Rega Planar 3 (original)
Vintage & classic turntables · 1977–2000 Discontinued
$350–$600 typical US used price
The original Planar 3 of 1977 became the reference affordable turntable, especially after 1983 when it gained the revolutionary one-piece cast RB300 tonearm. It sold in vast numbers and ran until the P3 rename in 2000; the modern Planar 3 is its direct descendant.
The most recommended British turntable of all time — an RB300-equipped example is the classic used-deck default.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | glass |
| Tonearm | Rega R200 (RB300 from 1983) |
| Years | 1977–2000 |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Rega Planar 3 (original)
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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