and added a… Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. The Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable can be directly connected to almost any system with a standard line input, including active speaker systems. Our Sonos-ready package contains either the Planar 1 or 2, Behringer pre-amp and all cables to connect to a Sonos Connect, Connect: Amp, Play:5 or other amplifier/receiver. It now sounds great. This is for the Rega Planar 1 (2016) model. Whereas the Rega Exact has a more normal output level for MM cartridges at 7.0mV. Would like the replacement to be an upgrade, but (1) don't want to spend too much for a relatively cheap table and (2) don't want to mess with spacers/tonearm mods to get the new cart to fit. Home  >  Accessories  >  Manufacturer Upgrades, Parts & Accessories  >  Rega Upgrades, Parts & Accessories, We can supply all available Rega parts and accessories, even those that are not listed on our website. It is a great cartridge, but somehow left a little bit in the shadows by its bigger brother, the VM540ML we reviewed earlier. It is because it is good! There is probably a reason why Rega put the Elys 2 on their extremely popular audiophile rated Rega Planar 3 turntable. It is a moving coil cartridge, but has a high enough output level to be used with standard MM phono preamps. Rega claims that the new Planar 1 is the most user-friendly turntable they've made thus far. And part of the reason I choose the Rega Exact. The Rega Bias 2 definitely has a bigger standing among Rega Planar owners that I initially thought. It seems to be the go-to cartridge upgrade for a big part of the vinyl community. The Rega Planar 1 comes standard with a Rega Carbon cartridge. The Rega Planar 1 PLUS is a brand new plug-and-play turntable that benefits from all of the Planar 1’s advantages and adds a brand new built-in phono stage. The Rega Exact is probably overkill for the Planar 1. It offers great performance for the money, It is Regas own product which guarantees a risk free and hassle free assembly and performance with Rega tonearms. Every single aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. Bigger soundstage. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. The DL-103R is an upgrade of the legendary DL-103 and is considered significantly better than its predecessor. Just need to save up. Probably overkill, but still. So the spacer might not be necessary. Rega Planar 2 Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB More drama. Performance beyond price. Sporting the same winning combination of style and performance as the regular Planar 1, the Plus avoids having to use an external phono preamp and plugs into the line inputs of any integrated amplifier. Hisense 7100 65" 4k TV, Pioneer SC-LX82, Pioneer BDP LX71, Apple TV 4K, Monitor Audio BX2, Gale centre, Speakercraft Sub. At £329 for a Plus, though, that shouldn’t be a surprise. The Rega Planar 1 PLUS is a brand new plug-and-play turntable that benefits from all of the Planar 1’s advantages and adds a brand new built-in phono stage. The only parts passing from Rega's previous model, the RP1 is the Drive Belt, Sub Platter & Dust Cover. It is expensive. The current version of the Rega Planar 2 was launched in 2016 and sits between the affordable Rega Planar 1 and the audiophile approved Rega Planar 3. It is regarded as a very good cartridge for the price. You definitely need a better cartridge than the Rega Carbon to unleash the true potential of these turntables. So, we’ll focus at cartridges that are less expensive than the Rega Exact in this article. It is a good cartridge, but it is not great. The Ortofon 2M Red is a good candidate for the Rega Planar 1, but I think it will provide less improvement over the Rega Carbon than most Planar 1 upgraders are looking for. VTA is a controversial topic. It is often reported to sound as good (or better) than high-end MC cartridges that cost many times more. You won’t go wrong with any of them. Although I have not heard the Planar 1 Plus I have also owned a number of Rega turntables over the years including an RP1,P3 2000, RP3, current Planar 3 and RP8 and I have also listened to the current Planars 1, 2 and 3 back to back. When I upgraded from the Rega Carbon cartridge to a Rega Exact cartridge on my Rega Planar 2, it absolutely transformed the turntable. Join the FREE newsletter and get amazing vinyl tips and fantastic offers delivered to your inbox. And that they have experienced great results from upgrading from the Rega Carbon to the Rega Bias 2. I agree with the answer below on some points. And it might very well be the pick in Rega’s turntable range that gives the most bang for the buck. Then they often email me again a bit later and say: Wow, break-in time is real. Alternatively, consider the new Planar 1 PLUS which contains a good pre-amp built in. Apart from the logo printed in the corner, the two decks are virtually identical. This a simple and cost-effective solution. Rega one which fits their Planar 1, 2, 3, 6 and RP10 models. Rega Planar 1 design - new and improved It would take longer to list all the upgrades applied to this Planar 1 than it does to get it up and running, such is the breadth of tweaks Rega has applied here, and the simple set-up process that remains. Which makes Rega’s turntables attainable for more people. The Audio-Technica VM540ML replaces the discontinued and very popular AT440MLa/b. Rega Wall Plug 350mA Replacement Power Supply. When I upgraded from the Rega Carbon cartridge to a Rega Exact cartridge on my Rega Planar 2, it absolutely transformed the turntable. The sound became more detailed, more … I agree with Ron's comments above that the Planar 2 is currently the best value for money. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. In 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a Planar 1 Plus. More punch. It seems that Rega’s point of view is that a slightly altered VTA will not impact the quality of the sound in most cases. Turntables The VM530EN replaces the discontinued AT120E. The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. The Ortofon 2M Blue will definitely open up the sound of your Rega Planar 1 and is one of the very best cartridge upgrades to pick for the Planar 1. The new Planar 1 is the most user friendly Rega turntable to date. The Carbon cartridge is pretty decent but already thinking ahead to when the need for a replacement comes. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. The Rega Planar 1 Plus is just like the Planar 1, plus it has a super convenient phono stage built in. The whole vinyl listening experience simply became more engaging and enjoyable. If you like the sleek, minimal design of the Planar 1 (in gloss white or gloss black finishes), you wo… I would use the same selection process if I were looking for a cartridge upgrade for the Rega Planar 1 as well. The Rega Bias 2 has the same height and the same 3-point mount system as the Rega Carbon and will be very easy to fit on the Rega Planar 1. The Rega Planar 1 can become an even better sounding turntable with a simple cartridge upgrade. If you are looking for a very good cartridge for the Rega Planar 1, and have a decent budget for a cartridge, then the Rega Elys 2 is a very good choice. And actually, highly rated by the vinyl community. I am the founder and writer of Vinyl Restart. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. The tonearm on Rega Planar 2 does not have height adjustment. It is probably the lowest priced cartridge on this list of seven great cartridges. It has great neutral sound and tracks very well on most tonearms. The Rega Planar 1 has been out and about for a little while and so Paul Rigby has been able to have a good long look at the thing before giving it a thorough review. When readers email me comments on my Best Cartridge Upgrade for Rega Planar 2 article, more often than not they criticize me for not including the Rega Bias 2 in that discussion. I also experienced a significant increase in music volume because the Rega Carbon has a very low output level of only 2.5mV. So don’t judge the success of your cartridge upgrade too early. The Rega Elys 2 is often considered as a smooth and pleasant sounding phono cartridge. And you will experience a significant increase in overall sound quality. Forums. But I wanted the very best and chose the top-the-line Rega Exact in the end. Which is what this article is all about. Not bright or harsh. During all my research on cartridges, which is probably hundreds of hours, I rarely come across a cartridge that gets as much love from vinyl enthusiasts as the VM540ML and its predecessors. The Ortofon 2M Blue is a very popular cartridge that has lots of fans in the vinyl community. Thread starter Frosty125; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Sidebar Sidebar. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. One spacer will lift the tonearm 2mm. I began by testing the Rega Plus using its built in phono amplifier against various low cost, Chinese-made sub-budget turntables using their own built-in phono amplifiers and the Plus won, hands down, sonically, in every frequency area. Edifier R1280DB. Placing the Planar 1 Plus next to the Planar 1 results in a quick game of spot-the-difference. It has all of the advantages of the Planar 1 – a low noise 24v motor – precision hub bearing assembly; hand-made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega … Previous Next F. Frosty125 Active member. But it is now on my Amazon wish list. Simply slide the balance weight onto the rear of the tonearm as far as it will go, remove … But it is also quite expensive. WELCOME TO VINYL RESTART Rega seems to have set the Planar 1 Plus to be inherently forgiving, no matter the condition of vinyl it spins. Aug 13, 2020 13 1 25. The Planar 1 Plus is a combination of the Rega P1 with the company’s Fono Mini A2D phono stage albeit without the analogue to digital converter and USB output of the latter, which makes it slightly more affordable package than the two units combined (£329 rather than £339). For some reason, I overlooked this cartridge when I upgraded my turntables. It will also be at the perfect height for when you are changing your records. The Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp. It is the cartridge that comes standard with the audiophile rated Rega Planar 3. I began with Ella Fitzgerald’s version of the Sinatra classic, One for My Baby. But still good enough to significantly increase the sonic performance of the Rega Planar 1. Hi-Fi. Also, the tonearm on Rega Planar 1 uses Rega’s 3-point mount system. Do true justice to the quality of your LP collection, with the supreme audio of this beautifully sleek and user-friendly turntable. The Rega Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Carbon cartridge. The VM530EN is a great cartridge upgrade for the Rega Planar 1 for a quite reasonable price. Pro-Ject Tube Box S2, Speakers The Planar 1 Plus uses the exact same platter, bearing, RB110 tonearm, Carbon MM cartridge, 24v synchronous AC motor and acrylic plinth as the original model. And