Planar 2
Update May 2024: Now available with the new Nd3 moving magnet factory fitted.
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
- High-Gloss White
- High-Gloss Black
- High-Gloss Red
- Walnut Effect
Available in Walnut effect or high gloss white, black or red
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.
Technical Specifications
- Tonearm
Hand assembled RB220 tonearm
- Cartridge
Factory fitted Carbon moving magnet cartridge
- Motor
24 V low noise motor
- Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D)
447 x 117 x 360 mm
- Weight
5.5 kg
For full technical specifications, download Planar 2 User Manual (English) below.
Downloads
- Planar 2 User Manual (English) 456KB pdf
Environmental Labelling of Packaging
The bass line is deep, powerful, well extended and very well controlled. 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
Complementary Components
- Dedicated Moving magnet phono stage
- Compatible with all MM cartridges
- USB output
- A2D functionality
- User friendly front and back panels
- Custom design case
- 30 W per channel into 8 Ω
- 2 Line inputs
- Integrated MM phono stage
- Headphone socket
- Mini remote control
- All new custom designed chasis
- Designed for Planar 1, Planar 2, Planar 3 and Planar 6 and many older Rega models
- Simple screw fit adaptors are available to fit the older, RP8 and RP10 turntables
- Available in two colours: black and white
- 1.2kg lighter and more rigid than the previous model
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Lifetime Limited Warranty
All Rega products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty.
Every product we make is designed and assembled in the UK to the highest possible standard. This warranty covers confirmed manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, or parts that are considered consumable. Any unauthorised modifications or failure to follow the Rega recommended guidelines in the product manual may invalidate the warranty. Due to local laws, warranties may vary by country in which units are sold. Please contact your Rega retailer or distributor for warranty details. Your statutory rights are not affected.