PLANAR 2

Turntables

The Planar 2 was developed over two years alongside the latest Planar 3. Featuring the RB220 tonearm, a new 24 V, low noise motor, acrylic high gloss laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from your vinyl collection.

NEW: The stunning new walnut effect finish was introduced in November 2022.  The Walnut effect Planar 2 is supplied with the smoked dustcover as standard (other finishes are supplied with the clear dustcover).

 

Time for the next step

The RB220 tonearm is packed with groundbreaking new features designed to enhance performance and make setup extremely simple. The RB220 incorporates Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings (Patent Pending), housed within a brand new, stiffer and lightweight bearing housing. This was developed with new updated adjustable bias (as of Autumn 2020) allowing greater flexibility and compatibility with a wide range of cartridges The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega’s latest custom aluminium arm tube.

 

KEY FEATURES

• RB220 precision tonearm
• Optional: Rega Nd3 cartridge factory fitted option
• Rega Carbon cartridge factory fitted
• 24 V low noise, low vibration motor
• 10 mm float glass opti-white platter
• Walnut effect finish supplied with smoked dust cover as standard
• Gloss finish supplied with clear dust cover as standard
• Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

CENTRAL BEARING HOUSING

11 mm self securing brass bearing (Patent Pending) offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy.

ACRYLIC GLOSS SKIN PLINTH / WALNUT EFFECT LAMINATE

High gloss acrylic or walnut effect laminated plinth, stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch.

REGA MOTOR

New 24 V low noise, low vibration motor assembly and new PCB.

PLATTER

New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10 mm – Improved accuracy platter.

ISOLATION

Re-designed feet - new improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.

CARTRIDGE

Rega Carbon cartridge supplied as standard on all Planar 2s for simple plug and play convenience.

DUST COVER

Supplied as standard / optional lid - plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. Walnut effect finish is supplied with the smoked dustcover as standard.

SIMPLE SET UP

Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up.

 

 

REVIEW & AWARDS

Rega Planar 2 review - Read More

"It’s a proper step-up in performance from the RP1 too. The Planar 2 is a high-performing deck at a competitive price.

And it can celebrate its milestone birthday with another five-star review from us." - What Hi-Fi?

Wax works - Read More

"The Planar 2 is certainly a classy performer, given its affordable price tag. It is without doubt going to spawn a whole new generation of followers and keep Rega’s profile high in what is fast becoming a growing turntable market " - Neville Roberts

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"The Planar 2 is a more refined turntable than the old Planar 3 but it has the best timing in the business at this price point. Add in the drop dead looks and Rega’s enviable track record for reliability and build quality and you have a budget turntable that is nigh on impossible to beat. If you want to hear what vinyl is really all about get thee to a Rega dealer forthwith." - Jason Kennedy

Turntable Review: Rega Planar 2 (RP2) - Read More

"So acoustic instruments and voices sound natural while guitars and drums have the bite and kick that they deserve. A drum kit can sound powerful or subtle, the Planar 2 lets you know which, and let’s you hear this at the same time as illuminating the other instruments and voices in the mix. But more than that it’s the groove that gets you with this turntable, it is totally irresistible. That’s because the timing is spot on and the tonal balance is not skewed for phatter bass or brighter treble, it tells it like it is and with a good record it is a gas."

Rega Planar 2 - Read More

"Historically, Rega has proved highly adept at making affordable high performance vinyl spinners, and the latest Planar 2 shows why. It feels much less built-downto-a-price than its rivals, and is more solid, better finished and smarter looking too. Then there’s the sound, which is far more musically enjoyable than you have any right to expect for just £375. Its painless, straight out of the box set-up is a real bonus too! " - David Price  

Rega Planar 2 review - Read More

"With this revamped turntable, Rega has really done justice to one of its most legendary products. The new Rega Planar 2 looks stunning and sounds even better. Features are a little lacking, but on the whole it's a terrific buy for the money." - Louder

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Rega Planar 2 (2020) Review - Read More

"It’s a minimalist bit of kit but the Planar 2 is an exceptional turntable that is a delight to live with." - Ed Selley

Rega Planar 2 – Review - Read More

"I am very impressed with this Planar 2, it works particularly well with the accomplished Rega Elicit-R integrated amplifier" - Simon Wilce

REGA PLANAR 2 TURNTABLE REVIEW - Read More

"The Rega Planar 2 is a comfortable sounding turntable that I could leave on for hours, flipping vinyl, doing other things and enjoying the music. It’s general warmth and controlled sound is truly what vinyl is all about. It did take some time for the Carbon cartridge to break in, bringing out a bit more definition and resolution. I do wish I had the P3 for comparison and perhaps a couple of replacement Rega cartridges to play with, but this is a very fine setup. The P2 is a great looking turntable; minimal, modern and elegant, looks do count. I’d venture to say though that this unit is about simplicity and ease of use and setup and for that alone I give high marks to the design team. Rega dropped the P2 from its lineup about 10 years ago and it’s a welcomed back respected moniker." - PIERO GABUCCI

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