{"product_id":"rega-planar-2-turntable-gloss-white-nd3-cartridge","title":"Rega Planar 2 Turntable - Gloss White - Nd3 Cartridge","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBest Mid-Price Record Player 2024 - \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Buy Award – \u003cem\u003eThe-Ear.net\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Nigh on Impossible to Beat\" and Now with the New Nd3 Neodynium MM Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe highly acclaimed Planar 2 turntable was developed over a period of years alongside the recently released Planar 3.The Planar 2 features the brand new RB220 tonearm, which is packed with groundbreaking performance-enhancing features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIt include a new 24-volt low noise motor, an acrylic laminated plinth, and a newly designed central bearing. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from your vinyl collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis version of the Planar 2 is factory fitted with Rega's new, breakthrough Nd3 moving magnet cartridge. The factory fitted package is offered at a discounted rate compared to purchasing the Planar 2 turntable and Nd3 cartridge separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Impressive Attention to Detail\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Planar 2 delivers punchy basslines, room-filling scale, impressive attention to detail, and rhythmic subtlety,\" reports \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e, which named the Planar 2 its Best Mid-Price Record Player 2024. \"There's no built-in phono stage, so it needs to hook up to a stereo amplifier that has one, or you can always buy a separate one. If that's within your budget, you'll find that the Planar 2 delivers a clear step-in performance from the Planar 1 – and at a very competitive price.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"It Just Works\"\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Planar 2 won a Best Buy Award from \u003cem\u003eThe-Ear.net\u003c\/em\u003e\"You have a budget turntable that is nigh on impossible to beat. If you want to hear what vinyl is really all about get thee to a Rega dealer forthwith,\" notes Jason Kennedy, June 15, 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\"The Planar 2 is a high-performing deck at a competitive price,\" notes \u003cem\u003ewhathifi.com\u003c\/em\u003e, May 24, 2016. \"The ability to tie all the musical strands together and paint them on a precise and spacious canvas seems to come easy to the Rega, and in that aspect its delivery just works.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNew RB220 Tonearm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Planar 2 boasts the brand new RB220 tonearm. It incorporates new patent pending bespoke ultra-low-friction, zero-play ball bearings designed by Rega. These are housed within a brand new, stiffer and lightweight bearing housing which was developed with a new automatic bias setting negating the need for the user to set bias. This feature makes the Planar 2 almost completely plug-and-play apart from simple arm balancing. The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega's latest custom aluminum arm tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Planar 2 also has a new, patent pending 11mm self-securing brass bearing, offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing, preventing the transfer of potential energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlinth, Motor, and Platter Upgrades\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe high gloss acrylic laminated plinth is stiffer and enjoys a vastly improved appearance compared to previous versions, and it includes an ergonomically positioned power switch. A new float glass 'Optiwhite' 10mm-thick platter provides improved accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Planar 2's motor is a new 24-volt low noise, low vibration motor assembly and uses a new PCB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRevolutionary MM Phono Cartridge with Neodynium Magnets\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIncluded with this version of the Planar 2 is Rega's all new Nd3 moving magnet cartridge. This revolutionary design was developed over 10 years of rigorous R\u0026amp;D and critical listening. It promises to deliver 'next level' performance from Moving Magnet (MM) technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAlthough Neodymium (Nd) magnets are used in Moving Coil designs, the Nd3 is the first Moving Magnet cartridge to utilize a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world's most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power compared to standard bar magnet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eEach Nd3 is meticulously handmade by Rega's highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a high-quality elliptical profile manmade polycrystalline diamond, which is bonded to a round titanium shank. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRedesigned Feet and Other Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe features list goes on and on! The Planar 2 has re-designed feet. The new and improved foot assembly increases stability and reduces vibration transfer. The motor cover tray provides integrated cooling. The supplied lid\/plinth protectors prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAn easy-to-use multilingual quick start guide gets you up and running right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45983050989741,"sku":"NEW-REPL2-GLSWHT-ND3","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45983051022509,"sku":"DEMO-REPL2-GLSWHT-ND3","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":45983051055277,"sku":"OPEN-PRNT-REPL2-GLSWHT-ND3","price":612.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/REPL2-GLSWHT-ND3_01_angle_2024__61035.1730470450.1280.1280_6587ce31-ed9b-4c95-8b47-1688ab0ddec2.jpg?v=1778155661","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rega-planar-2-turntable-gloss-white-nd3-cartridge","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}