Rega planar 2 for sale in uk 18 used rega planar 2. The ability to adjust the vta to match an lp is by far better than all the other upgrades i installed but you have to drill out the plinth for it. The thing is i am not sure how these tts would go with my amplifier sony taf461r and speakers rft. I replaced it with an audio note iq2 the table originally came with a rb200 s arm. So far ive added the rb300 and some bigger feet, everything else is still stock for now but im looking at some upgrades fairly soon including the subp. From the tone arm to the motor, each part has been precision engineered for better sound quality. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum. The preinstalled rega carbon mm cartridge and a motor cover tray with integrated cooling further up the value, convenience, and function of planar 2.
Want to take the performance of your multi award winning planar 2 turntable to the next level. Since buying my planar 3 ive been very impressed with it. Looking for a new cartridge for rega planar 2 steve. However, im still not persuaded to part with my 1995 rega planar 2, replete with rb250 arm.
Rega spent the last couple of years developing the planar 2 alongside the slightly costlier planar 3 and other than the stylish p2 logo youd be hard pressed to see the difference between the two turntables. The objective of a good turntable design is simply to spin the platter at the right speed and accurately read the information from the record. And i am quite amazed at how much increase in sonic performance a cartridge upgrade on affordable turntables can give. Looking for a new cartridge for rega planar 2 steve hoffman. In a world exclusive, is offering you the new rega planar 2 vinyl turntable delivered fully assembled and set up with the rega performance pack rega planar 2 performance pack. A l i g h t s h e l f o r t u r n t a b l e s u p p o r t s u c h a s o u r o w n s c. Featuring the brand new rb220 tonearm which is packed with groundbreaking new features. Rega planar 2 modell 2016 high end plattenspieler inkl. Add in the drop dead looks and regas enviable track record for reliability and build quality and you have a budget turntable that is nigh on impossible to beat.
First introduced in 1976, the planar 2 has always been rega s starting foray into affordable high end. Rega planar 2 turntable home product tabs hifix rega. A new 24v, low noise motor, acrylic laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more. Aug, 2017 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 setup process that remains. Featuring the brand new rb220 tonearm and packed with groundbreaking new features such as a new 24v low noise motor, acrylic laminated plinth, newly designed central bearing and so much more.
There was even a slight difference between the planar1 and the rp1, which i. As with most rega models, theres minimal setup required with the planar 2. In 1976, three years after regas creation, the planar 2 launched as one of brands very first turntables. Edwards audio little belter rega upgrade drive belt. Though its not quite as exotic as glass, nor as snazzy looking, it makes quick work of dissipating vibration. Rega gives the popular 3 series a new spin with the planar 3. Popped to the shop and bought a couple of new records, went to try one out and the arm skipped across the record as it was being lowered. Aug 06, 20 ive just purchased a used rega planar 2 off ebay and am having a few problems. I have heard nothing but good things about the ortofon 2m blue, and that would probably be an upgrade over the bias 2, as it should be considering that is costs more than the bias 2, but is still in your price range. Unfollow rega planar 2 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I recently installed an ortofon 2m blue cartridge, a white belt drive and undertook a general clean up job with the help of my local hifi dealer.
Higher frequency percussion and female vocals feel subdued and a distant and i dont feel drawn into the music in quite the same way which is a real shame. Upgrade suggestions for rega p2 audiogon discussion forum. The next best thing is to put brass weights between the arm and the platter which i posted before rega. Ive just purchased a used rega planar 2 off ebay and am having a few problems. As mentioned at the very top of this page, rega now use a 24 volt motor for some of their turntables, and this kit allows any rega design and the many derivatives to be retro fitted with the latest spec setup. I listened to random access memories from this turntable through rega s brio amp and some speakers of at least 4 digit value each. Hello, i have the bug for some upgrades to my rega p2 currently wirh bias2 cartridge. I still have a rega planar 2, with a supex mc cartridge, from 1978.
The best turntables at this price can sound more refined but none can match the power to engage on a physical and emotional level. Planar 1 2 pages turntable rega p3 quick start up manual 2 pages turntable rega p3 instructions 2 pages turntable rega p3 instructions for use 1 page turntable rega p324 instructions for use. Ive been looking to get a new turntable for awhile now and recently settled on the rega planar 2. Its not cheap, but will the price mean that it comes out on top over cheaper record. Turntable upgrades and modifications can dramatically improve the performance of your turntable or tonearm. Now after adding your upgraded components the old planar 2 sounds so much better than my other more modern and more expensive tt. My best upgrade was the pete rigglo vta adjustment which houses the arm in bronze. Rega planar 3 the new planar 3 is a far more sophisticated turntable than the planar 3 i knew in the 1980s.
