Pro-Ject Tube Box S2, Speakers Although I have not heard the Planar 1 Plus I have also owned a number of Rega turntables over the years including an RP1,P3 2000, RP3, current Planar 3 and RP8 and I have also listened to the current Planars 1, 2 and 3 back to back. Join the FREE newsletter and get amazing vinyl tips and fantastic offers delivered to your inbox. The Rega Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Carbon cartridge. If you like the sleek, minimal design of the Planar 1 (in gloss white or gloss black finishes), you wo… But still good enough to significantly increase the sonic performance of the Rega Planar 1. The Ortofon 2M Blue will definitely open up the sound of your Rega Planar 1 and is one of the very best cartridge upgrades to pick for the Planar 1. If you want a guaranteed worry free cartridge installation on your Rega Planar 1, it might be wise to give extra points to the Rega Bias 2 or the Rega Elys 2 when choosing your cartridge. More drama. Now with preset bias force on the brand new RB110 tonearm, the Planar 1 is set up in seconds after unpacking. The VM530EN is a great cartridge upgrade for the Rega Planar 1 for a quite reasonable price. Finally, the Planar 8 has its own Rega bracket. But if you want to swing for the fences, this cartridge will take your Rega Planar 1 to very high levels. But I wanted the very best and chose the top-the-line Rega Exact in the end. Fitting an entry-level cartridge as standard does, however, lower the total price of the turntables. The sound became more detailed, more precise, more open, and more dramatic. Many readers have told me that it is overkill for my Planar 2 as well. This cartridge will require a MC phono preamp, and will not work with a regular MM phono cartridge. Home  >  Accessories  >  Manufacturer Upgrades, Parts & Accessories  >  Rega Upgrades, Parts & Accessories, We can supply all available Rega parts and accessories, even those that are not listed on our website. The Planar 1 Plus is a combination of the Rega P1 with the company’s Fono Mini A2D phono stage albeit without the analogue to digital converter and USB output of the latter, which makes it slightly more affordable package than the two units combined (£329 rather than £339). So, we’ll focus at cartridges that are less expensive than the Rega Exact in this article. Based on that, my top recommendation is the Rega Bias. Also, it has the benefit of showing off your turntable. And part of the reason I choose the Rega Exact. The DL-103R is an upgrade of the legendary DL-103 and is considered significantly better than its predecessor. VTA is a controversial topic. Turntables (With Rega Exact Cartridge) It is expensive. (With VM540ML Cartridge) Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. The only parts passing from Rega's previous model, the RP1 is the Drive Belt, Sub Platter & Dust Cover. The Rega Planar 1 PLUS is a brand new plug-and-play turntable that benefits from all of the Planar 1’s advantages and adds a brand new built-in phono stage. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. 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Yamaha CD-S2000, Rega Planar 2 modded, Tisbury Audio Domino phono stage, Airport Express, Khozmo Passive Preamp, AstinTrew AT5000, Dynaudio Audience 42, Wharfedale Sub. When I upgraded from the Rega Carbon cartridge to a Rega Exact cartridge on my Rega Planar 2, it absolutely transformed the turntable. Apart from the logo printed in the corner, the two decks are virtually identical. The DL-103R is probably the next cartridge I will buy. It costs around $50 to buy separate and is, according to the vinyl community, based on the AT-91 that costs about $25. And that they have experienced great results from upgrading from the Rega Carbon to the Rega Bias 2. There is probably a reason why Rega put the Elys 2 on their extremely popular audiophile rated Rega Planar 3 turntable. I began by testing the Rega Plus using its built in phono amplifier against various low cost, Chinese-made sub-budget turntables using their own built-in phono amplifiers and the Plus won, hands down, sonically, in every frequency area. Whereas the Rega Exact has a more normal output level for MM cartridges at 7.0mV. Re: MM cartridge upgrade for Rega Planar 2 Post by soupladel » 19 Feb 2020 11:54 Yeah static is a bit of issue right enough, i am relatively new to the Vinyl game but a recent purchase of Black Sabbath Paranoid seems to be particularly awash with static! I would trust an onboard Rega phono stage before many others. Fitting a cartridge from Regas own cartridge line, such as a Rega Bias 2, will not alter the VTA. Bowers & Wilkins 705 S2 Would like the replacement to be an upgrade, but (1) don't want to spend too much for a relatively cheap table and (2) don't want to mess with spacers/tonearm mods to get the new cart to fit. Below are 7 great cartridges to consider if you want to take your Rega Planar 1 to the next level. The Rega Planar 1 comes standard with a Rega Carbon cartridge. This is a full-sized turntable. Not bright or harsh. The Planar 1 Plus uses the exact same platter, bearing, RB110 tonearm, Carbon MM cartridge, 24v synchronous AC motor and acrylic plinth as the original model. And Rega probably knows that their most dedicated customers will upgrade their turntables with their favorite cartridges anyway. He does more than that, though. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. 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 set-up process that remains. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. Sporting the same winning combination of style and performance as the regular Planar 1, the Plus avoids having to use an external phono preamp and plugs into the line inputs of any integrated amplifier. It will also be at the perfect height for when you are changing your records. The Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable also comes with a Perspex lid. That said, all the cartridges on reviewed above are truly great cartridges that comes up over and over again when I research great phono cartridges for turntables. That means that the horizontal angel of the tonearm (VTA) will be slightly off if you fit a cartridge that has significantly different height than the standard Rega Carbon. For a pristine play of your vinyl, Rega's Planar 1 Plus turntable offers serious performance. The Rega Planar 1 can become an even better sounding turntable with a simple cartridge upgrade. When there is an option to get true high-end moving coil performance for the fraction of the price of most top-of-the-line MC cartridges, that is just very tempting. Which is good for vinyl spinners. The Plus is identical to the Planar 1, with the addition of a built in phono preamp. It is often reported to sound as good (or better) than high-end MC cartridges that cost many times more. It has a price that is very sensible for the Rega Planar 1. So the spacer might not be necessary. Which makes Rega’s turntables attainable for more people. The comment is often that the Rega Bias 2 is a big step up from the Rega Carbon. Audio-Technica AT-LP120 USB Two spacers will life the tonearm 4mm. And actually, highly rated by the vinyl community. Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT, Preamps I agree with the answer below on some points. He asks if potential buyers should bother buying one at all or hunt around for a second hand P1? I agree with Ron's comments above that the Planar 2 is currently the best value for money. Do true justice to the quality of your LP collection, with the supreme audio of this beautifully sleek and user-friendly turntable. I created this site to share my vinyl journey with you. In terms of the equipment that it is likely to be used with, this makes sense and it does a better job than most of keeping the poorly pressed Meds by Placebo listenable, and it is able to handle well-worn records pretty well too. It seems that Rega’s point of view is that a slightly altered VTA will not impact the quality of the sound in most cases. This is for the Rega Planar 1 (2016) model. It is the cartridge that comes standard fitted with both the Rega Planar 1 and Rega Planar 2. And will not require spacers. and added a… The Audio-Technica VM540ML replaces the discontinued and very popular AT440MLa/b. It is a great cartridge, but somehow left a little bit in the shadows by its bigger brother, the VM540ML we reviewed earlier. Bigger soundstage. It seems to be the go-to cartridge upgrade for a big part of the vinyl community. The Rega Elys 2 is often considered as a smooth and pleasant sounding phono cartridge. A new cartridge will need about 30 hours of vinyl spinning before it starts to sound its best. For more about how we use cookies, please see our, Manufacturer Upgrades, Parts & Accessories, © Analogue Seduction 2020 | Vat reg no 983293580, Kirmuss Audio Upgrades Parts & Accessories, Michell Engineering Upgrades, Parts & Accessories, Nottingham Analogue Upgrades, Parts & Accessories, Rega Turntable Replacement Dustcover Hinge Set, Rega 24v High Performance Motor Upgrade Kit, Rega 3 Point Metal Spacer 2mm (For RB301, RB700, RB900 etc), Rega P1/P2/P3/P5/ P6/P7/P8 Felt Platter Mat (Black), Rega Stylus Guard Protector (Original Rega Part), Rega Turntable Felt Platter Mat (Different colours available). And most third party cartridges are 2-4 mm higher than Regas’s own cartridge range. Rega Planar 2, Planar 3, P1, RP1, P2, P3, P25 Motor Pulley (50Hz) £6.99 Rega "A Vibration Measuring Machine" Book £39.50 Rega Extra Heavy Counterweight - Tungsten £125.00 Also, the tonearm on Rega Planar 1 uses Rega’s 3-point mount system. It is because it is good! Audioengine A5 Plus One spacer will lift the tonearm 2mm. I seriously considered the Rega Elys 2 when I was picking a cartridge for my Rega Planar 2. Edifier R1280DB. The Rega Bias 2 is also a relatively affordable cartridge. But they are available for those that are geeky about VTA. But as I have done more and more research, that picture has changed a lot and I am now confident that the Rega Elys 2 is a very good cartridge. Just need to save up. Aug 13, 2020 13 1 25. If you are looking for a very good cartridge for the Rega Planar 1, and have a decent budget for a cartridge, then the Rega Elys 2 is a very good choice. Worry free installation was one of my selection criteria when choosing a cartridge upgrade for my Planar 2. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. And to give you help and advice on yours. