Turntables — Rega PLANAR 1 PLUS

The PLANAR 1 PLUS is a belt-drive turntable from Rega, sharing the PLANAR 1's chassis dimensions with an upgraded DC motor. The PLANAR 1 PLUS brings Rega's considered engineering to a somewhat more accomplished entry-level analogue platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with an upgraded DC motor, an improvement over the standard PLANAR 1's AC motor. The turntable comes pre-installed with the RB110 tonearm. At 447 x 117 x 360mm and 4.35kg, the PLANAR 1 PLUS shares the standard PLANAR 1's chassis dimensions with a modest increase in mass.

Sound and use context

Expect an accomplished, dependable vinyl playback experience reflecting the upgraded DC motor's improved speed stability over the standard PLANAR 1's AC motor.

Pairing

The pre-installed RB110 tonearm comes factory-matched for immediate use, and buyers should confirm the specific cartridge included directly with Rega.

Alternatives

Rega's own standard PLANAR 1 offers a more accessible alternative with an AC motor within the same broader entry-level catalogue.