Looking for suggestions on upgrade path options for cartridge, phono preamp or other tweaks that would gift bestmost noticeable improvements. I did upgrade the supplied cartridge with a hana shibata sl mc cartridge, and the better rega white drive belt. Rega planar 2 w rega upgrade cartridges pink fish media. The best turntables at this price can sound more refined but none can match the power to engage on a. Extremely engaging with great timing and plenty of detail, superb build quality. I replaced it with an audio note iq 2 the table originally came with a rb200 s arm. The newly improved feet on the base of the plinth help keep vibration transfer to a minimum too. May 11, 2016 i guess rega could keep the rp1 as its intro model and use the planar 2 as a replacement for the rp1 performance.
This upgrade boosts the planar 2s performances, lifting it far above the competition this version of the rega planar 2 vinyl turntable comes with a rega. Upgrade from the rega planar 2 steve hoffman music forums. 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 setup process that remains. See note below for rp6 and planar 6 compatibility please indicate your turntable model when ordering. Thought i would try and contribute to the forums a bit and start an owners club or two. Rega planar 2 turntable is a brand new turntable that was designed alongside the planar 3 and features the new rb220 tonearm, a new optiwhite 10mm glass platter and a 24v low noise motor to extract the very best out of your vinyl collection.
Can also be used as an upgrade platter for the rega rp1 turntable. Any rega model that work with a standard height 11. Housed in regas unique, lightweight, high rigidity cartridge body, the bias 2 offers a detailed, balanced performance with tight bass and excellent stereo imagery. I replaced it with the rb250 using the stub and weight from a rb300. Looks like a new rega planar 2 is coming along right after the new planar 3. Upgradeteile rega plattenspieler phono phonophono high. Whilst i would prefer not to need shims, i am now considering it if the cartridge is really worth it. Finally upgraded my turntable to a rega planar1 and. So to what extent can you upgrade, say a planar 3 from the 1990s, and its current equivalent, the rp3. Ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain something. Best cartridge upgrade for rega planar 2 vinyl restart.
Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed. Figured if im gonna get a new turntable, i may as well upgrade. Like others of a certain age, i would like to get back into my aging collection of vinyl. So ive decided bite the bullet and get a new turntable. Deco audio sapphire ball bearing for rega turntables. The new planar 2 was developed over the past two years alongside the recently released planar 3. Page 2 hints and tips using your turntable m o u n t t h e t u r n t a b l e o n a r i g i d, l e v e l s u r f a c e.
Groovetracer subplatters are compatible with these turntable models. Our belts, platter mats, motor kits and oil are very popular products and rated among the best. Dec 25, 2016 i have a rega bias 2 on my rp1 and like it a lot. What rega turntables benefit from your stable of modifications. I upgraded the tonearm and cartridge last year to an rb301 and an ortofon 2m blue, and now im getting another case of upgradeitis. Its used by a lot of turntable manufacturers as an option. The englishmade rega p2 is an allnew revision to its 1970s version that arrives almost completely setup and ready to play. The rega planar 2 i bought this for was bought in 1992 during my first year at university, and has been getting pretty regular use in all the 21 years ive had it. Place the glass platter and its felt mat onto the subplatter, wind the. Ive bought upgrades that have made a significant difference over the years going from the original rega bias cartridge to a linn k5 and to its current audio technica at120 e, and.
