A modern classic, built for lifelong musical enjoyment
Rega Planar 3 Product Introduction
The Rega Planar 3 is one of the most important turntables Rega has ever produced.
It marks the point where Rega’s design philosophy reaches full maturity: minimal mass, maximum rigidity and precision where it matters most.
At Authentic High End, the Planar 3 is often recommended as a long-term analogue foundation — a turntable that rewards system upgrades and remains musically satisfying for decades.
Positioning Within Rega
The Planar 3 sits at the heart of the Rega turntable range.
It is designed for:
committed vinyl listeners
systems where musical timing and coherence are priorities
those seeking a “buy once, enjoy for years” solution
Compared to the Planar 2, the Planar 3 introduces substantial gains in rigidity, control and resolution — without sacrificing Rega’s fit-and-forget simplicity.
Design Philosophy: Rigidity Where It Counts
The Planar 3 is built around Rega’s refined low-mass approach, with a strong emphasis on controlled stiffness.
Key principles include:
a lightweight plinth reinforced with structural bracing
a high-precision main bearing
a carefully isolated motor system
tonearm and plinth engineered as a single mechanical structure
By concentrating rigidity around the bearing and tonearm mount, Rega minimises energy loss and preserves musical timing.
RB330 Tonearm: A Core Strength
A defining feature of the Planar 3 is the RB330 tonearm, designed and manufactured in-house by Rega.
The RB330 offers:
This integration ensures reliable performance straight out of the box and removes the need for complex adjustment.
Listening Experience
The Rega Planar 3 sounds:
rhythmically confident and precise
open and dynamically expressive
balanced without tonal exaggeration
deeply engaging over long listening sessions
Music feels intentional and alive, with strong pacing and natural flow. Rather than analysing recordings, the Planar 3 encourages full-album listening — a hallmark of great analogue design.
Build Quality & Longevity
The Planar 3 reflects Rega’s commitment to durability and real-world use:
It is designed to be played daily, not handled cautiously.
System Integration & Upgrade Potential
The Planar 3 integrates effortlessly into a wide range of systems:
excellent match with Rega integrated amplifiers
compatible with high-quality external MM phono stages
scales clearly with cartridge and system upgrades
At Authentic High End, the Planar 3 is often chosen as a platform that grows organically with a listener’s system and musical taste.
Why We Selected the Planar 3 at Authentic High End
We selected the Planar 3 because it consistently proves a simple truth:
musical satisfaction comes from correct fundamentals, not complexity.
It delivers:
clarity without sterility
engagement without fatigue
performance that remains relevant for decades
For many listeners, the Planar 3 becomes the turntable they stop thinking about — and simply enjoy.
Discover more...
A modern classic, built for lifelong musical enjoyment
Rega Planar 3 Product Introduction
The Rega Planar 3 is one of the most important turntables Rega has ever produced.
It marks the point where Rega’s design philosophy reaches full maturity: minimal mass, maximum rigidity and precision where it matters most.
At Authentic High End, the Planar 3 is often recommended as a long-term analogue foundation — a turntable that rewards system upgrades and remains musically satisfying for decades.
Positioning Within Rega
The Planar 3 sits at the heart of the Rega turntable range.
It is designed for:
committed vinyl listeners
systems where musical timing and coherence are priorities
those seeking a “buy once, enjoy for years” solution
Compared to the Planar 2, the Planar 3 introduces substantial gains in rigidity, control and resolution — without sacrificing Rega’s fit-and-forget simplicity.
Design Philosophy: Rigidity Where It Counts
The Planar 3 is built around Rega’s refined low-mass approach, with a strong emphasis on controlled stiffness.
Key principles include:
a lightweight plinth reinforced with structural bracing
a high-precision main bearing
a carefully isolated motor system
tonearm and plinth engineered as a single mechanical structure
By concentrating rigidity around the bearing and tonearm mount, Rega minimises energy loss and preserves musical timing.
RB330 Tonearm: A Core Strength
A defining feature of the Planar 3 is the RB330 tonearm, designed and manufactured in-house by Rega.
The RB330 offers:
This integration ensures reliable performance straight out of the box and removes the need for complex adjustment.
Listening Experience
The Rega Planar 3 sounds:
rhythmically confident and precise
open and dynamically expressive
balanced without tonal exaggeration
deeply engaging over long listening sessions
Music feels intentional and alive, with strong pacing and natural flow. Rather than analysing recordings, the Planar 3 encourages full-album listening — a hallmark of great analogue design.
Build Quality & Longevity
The Planar 3 reflects Rega’s commitment to durability and real-world use:
It is designed to be played daily, not handled cautiously.
System Integration & Upgrade Potential
The Planar 3 integrates effortlessly into a wide range of systems:
excellent match with Rega integrated amplifiers
compatible with high-quality external MM phono stages
scales clearly with cartridge and system upgrades
At Authentic High End, the Planar 3 is often chosen as a platform that grows organically with a listener’s system and musical taste.
Why We Selected the Planar 3 at Authentic High End
We selected the Planar 3 because it consistently proves a simple truth:
musical satisfaction comes from correct fundamentals, not complexity.
It delivers:
clarity without sterility
engagement without fatigue
performance that remains relevant for decades
For many listeners, the Planar 3 becomes the turntable they stop thinking about — and simply enjoy.
Discover more...
