Rega like all great products with a great story, regas 40year history begins with a teenager not getting his own way. Acoustand audio is proud to announce the new rega subplatter upgrade for the following models planar 1 2, 3, 25, 5, p1, p2, p3, p24, p25 and p5. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the. Rega s rp3 wins editors choice and golden ear awards from the absolute sound. Whereas previous iterations of the planar 3 struggled to keep up with wobbly decks of yore, i think the latest version easily competes. Rega planar 3 2016 upgrades done steve hoffman music. Isokinetik ceramic bearing upgrade for rega turntables suitable for most rega and rega based turntables including planar 2, 3 p2, p3, p325 p5 and many more plus moth and goldring this ceramic bearing is a great upgrade.
The original cable is molded in and must be cut out carefully so you can reuse the end cap. The tweaks that take it to a higher level are the neo psu and a thirdparty subplatter, such as the groovetracer or tangospinner. Upgrade for rega p1 turntable ars technica openforum. Rega engineers believe too much mass impacts the sound, and this philosophy carries on to the new planar 6s design. Higher frequency percussion and female vocals feel subdued and a distant and i dont feel drawn into the music in quite the same way which is a real shame. We think this new version is the best rp3 yet, adding extra servings of clarity, precision and insight to an already musical sound. Rega like all great products with a great story, rega s 40year history begins with a teenager not getting his own way.
That delicate balance between lightness and sturdiness is crucial to the regas sound. I bought the rega belt upgrade, and the neo tt psu which allows you to adjust speed perfectly, and switch 33. Including turntable power supply upgrades, motor upgrade kits, arm spacers, drive belts. The rp3 has been designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. It has a dynavector 10x5 cartridge and plays through a lehman black cube seii phono stage. With just a few simple steps, you will be able to hear your vinyl like never before on the new rega planar 3 turntable. Nov 03, 2016 the new rega planar 3 is a deceptively simple, high performance, high build quality, moderately priced turntable that is easy to setup and even easier to use be sure to place it on a level surface. At one point i had two, one original rega planar 3 and another which had a rb300 arm and dc motor upgrade. The original rega wire, then removed, then the new cable i made from rg316 coax. Theoretically, anything from a 30yearold rega planar 3 up. Dec 09, 2006 hi, i have a rega planar 3 and the motor isnt working properly.
The kit will work perfectly with rega planar 2, planar 3, p2, p3, nad 533, c555, goldring gr1, gr2 and moth alamo turntables. As mentioned at the very top of this page, rega now use a 24 volt motor for some of their turntables, and this kit allows any rega design and the many derivatives to be retro fitted with the latest spec setup. I have used a rega planar 2 for my vinyl spinning for quite a while now. The new planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. If you love music, youll love it even more with this turntable. Isokinetik ceramic bearing upgrade for rega turntables. Lh signal your planar 3 and give you maximum musical enjoyment combined with ease of use.
Rp1 p1 p2 p2 2000 planet planar 2 planar 3 p3 2000 and planar 25 turntable. The rega planar 3 is, without a doubt, the bestselling turntable at audio advice today. My mods apply to most of the rega turntables, old planar 23 and new p1rp1 to rp6 but some of the components could apply to older higher series like the p7p9. When we upgrade a rega tonearm, the rega warranty becomes invalid and is replaced by our own 2 year warranty. For planar 3, planar 6, rp8 and rp10 we can offer free home installation, give us a call to see if you are within our catchment area. I have had a rega planar 3 turntable with rb300 tonearm and rega elys cartridge for 9 months. The next best thing is to put brass weights between the arm and the platter which i posted before rega actually did it to on their. This might be something to keep in mind for planar 1 owners as well. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and. Rega planar 3 2016 worthwhile upgrades pink fish media. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which will offer a lifetime of musical. Featuring the brand new rb220 tonearm and packed with groundbreaking new features such as a new 24v low noise motor, acrylic laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more.
Rega planar 3 2016 with tangospinner subplatter and adjustable feet. The ability to adjust the vta to match an lp is by far better than all the other upgrades i installed but you have to drill out the plinth for it. My current turntable is a rega planar 3 2016 edition with exact cartridge, the rest of my system is a rega elex r, rega dac r and neat motive sx3 speakers. My only complaint was it was running slightly fast. Apr 26, 2017 ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain something. Turntable upgrades and modifications origin live award. At the beginning of this year, i bought the 2016 rega planar 3 with elys2 cart. The gestalt of the design is similar, but fit and finish are lightyears ahead of. The original rega wire, then removed, then the new cable i made from. If you have a planar 3 or planar 2 thats not modded, heres the tips for substantial sonic improvement with simple upgrades. The rage upgrades tested here, for example, are designed to upgrade turntables from the everpopular rega stable. Also, it has the benefit of showing off your turntable. But just comparing the stock rp3 with the new planar 3 even without the tt psu, the new planar 3 sounds just about as good as the stock rp6.
Upgrade for rega planar 3 2016 page 2 steve hoffman. Rega one which fits their planar 1, 2, 3, 6 and rp10 models. For service enquiries and product information please contact your local dealer or distributor. Designed with a simple fixing solution to fit all previous rega turntables that do not already use 24v technology. Planar 3 turntable w elys 2 gloss red at, a better. Rega the hifi store quality home audio solutions in.
