Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable
Hi-fi turntables · 2018–present In production
$725 US reference price
Rega Planar 1 Plus is a current belt-drive, manual operation, 33/45 rpm playback hi-fi turntable. Documented convenience features include a built-in phono preamp. The US reference price is $725.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45 rpm
- System hookup
- No separate phono preamp
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Mapped: Rega Carbon stylus
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Add amplification and speakers, but a separate phono preamp is not required. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
A Planar 1 with Rega's Fono Mini phono stage built into the plinth — plug it straight into any amplifier or powered speakers.
Model history: The Planar 1 Plus takes the standard Planar 1 (same platter, bearing, RB110 arm, Carbon cartridge, 24V motor and plinth) and adds a built-in phono stage derived from Rega's Fono Mini A2D, wired directly to the board for a shorter signal path.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- Has a built-in phono stage, so it can feed a normal line input on an amplifier or powered speakers without a separate phono box.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Rega Carbon |
| Built-in phono stage | Yes |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | phenolic resin |
| Tonearm | RB110 |
| Dimensions | 447 x 117 x 360 mm (W x H x D, lid closed) |
| Weight | 9.6 lb (4.35 kg) |
| Finishes | Matt Black, Matt White, Walnut Effect |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects (excludes wear and tear/consumable parts) |
| Years | 2018–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (151 of 183). A built-in phono stage puts it with the 47% of current decks that plug straight into any amp or powered speaker. On price it sits mid-pack of its category — 48% of priced hi-fi decks cost less.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Rega Carbon · replacement stylus: Rega Carbon stylus · around $50.
Keep the evidence layers separate
Buying evidence for this model
- US reference price
- $725. A dated guide value for comparison, not an offer or availability claim.
- Live retailer offers
- No live offer feed is enabled for this model.
- Retailer links
- Brand or product routes to relevant US retailers; a search link is not a stock claim.
An internally verified exact identifier may improve offer matching, but it is not published as a catalogue fact unless independently corroborated. Always confirm the exact model, final price, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Where to buy the Rega Planar 1 Plus
7 US retailers stock Rega — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Advice | hifi independent | Free shipping on most orders. | Search at Audio Advice ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Music Direct | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | Search at Music Direct ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | Search at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | Search at World Wide Stereo ↗ |