will not require spacers. The Rega Planar 2 can be categorized as Rega’s top ‘entry-level’ turntable. Vinyl Restart is reader supported. The benefit the Denon DL-110 has over the Denon DL-103R we reviewed earlier is the lower price and the possibility to use it with a regular MM phono preamp. When I opened the box it didn't contain a manual and assume it must be in a download format. It is a significantly better cartridge than the stock Rega Carbon, but not fully as good as the VM540ML. No question about that. I then brought out a Lenco L-3808 (£200), flicked its internal phono amplifier switch to external (if Lenco has such a thing, why doesn’t Rega?) And Rega probably knows that their most dedicated customers will upgrade their turntables with their favorite cartridges anyway. Product code: 82350801. Rega Clear Turntable Dustcover (Fits all Rega Turntables Old & New), Rega P3- 24, RP3, P5, P7 & P9 Motor Pulley (50Hz), Rega Planar 2, Planar 3, P1, RP1, P2, P3, P25 Motor Pulley (50Hz), Rega "A Vibration Measuring Machine" Book, Rega Extra Heavy Counterweight - Tungsten, Rega Planar 3 Replacement 12mm Glass Turntable Platter, Rega RB300 / RB303/ RB301/ RB808 Tungsten Counterweight. If you want to swing for the fences, and spend a lot more money, I would choose the Denon DL-103R. In terms of the equipment that it is likely to be used with, this makes sense and it does a better job than most of keeping the poorly pressed Meds by Placebo listenable, and it is able to handle well-worn records pretty well too. You are free to manage these via your browser settings at any time. With the lid closed, it measures 447mm wide, 360mm deep and 117mm tall, and it weighs 4.35 kilograms. For the first time, the Planar 1 is now running a 24 V, low noise, synchronous motor to reduce vibration transfer combined with our brand new RB110 tonearm fitted with our bespoke ultra-low friction play bearings. Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 This cartridge will require a MC phono preamp, and will not work with a regular MM phono cartridge. Since it has the same height, it will not require spacers to get the VTA spot on. And most third party cartridges are 2-4 mm higher than Regas’s own cartridge range. Finally, the Planar 8 has its own Rega bracket. It is known to be a cartridge with a lot of grunt that is great for rock music. If you want a guaranteed worry free cartridge installation on your Rega Planar 1, it might be wise to give extra points to the Rega Bias 2 or the Rega Elys 2 when choosing your cartridge. Audio. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. It is highly rated by critics and Hi-Fi publication but might start to get expensive for most Rega Planar 1 owners. It is easy to fit and an affordable way to take your Rega Planar 1 to the next level sonically. In my opinion. Many readers have told me that it is overkill for my Planar 2 as well. The output level is nearly 3 times higher. I suspect that the Rega engineers would very much like to ship the Planar 1 and Planar 2 with a higher-quality cartridge than the Rega Carbon. But it won’t invite you into the world of high-end moving coil cartridges in the same way as the Denon DL-103R does. Updated from the Original Planar 1 Turntable. And good for Rega’s sales department. Fitting an entry-level cartridge as standard does, however, lower the total price of the turntables. When I was choosing a cartridge upgrade for my Rega Planar 2, I chose the Rega Exact for two main reasons. The Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable also comes with a Perspex lid. (With Rega Exact Cartridge) The DL-103R is probably the next cartridge I will buy. More openness. But if you want to swing for the fences, this cartridge will take your Rega Planar 1 to very high levels. The Rega Bias 2 is also a relatively affordable cartridge. Based on that, my top recommendation is the Rega Bias. A new cartridge will need about 30 hours of vinyl spinning before it starts to sound its best. Choosing the Rega Bias 2 is a great way to give your Rega Planar 1 the cartridge it deserves. Audioengine A5 Plus It has a price that is very sensible for the Rega Planar 1. It costs around $50 to buy separate and is, according to the vinyl community, based on the AT-91 that costs about $25. But as I have done more and more research, that picture has changed a lot and I am now confident that the Rega Elys 2 is a very good cartridge. This is a full-sized turntable. And to give you help and advice on yours. The lid closes with a record on the platter. If you want an affordable moving coil cartridge to use with your Rega Planar 1, the Denon DL-110 is a great choice. Below are 7 great cartridges to consider if you want to take your Rega Planar 1 to the next level. That said, all the cartridges on reviewed above are truly great cartridges that comes up over and over again when I research great phono cartridges for turntables. The Ortofon 2M Blue sits between the $100 Ortofon 2M Red and the $500 Ortofon 2M Bronze. The new built in phono stage offers the ability to connect the Planar 1 Plus directly to almost any system that has a standard line input via a standard phono to phono cable (supplied) or phono to 3.5mm lead. I have received lots of feedback from readers saying that it is a great performer, and much better than the stock Rega Carbon. Yamaha CD-S2000, Rega Planar 2 modded, Tisbury Audio Domino phono stage, Airport Express, Khozmo Passive Preamp, AstinTrew AT5000, Dynaudio Audience 42, Wharfedale Sub. 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