Best cartridge upgrade for rega planar 2 vinyl restart. It changes the old rega planar 3 motor into the rega p3. Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. For me, the best recordplaying system is the one that most vigorously directs my attention to the humans behind the musicregas new planar 3 is exceptional at doing just that. If you choose to fit the kit version of the modifications yourself, then we only guarantee against defective parts that weve supplied. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which, if used correctly, will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Rega disty in arlington couldnt tell me the age based on the serial as it was from before they started selling them and i am not sure how much i care about that to be honest.
Michael fremer wrote about the rega in december 1996 vol. Rega planar 3 upgrades, mods belts, bearings etc etc. Rega subplatter upgrade best audiophile cables online. It took our team of designers headed up by rega s roy gandy, two years to develop the all new planar 3 following the biggest redesign of the iconic three model ever seen. I do offer a combined postage discount on mulitiple items purchased at the same time please email for information. It is upgraded with a rega exact cartridge and i use the rega fono mini a2d phono preamp it.
Considering the psu but what else would be worthwhile. Find great deals on ebay for rega turntable upgrades. Discussion in audio hardware started by megatron79, apr 15, 2020. Common tree felling accidents and what you can do to prevent them duration. Jun 12, 2015 i have a rega p3 from around 2007 upgraded with groovetracer acrylic platter and sapphire subplatter, white belt and michell counterweight. I was all set until i figured out that there is no way to set antiskate on the 2, but there is on the 3. Ive been looking to get a new turntable for awhile now and recently settled on the rega planar 2. I tweaked the heck out of my old rega planar ii, to the point its not. Jun 23, 2016 rega has reworked everything save the lid and the motor for the new rega planar 3 and it is a triumph. Page 1 the tips we give here may help increase the longevity of white.
The gestalt of the design is similar, but fit and finish are. Find great deals on ebay for rega subplatter upgrade when you shop the largest online selection at. Rega owners club owners clubs and forums hifi wigwam. Just upgrade to a level that you are satisfied with. It will also be at the perfect height for when you are changing your records. Rega rp3 turntable with dustcover, elys2 cartridge, rb303tonearm cool. What i am wondering is how far i can take the turntable with upgrades. Turntable upgrades and modifications can dramatically improve the performance of your turntable or tonearm.
M any analog enthusiasts today still regard planar 3, with 18 mm diameter heavy duty main bearing housing, a goodsounding turntable and would rather restore or upgrade a planar 3 than to get a new rp1, p1, p2 or even p3. Rega planar 3 2016 turntable setup guide audio advice javascript seems. I had an rp1 some years ago so im a little bit familiar with rega. This is our deluxe acrylic platter for the rega planar 2, planar 3, p2, p3, nad 533 c555, goldring gr1, gr2 and moth alamo range of turntables. I currently have a project carbon with a ortofon 2m blue. I also ordered the groovetracer reference subplatter, which is said to reduce wow and flutter. Rega tonearm upgrade modifications to massively improve. Discussion in audio started by peter mcdermott, apr 17, 2020 at 1. Hi folk, im about to upgrade my turntable from a 20 year old rega planar 3 with year old elys2 through rega fono mk2, sn2, proac studio 140mk2s to either and heres. Hey guys im about to pick up a rega planar 3 for a really good price on tuesday.
Including turntable power supply upgrades, motor upgrade. Including turntable power supply upgrades, motor upgrade kits, arm spacers, drive belts and turntable mats. Page 2 if the centre hub is removed this film may be disturbed. New rega planar 2 2016 delta device acrylic platter special manufactured for p2 2016. Rega, based in essex, england, has been making audiophile components since 1973. It is 20mm deep, so it hides the subplatter and motor pulley belt when viewed from directly in front of the deck. Buy products related to rega planar 3 turntable products and see what customers say. Since buying my planar 3 ive been very impressed with it.
Page 2 of 2 rega planar 3 cartridge recommendations ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative. I saw this upgrade kit and im thinking about buying it. Rega claims that there are only two bits in common with the outgoing rp3, and according to phil freeman from rega. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original planar range. So far ive added the rb300 and some bigger feet, everything else is still stock for now but im looking at some upgrades fairly soon including the subp. The new planar 2 was developed over the past two years alongside the recently released planar 3.
Curiously, the dust and crackle of the 78 gabriel merged into the music, while the rega could audibly separate any specs of noise on the 16 silva screen. Oct, 2012 rega planar 3 motor suspension instructions. That more entrylevel model has a phenolic resin aka plastic platter, as opposed to the 3. Feb 24, 2011 i have had the rega planar 3 now for about 3 weeks is now looking to upgrade my 80s amp and speakers. My musical taste is mainly 70s80s rock music but i also enjoy slower music such. We have a proud heritage in hifi, spanning more than 30 years. Rega p3 plus upgrades equal sota saphire minus the suspension. From what i have read the rega will be a decent upgrade. So to what extent can you upgrade, say a planar 3 from the 1990s, and its current equivalent, the rp3. The planar 3 is the latest in a long line of rega audiophile turntables, preceeded by the rp3, multiple generations of the p3, and the original planar 3 of 1977. Buy rega neo highperformance turntable ttpsu power supply upgrade. I have had the upgrade bug lately and was looking at a rega rp6. Starting as a planar 3, then becoming a p3 and then an rp3, the planar 3 designation returns.