Rega owners club owners clubs and forums hifi wigwam. I was very happy that all worked great together, but now the rega planar 2 is playing up, first the turntable started to run slow, then today it started to sound fuzzy, i try a cd player through the nad amp, and that works fine, so its diffinetly the rega. Apr 26, 2017 ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain something. I was all set until i figured out that there is no way to set antiskate on the 2, but there is on the 3. Rega subplatter upgrade best audiophile cables online. Rega subplatter upgrade acoustand audio is proud to announce the new rega subplatter upgrade for the following models. First introduced in 1976, the planar 2 has always been regas starting foray into affordable high end. Regas are ideal for upgrade with our simple to fit solutions to solve these problems. Unfollow rega planar 2 turntable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
But im thinking that having rp and planar names both at the same time could ultimately be a tad confusing. Rega gives the popular 3 series a new spin with the planar. Both the atlp120 and the rega planar 2 reach a completely different level of performance with a cartridge upgrade. I have had a rega planar 3 turntable with rb300 tonearm and rega elys cartridge for 9 months. Rega turntable belt fits all rega planar 2, planar 3 and most rega decks a beltdrive turntable is an. Rega has made a bold move in upgrading their range of award winning and top selling turntables in this new burgeoning market and the project has been a huge success in my view. Discussion in audio hardware started by goldprintaudio, may 11, 2016. The planar 2 is built around an mdf core covered with a stunning, highly rigid, highgloss acrylic laminate. Needs well isolated support and would benefit from a cartridge upgrade. There was even a slight difference between the planar 1 and the rp1, which i also demoed. I listened to random access memories from this turntable through regas brio amp and some speakers of at least 4 digit value each. Rega planar 22016 im test neuauflage des plattenspieler. Best turntables you can buy, from affordable to absolute. Nimak ru2 tunatable rega p2 silent platter upgrade.
My mods apply to most of the rega turntables, old planar 23 and new p1rp1 to rp6 but some of the components could apply to older higher series like the p7p9. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and. Upgrading rega planar 2 turntable enjoy life with lps. Audio note cart rb200 rb250 expressimo vta rewire isolation table the original cart was a grado gf3. The new rega planar 2 abbreviated to rega p2 on the plinth does without the famous glass platter from the previous model. For a turntable i bought a planar 2 from a good friend who was upgrading to a planar 6. Its well within your price range and should be pretty easy to set up on your planar 2. Rega planar 1 vs planar 2 turntable comparison smart home. Vinyl rega planar 2, incognito rewire, deepgroove subplatter, ceramic bearing, michell technoweight, rega 24v motor, ttpsu, funkfirm achroplat platter, michael lim top and bottom braces, 2 rega feet and one rdc cones. Theres the usual glass platter, which bears no chips or other major blemishes.
Its sshaped tonearm was then replaced in 1984 with regas rb250, and at the turn of the century a brand new version of the deck fittingly named the p2 2000 took its place in regas catalogue until 2005. Any attempt to adjust or repair this product by persons other than rega personnel may invalidate the guarantee. The rega planar 2 is a record player designed with hifi enthusiasts in mind. Mm cartridge upgrade for rega planar 2 vinyl engine. Got it all plugged in and had a quick listen and it sounded great. You can change playing speed by simply removing the glass platter and moving the drive belt between either the 33. Taken as a whole, and operating in sync with one another, these attributes elevate playback accuracy, cancel noise, prevent unwelcome energy transfer, decrease stress and wear, and heighten the. Now im concerned about future upgradeability, specifically with cartridges. Suitable for use with the rega rp1 p2, p3, rp3, p5, rp6 and p7 turntables. Mit dieser regakiste macht auch bei limitierender software jede. It is now possible to customise the look of your rega turntable using a variety of new coloured mats. I currently have a rega planar 2 2016 model, and i really like it, but i have the well documented ground humbuzz problem. Ive tried just about everything i could, but it seems rega turntables just wont work in my house.
A hand assembled moving magnet cartridge which uses a high quality elliptical stylus and parallel wound coils that would usually be found in cartridges, costing many times the amount. Pitch accuracy goes out the window when your belt stretches or wears. Apr 07, 20 i was very happy that all worked great together, but now the rega planar 2 is playing up, first the turntable started to run slow, then today it started to sound fuzzy, i try a cd player through the nad amp, and that works fine, so its diffinetly the rega. It seems like i would have to start fresh rebalance the tonearm, clean up the needle or even buy a new cartridge, maybe replace the belt i guess my question is, is it worthwhile to do this, since. Its not cheap, but will the price mean that it comes out on top over cheaper record players in our lab testing. Turntable upgrades and modifications origin live award. The next best thing is to put brass weights between the arm and the platter which i posted before rega actually did it to on their. The performance pack can be purchased as an aftermarket kit designed specifically for the planar. The atlp120 has gotten a vm540ml and the rega planar 2 has gotten a rega exact mk2. Rega planar 1 vs planar 2 turntable comparison smart. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next goldprintaudio forum resident thread starter.
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