Product Description
All the features of the award-winning Planar 1 turntable with the addition of a built-in high quality MM phono stage.
We asked ourselves, how do we make the most successful turntable we have ever made sound better, be even easier to use and be more accessible to a wider audience? The answer was simple; our engineers added a custom designed, high quality, moving magnet phono stage based around the multi-award winning What Hi-Fi? 5 Star Fono Mini.
For 2021 we have a fresh new look for the Planar 1 PLUS. We are delighted to introduce a stunning new matt finish. Every single aspect of the Planar 1 PLUS has been meticulously designed to improve performance. The Planar 1 PLUS uses a bespoke 24 V, low noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration combined with our hand made RB110 tonearm fitted with our unique Rega designed ultra-low friction bearings. We have added our latest drive belt technology the EBLT belt which delivers greater accuracy and improved speed performance. If you are looking to get back into vinyl and want serious performance that will last you a lifetime, then look no further.
KEY FEATURES
- Integrated MM phono stage
- RB110 tonearm with ultra-low friction play bearings
- Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge
- EBLT advanced drive belt
- Phenolic resin, flywheel effect platter
- High quality, 24 V low noise synchronous motor
BUILT-IN PHONO STAGE
The built-in phono stage is a high specification pre-amplifier. It is designed to amplify the signal from a moving magnet cartridge to a suitable level for all line level inputs of an appropriate system or audio amplifier. This allows simple connection to a wide variety of products using either the standard twin phono to phono lead (supplied) or phono to 3.5 mm plug (not supplied).
TONEARM
RB110 tonearm built with Rega designed, bespoke, ultra low friction bearings (Patent Pending). Pre-set bias assembly negating the need for the user to set bias, making this the most ‘Plug & Play’ turntable we have ever manufactured. Ergonomically, re-designed and stiffer headshell for improved usability and appearance.
CARTRIDGE
Rega Carbon moving magnet cartridge supplied fitted as standard.
MOTOR
24 V, synchronous AC motor with a new motor PCB and aluminium pulley offering low noise and better speed stability.
DRIVE BELT
Advanced EBLT drive belt supplied as standard for improved speed performance and accuracy.
PLINTH
Brand new matt finish plinth with vastly improved appearance and ergonomically positioned on/off switch located on the underside. Two stunning plinth finishes available, matt black and matt white.
CENTRAL BEARING HOUSING
Precision brass main bearing, offering improved fit and removing stress on the bearing itself while minimising the transfer of potential energy. (Patent Pending)
PLATTER
23 mm, high mass, phenolic platter with improved flywheel effect for improved speed stability.
ISOLATION
Our latest custom foot design to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer.
MOTOR COVER TRAY
Motor cover tray with integrated cooling.
BALANCE WEIGHT
111 g ‘Plug and Play’ balance weight.
