Rega Planar 3/Light Oak with Nd5/The British Turntable That Humbled $3,000 Competitors

Virgin Stylus Save New Light Oak Edition from Rega

• Brand/Model/Finish: Rega Planar 3 in Premium Light Oak with Nd5 Moving Magnet Cartridge
• Condition: Open Box/Unplayed – Package opened for inspection, zero hours on stylus
• Retail: $1,595 complete (Table: $1,295 + Nd5: $300)
• Configuration: 24V synchronous motor, RB330 tonearm, factory-mounted Nd5 cartridge
• Design: Stunning light oak plinth with British minimalist aesthetic
• What's Included: Complete with dust cover, felt mat, all accessories, original packaging
• Warranty: Full 2-year Rega warranty from authorized dealer

From Essex Garage to Vinyl's Gold Standard

In 1973, Roy Gandy built his first turntable on a kitchen table in Southend-on-Sea, convinced that British engineering could deliver reference-quality vinyl playback without Swiss prices. His Planar 3 became the most successful high-end turntable in history, selling over 300,000 units and earning a permanent place in audio mythology. Today's Planar 3 – completely redesigned with 50 years of refinement – remains the turntable that makes costlier decks question their existence.

The Sweet Spot Where Price Meets Perfection

The Planar 3 occupies that magical position where serious vinyl begins and satisfaction stays. While entry-level tables compromise and flagships overcomplicate, the P3 delivers exactly what vinyl lovers need: pitch-perfect speed stability, vanishingly low resonance, and the sonic transparency to let records breathe. Add the perfectly matched Nd5 cartridge with virgin stylus, and you have a combination that extracts more music per dollar than any turntable at this price.

Where British Obsession Meets Vinyl Grooves

RB330 Tonearm – "The Arm That Changed Everything":
• Hand-Assembled Precision: Each bearing adjusted to less than 1/1000" tolerance
• Automatic Bias Adjustment: Pre-calibrated for Rega cartridges
• Zero-Play Bearings: Horizontal and vertical bearings with no detectable play
• Low-Mass Design: Allows cartridge to track every groove modulation

24V Low-Noise Motor:
• Synchronous AC Design: Immune to voltage fluctuations
• Hand-Matched Pulley: Individually selected for perfect speed
• Vibration Isolation: Rubber-mounted to eliminate motor noise
• Twin-Belt Drive: Improved speed stability over single-belt designs

Premium Nd5 Cartridge (Zero Hours):
• Elliptical Diamond Stylus: Fresh, unplayed – full 1,000-hour life ahead
• Moving Magnet Design: Works with any MM phono stage
• Factory-Mounted: Perfect alignment guaranteed
• Output: 5mV for excellent signal-to-noise ratio

**"Still The Best Turntable Under $2,000" – Stereophile

What Hi-Fi? declares: "The Planar 3 remains our go-to recommendation. Nothing at this price combines build quality, performance, and reliability like the Rega."

The Absolute Sound confirms: "With the Nd5, the P3 extracts shocking detail from familiar records. This combination punches well above its price class."

British Engineering Precision:

• Speed Accuracy: 33.33 & 45 RPM (±0.01%)
• Wow & Flutter: <0.1%
• Rumble: -78dB (DIN 45539)
• Plinth Material: Lightweight rigid foam core
• Dimensions: 17.5" W × 4.6" H × 14.1" D
• Weight: 13.2 lbs
• Effective Tonearm Length: 237mm
• Cartridge Weight Range: 5-10g

Where This Turntable Shines:

• First Serious Table: The perfect upgrade from entry-level
• Rediscovering Collections: Reveals details hiding in familiar albums
• Modern Pressings: Optimized for 180g audiophile vinyl
• Vintage Records: Gentle tracking preserves precious grooves
• Any Genre: From jazz to metal, classical to electronic

Partners Perfectly With:

• Integrated Amps: Any quality phono stage from NAD to McIntosh
• Phono Preamps: Rega Fono, Pro-Ject, Musical Fidelity
• Future Upgrades: Ready for cartridge upgrades to $1,000+ models

Why This Open Box Is Pure Gold

You're getting a factory-fresh turntable with virgin stylus at below retail. The package was opened solely for inspection – the stylus has never touched vinyl, the belt has never been stretched, the bearing has zero hours. This is essentially a new turntable at used pricing, complete with full warranty. The light oak finish adds $150 over standard black, making this an even better value.

Everything You Get:

• Rega Planar 3 turntable in light oak
• Factory-mounted Nd5 cartridge with zero hours
• Premium dust cover
• Felt mat
• Drive belt installed
• Protractor and setup tools
• Complete documentation
• Original double-boxed packaging
• 2-year warranty card

Spin Your First Record Today

This isn't just another turntable – it's five decades of British vinyl obsession in light oak form. The Planar 3 with virgin Nd5 cartridge delivers the musical truth that makes digital converts return to vinyl. This opportunity will spin away quickly. Experience why more audiophiles choose Rega than any other high-end turntable – add this British legend to your cart now.