Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Rega Planar 3/Elys 2 and the average rating is 96%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Rega Planar 3/Elys 2.
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Published: 2021-02-09, Author: Ty , review by: cnet.com
Published: 2017-01-31, Author: Herb , review by: stereophile.com
Abstract: Before Rega, the Linn Sondk LP12 was conspicuously rhythmic and musical in a way no other record deck could match. Then, suddenly, the Planar 3 appeared—and seemed to out-boogie the pricier (more bourgeois) Linn decks. Unfortunately, back around 1980, I t...
A classic improved, Fast and dynamic, Well-balanced sound, Very easy set-up
Manual speed change, Connector location
TWEETSHAREEMAILRega Planar 3 Turntable Review & TestFull review and laboratory test of the Rega Planar 3 Turntable and Elys Cartridge by Australian Hi-Fi Magazine. Free download.The following equipment review consists of a full subjective evaluation of th...
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Published: 2017-08-28, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Excellent sound, classic design
Calibration markings on tone arm off
If you want quality sound from your vinyl LPs, you won't go wrong with the Rega Planar 3 turntable, especially fitted with Rega Exact cartridge. But if you don't have a stylus pressure gauge or balance yourself, I'd strongly recommend borrowing one from t...
Published: 2016-05-27, Author: Ed , review by: avforums.com
Truly outstanding sound quality for the asking price, Well built, Easy to use
Slightly more expensive than outgoing model, No arm VTA, Cartridge very good rather than great
Any criticisms I've made of the Planar 3 need to be placed in the context that there isn't another £550 turntable that I've heard that provides such a fearsome performance basis for any cartridge as the Planar 3. With the launch of this deck and the annou...
Published: 2016-05-24, Author: Jason , review by: the-ear.net
Abstract: It has been a while since Rega used this name on a turntable but in the seventies, eighties and nineties the Planar 3 was considered the next best thing to a Linn LP12. The company built its reputation on the Planar 3 and cemented it with the RB300 tonear...
Cohesive, rhythm and dynamic presentation, Plenty of insight, Great fun to listen to, Well made and nicely finish, Easy to use,
Like all turntables needs care in positioning,
Rega has been developing the Planar 3 for decades and there's no doubt the product has steadily improved over the years.We think this new version is the best RP3 yet, adding extra servings of clarity, precision and insight to an already musical sound. Wan...
Der Rega Planar 3 kann als hochgradig ausgereiftes Produkt bezeichnet werden. Es spricht sehr für den Hersteller, dass er buchstäblich seit Jahrzehnten darum ringt, diesen Schallplattenspieler innerhalb seiner Produkt- und Preisklasse immer wieder in Frag...
