any more info on this deck? Found one locally for cheap. 
Did you find a replacement belt?

And any insight on the deck quality?

Arm is not original….

[SonicArt]

measure around the drive circumference with cotton and let us know, I might have something that will suit.

[Momato]

3 hours ago, SonicArt said:

measure around the drive circumference with cotton and let us know, I might have something that will suit.

Thank you - I have not bought it yet. Trying to find out the level of trouble I could get into first

[wen]

@Momato can't get into any trouble, if its cheap, buy it , you wont regret it, i bought mine cheap 8yrs ago, a 1978 model, have done mods, no great expense, very happy with it, when i get back home in a couple of days will post pictures.

Edited August 5, 2024 by wen

[Momato]

5 minutes ago, wen said:

@Momato can't get into any trouble, if its cheap, buy it , you wont regret it, i bought mine cheap 8yrs ago, a 1978 model, have done mods, no great expense, very happy with it, when i get back home in a couple of days will post pictures.

What about the replacement belt situation?

[e83cc]

If Rega know the model they should be able to tell you if they have a belt available or where to buy a replacement.

 

If they can't, go and buy something else.

[wen]

Reading reviews on belts for Rega's, the "Edwards little blue belter" was the recommendation 

[wen]

@Momato pictures of my Rega, has a tango subplatter , 24v motor, 10mm slate sub-plinth with silicone between original plinth, upgraded bearing(ceramic), rewired RB250 arm, with VTA adjuster,michell underslung weight, squash balls sitting on "whites antivibration squares for feet, Ortofon quintet blue MC cartridge, very satisfying listening.

[Momato]

1 minute ago, wen said:

@Momato pictures of my Rega, has a tango subplatter , 24v motor, 10mm slate sub-plinth with silicone between original plinth, upgraded bearing(ceramic), rewired RB250 arm, with VTA adjuster,michell underslung weight, squash balls sitting on "whites antivibration squares for feet, Ortofon quintet blue MC cartridge, very satisfying listening.

Looks good ️