{"product_id":"rega-planar-3-with-nd5-cartridge-copy-1","title":"Rega Planar 3 With Nd5 Cartridge + TTPSI (Open Box)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn excellent condition, includes TTPSU Power Supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths. Clever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level. A lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas while providing further weight reduction to the plinth which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-5 uppercase\"\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullet-list green-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRB330 precision tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Nd5 MM cartridge factory fitted \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble brace technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 V low noise, low vibration motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied with clear dust cover as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Rega Neo turntable power supply (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree high gloss plinth options and light oak effect (New for 2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45657963233333,"sku":"Planar 3 w\/ND5 Black","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/Planar_3_ND5_Black.jpg?v=1730221990","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/rega-planar-3-with-nd5-cartridge-copy-1","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}