I have a rega planar 3 turntable with the stock r200 tonearm and a rega bias 2 cartridge. The rega p 3 now competes and is on par with my vpi scout and the overall cost is less. Combines best pace, rhythm and timing in class with superb build quality and finish. And with the tt psu, i wouldnt recommend ever shelling out the cash for an rp6 over a 2016 planar 3. Rega planar 3 upgrade options vinyl and turntables. You can see how much i raised the arm, where i pushed the rega black collar down against the vta. These upgrades are more than cost effective,greatly enchance the overall performance of the venerable p3 to loftier heights and if your really into analog, these are a must have for the rega planar 3 or p3.
Rega gives the popular 3 series a new spin with the planar 3. As mentioned at the very top of this page, rega now use a 24 volt motor for some of their turntables, and this kit allows any rega. Aug 28, 2016 the legendary rega planar 3 turntable gets a total makeover. The new planar 3 is a far more sophisticated turntable than the planar 3 i knew in the 1980s.
Thought i would try and contribute to the forums a bit and start an owners club or two. We can supply all available rega parts and accessories, even those that are not listed on our website. My best upgrade was the pete rigglo vta adjustment which houses the arm in bronze. The next best thing is to put brass weights between the arm and the platter which i posted before rega. Rega planar 3 vs planar 6 turntable comparison audio advice. Located in hawthorn, our purpose built showrooms and dedicated audition spaces demonstrate the best. From humble beginnings comes rega s philosophy of reliable, high quality products that excel at faithful reproduction of music for sensible prices, and through decades of refinement emerge the rega. Developed and built by uk based company, funk firm, which is run by.
Question is what are the best bang for buck upgrades that youve done on the rega. As a rega planar 2 owner, there might come a day when i want to upgrade to a rega planar 3. The motor upgrade is a standard feature in the new rega p3, which replaces the planar 3. Rega home audio record players and turntables for sale in stock. Upgrade acrylic platter for rega dd turntable platters.
From humble beginnings comes regas philosophy of reliable, high quality products that excel at faithful reproduction of music for sensible prices, and through decades of refinement emerge the rega turntables that embody this goal. The deck also uses the new and improved rb330 tonearm found in the planar 3elys 2 but the planar 6 gets a stainlesssteel balance weight. Have been considering various upgrades to my rega p3 and wondering if. Herb reichert, stereophile, class c recommended component. What rega turntables benefit from your stable of modifications. Planar 1 and 2 models are always in stock for immediate dispatch rega planar. Rega planar 1 rega planar 2 rega planar 3 rega planar 6 rega planar 8 then this is the ultimate upgrade kit for you. One solution is to attach a turntable bracket to the wall. When it was introduced in 2016, it had so many improvements over the old rp3 that it received. I have upgraded the motor and it has the white belt fitted. Rega planar 3 for sale in uk 61 used rega planar 3.
I have currently no plans to do that, but you never know. I feel the quality of the sound from the current set is not really unleashing the musical potential of the 3. Rega subplatter upgrade acoustand audio is proud to announce the new rega subplatter upgrade for the following models planar 1 2, 3, 25, 5, p1, p2, p3, p24, p25 and p5. Optimise performance with the rega upgrade drive belt. Rega planar 3 turntable rage ii upgrade kit kronos av. Rega turntables are almost completely upgradeable, whether its the planar 3 or the new rp3. Rega planar 3, fitting motor suspension belt, alloy pulley. Upgrade for rega planar 3 2016 steve hoffman music forums. Although simple to fit, we recommend this kit is fitted by a qualified rega dealer to ensure maximum performance. Deco audio sapphire ball bearing for rega turntables. When it was introduced in 2016, it had so many improvements over the old rp3 that it received numerous awards all over the world. This was risky venture, you would imagine, given the multi, multi award winning and five times what hifi product of the year rp3 is an icon of the modern vinyl revival. Best turntables you can buy, from affordable to absolute.
In this post i am going to show you step by step upgrades for a rega planar 3 turntable since i have received many enquires particularly on motor base upgrade for this turntable. Rega planar 3 the new planar 3 is a far more sophisticated turntable than the planar 3 i knew in the 1980s. The rega rp3 was designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance far beyond the expectations of an affordablypriced turntable. Rega has been developing the planar 3 for decades and theres no doubt the product has steadily improved over the years. Probably not but if its what you have then its a more bit of journey of discovery finding out what mods can impact the sound etc. The planar 3 is noticeably superior to, say, the planar 1. Rega has done a remarkable job with the new planar 3, by adding finesse to what was already the most engaging turntable. Any rega model that work with a standard height 11. Rega planar 2 turntable with rb220 tonearm, glassplatter and carbon cartridge gloss black 4.
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