Rega Planar 3 RS Edition Turntable Borrows High-End Plinth Tech

Rega's P3 RS features a stunning dark brushed metallic HPL plinth edged in high-gloss black. It includes a custom-matched Neo MK2 PSU with each motor vibration circuit hand-tuned to each individual motor.

Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, ultra-rigid plinths for many years. Its use of a lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin has become the foundation of the original Planar range.

The new Planar 3 RS Edition takes this design philosophy to the next level using a High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) usually reserved for the Planar 6, Planar 8 and Planar 10 models for increased rigidity.

This complex plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise, directly into the rotating record. Braces allow double-thickness phenolic resin in these critical areas, directly addressing mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.

In addition, this premium HPL has a brushed metal dark aluminium skin and features an attractive satin finish. Rega's double brace system can also be found where increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing), forming a structurally sound "stressed beam" assembly.

The RP3 RS also offers an RB330 precision tonearm factory fitted with an Nd5 MM cartridge.

Also included is a Neo turntable PSU MK2 (speed control + anti-vibration circuit) powering the 24 V low-noise, low-vibration motor, hand-tuned to the custom Neo PSU Mk2. Meanwhile, the CNC machined custom pulley spins the Reference EBLT drive belt and drives the Rega Planar 3 RS's sub-platter.

A 12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter and a smoked-finish dust cover round things off.

The Rega Planar 3 RS is available now, priced at £999 SRP. This premium package represents a saving of £156 over purchasing the components separately.

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