Rega Planar 3
Hi-fi turntables · 2016–present In production
$1,125 US reference price
Probably the most recommended hi-fi turntable of all time. The current version pairs the RB330 arm with a lightweight, rigid plinth and 12mm glass platter; buy it bare or with a factory-fitted Rega cartridge.
The benchmark mid-range turntable since 1977 — every rival is measured against it.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Rega Exact (optional fit) |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | 12mm float glass |
| Tonearm | RB330 |
| Dimensions | 447 x 117 x 360 mm (W x H x D, lid closed) |
| Weight | 13.2 lb (6 kg) |
| Finishes | Light Oak Effect is a newer addition (2024) — verify DB includes it alongside white/black/red gloss. |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects (excludes wear and tear/consumable parts) |
| Years | 2016–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Rega Exact.
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
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. | View at Audio Advice ↗ |
| Music Direct | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | View at Music Direct ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | View at World Wide Stereo ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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