Rega Planar Turntables

Low mass. High rigidity. Maximum musical drive.

The Rega Turntable Philosophy

All turntables from Rega are built around a single, uncompromising idea:
remove everything that does not serve the music.

Rather than relying on mass, complexity or visual drama, Rega focuses on:

• low mass construction

• high rigidity and stiffness

• precision bearings and motors

• tonearm and turntable designed as one system

This approach is applied consistently across the entire Rega turntable range — from the most accessible models to the brand’s ultimate reference designs.

Why Rega Rejects High Mass

Rega’s founder Roy Gandy has long argued that excessive mass stores energy and releases it unpredictably, smearing timing and musical intent.

Rega turntables therefore aim to:

• minimise energy storage

• evacuate unwanted vibration quickly

• preserve timing, rhythm and pitch stability

The result is vinyl playback that feels alive, rhythmically correct and emotionally direct.

The Complete Rega Turntable Range

Rega’s current turntable lineup can be divided into three clear tiers, all sharing the same core philosophy.

Entry & Essential Planar Models

These models form the most accessible entry into serious analogue replay, while remaining unmistakably Rega in sound and intent.

• Planar 1 – pure plug-and-play vinyl, musically honest and beautifully simple

• Planar 1 Plus – Planar 1 with built-in phono stage for maximum simplicity

• Planar 2 – improved bearing, motor and plinth rigidity for greater musical clarity

These turntables are ideal for listeners starting with vinyl or building a straightforward, high-quality analogue system.

Core Performance Planar Models

This is where Rega’s philosophy truly shines and where many long-term vinyl lovers settle.

• Planar 3 – a modern classic; lightweight, rigid and endlessly musical

• Planar 3 RS - the Planar 3, elevated through carefully chosen Rega references

• Planar 6 – advanced materials, external power supply and greater speed stability

These models scale beautifully with better cartridges and amplification, making them perfect for committed music lovers who want long-term satisfaction.

Reference & Ultimate Rega Turntables

At the top of the range, Rega pushes its low-mass philosophy to the extreme.

• Planar 8 – skeletal plinth design, ultra-low mass and exceptional rigidity

• Planar 10 – Rega’s flagship Planar turntable, combining maximum stiffness with minimal mass

• Naia – Rega’s absolute reference turntable, developed from the Naiad research project and built without compromise

These turntables demonstrate just how far Rega’s engineering principles can be taken when cost and convention are secondary to musical performance.

Tonearms: Designed as Part of the System

A defining strength of Rega turntables is that every model is paired with a Rega tonearm, designed and manufactured in-house.

This ensures:

• optimal geometry

• exceptional rigidity

• minimal energy loss

• consistent setup quality

By treating tonearm and turntable as a single mechanical entity, Rega avoids the compromises often introduced by mix-and-match designs.

Listening Experience Across the Range

Regardless of model, Rega turntables share a recognisable character:

• strong sense of timing and rhythm

• natural pitch stability

• excellent coherence across the frequency range

• music that feels intentional and engaging

Higher models increase resolution, stability and scale — but the musical DNA remains constant.

Why Rega Turntables Belong at Authentic High End

We value Rega turntables because they:

• are engineered with clarity and honesty

• avoid unnecessary complexity

• offer real musical progress between models

• remain satisfying for decades

At Authentic High End, we help clients choose the Rega turntable that fits their music, their system and their way of listening — not just their budget.

Explore Rega Turntables

From this page, you can navigate to detailed product pages for:

• Planar 1 / Planar 1 Plus

• Planar 2

• Planar 3

• Planar 3 RS

• Planar 6

• Planar 8

• Planar 10

• Naia

Each product page will focus on musical character, system matching and listening experience, fully aligned with how Rega intends its turntables to be used.

Range Summary

Brand: Rega
Category: Analogue turntables
Models: Planar 1, Planar 1 Plus, Planar 2, Planar 3, Planar 6, Planar 8, Planar 10, Naia
Core philosophy: Low mass, high rigidity
Key strengths: Timing, rhythm, musical engagement
Tonearms: Rega-designed, in-house manufactured
Manufacturing: Made in England
Curated by: Authentic High End, Brussels, Belgium