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Every single aspect of the Planar 1 has been meticulously designed to improve performance. And good for Rega’s sales department. It is also quite affordable. The tonearm on Rega Planar 2 does not have height adjustment. Updated from the Original Planar 1 Turntable. The Rega Bias 2 has the same height and the same 3-point mount system as the Rega Carbon and will be very easy to fit on the Rega Planar 1. And it might very well be the pick in Rega’s turntable range that gives the most bang for the buck. I would use the same selection process if I were looking for a cartridge upgrade for the Rega Planar 1 as well. Choosing the Rega Bias 2 is a great way to give your Rega Planar 1 the cartridge it deserves. The Denon DL-103R provides a budget option into the world of awesome sounding high-end MC cartridges. This a simple and cost-effective solution. The Ortofon 2M bronze is definitely a fantastic cartridge that will take the Planar 1 to a very high level. Our Sonos-ready package contains either the Planar 1 or 2, Behringer pre-amp and all cables to connect to a Sonos Connect, Connect: Amp, Play:5 or other amplifier/receiver. Thread starter Frosty125; Start date Aug 18, 2020; Sidebar Sidebar. Product code: 82350801. It offers great performance for the money, It is Regas own product which guarantees a risk free and hassle free assembly and performance with Rega tonearms. It is easy to fit and an affordable way to take your Rega Planar 1 to the next level sonically. You won’t go wrong with any of them. The phono preamp is designed to work great with the Rega Carbon cartridge supplied with the Planar 1. When I upgraded from the Rega Carbon cartridge to a Rega Exact cartridge on my Rega Planar 2, it absolutely transformed the turntable. Forty-two years old, music lover, electronics engineer and home audio geek since my early teens. It is regarded as a very good cartridge for the price. But it won’t invite you into the world of high-end moving coil cartridges in the same way as the Denon DL-103R does. The Rega Planar 1 has been out and about for a little while and so Paul Rigby has been able to have a good long look at the thing before giving it a thorough review. But it is now on my Amazon wish list. It is probably the lowest priced cartridge on this list of seven great cartridges. It now sounds great. One solution is to attach a turntable bracket to the wall. A world where cartridges often costs thousands of dollar. In 2018 Rega added a new model to the series, a Planar 1 Plus. And more enjoyment. It has great neutral sound and tracks very well on most tonearms. If you want to swing for the fences, and spend a lot more money, I would choose the Denon DL-103R. Hisense 7100 65" 4k TV, Pioneer SC-LX82, Pioneer BDP LX71, Apple TV 4K, Monitor Audio BX2, Gale centre, Speakercraft Sub. It is a good cartridge, but it is not great. The VM530EN is a budget friendly version of the VM540ML. Rega Wall Plug 350mA Replacement Power Supply. Set-up remains possible in “under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega … Rega Clear Turntable Dustcover (Fits all Rega Turntables Old & New), Rega P3- 24, RP3, P5, P7 & P9 Motor Pulley (50Hz), Rega Planar 2, Planar 3, P1, RP1, P2, P3, P25 Motor Pulley (50Hz), Rega "A Vibration Measuring Machine" Book, Rega Extra Heavy Counterweight - Tungsten, Rega Planar 3 Replacement 12mm Glass Turntable Platter, Rega RB300 / RB303/ RB301/ RB808 Tungsten Counterweight. The Planar 1 Plus benefits from all of the advantages of its sibling, the Planar 1, such as a low noise 24v motor, precision hub bearing assembly and hand made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega Carbon cartridge. The Ortofon 2M Red is a good candidate for the Rega Planar 1, but I think it will provide less improvement over the Rega Carbon than most Planar 1 upgraders are looking for. The Denon DL-110 is a very popular cartridge and has a very high standing in the vinyl community. The sound became more detailed, more … The Planar 1 is also fitted with Rega's new RB110 tonearm containing their unique Zero Play Bearings. Aug 18, 2020 #1 Just received a brand new RP1 Plus today. The Rega Planar 2 can be categorized as Rega’s top ‘entry-level’ turntable. I’m not a huge fan of Pro-Ject phono stages and find them to be overpriced in general. The Rega Bias 2 definitely has a bigger standing among Rega Planar owners that I initially thought. When I initially researched great cartridges for my Rega Planar 2, I got the feeling that the vinyl community wasn’t that enthusiastic about the Rega Elys. Since it has the same height, it will not require spacers to get the VTA spot on. The Rega Planar 1 Plus is just like the Planar 1, plus it has a super convenient phono stage built in. It is the cartridge that comes standard with the audiophile rated Rega Planar 3. Alternatively, consider the new Planar 1 PLUS which contains a good pre-amp built in. The current version of the Rega Planar 2 was launched in 2016 and sits between the affordable Rega Planar 1 and the audiophile approved Rega Planar 3. It will be easy to fit and perform perfectly on Rega’s tonearm. The VM540ML is simply an awesome cartridge that will have a significant positive impact on the sound of your Rega Planar 1. And can be a very good cartridge if your system have a lot of warmth but lack a bit of details and openness. Break-in time is real. Set-up remains possible in under 30 seconds making this the easiest to use, and most flexible Rega turntable to date. The bearings need time to loosen up. I am the founder and writer of Vinyl Restart. Vinyl Restart is reader supported. But it is also quite expensive. The VM530EN replaces the discontinued AT120E. If Rega has a cartridge that offers great performance, then I would choose that one. I replaced the standard fitted AT95E on my AT-LP120 turntable with a VM540ML and it made a huge difference. The Ortofon 2M Blue sits between the $100 Ortofon 2M Red and the $500 Ortofon 2M Bronze. More punch. Vinyl Restart is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. It has all of the advantages of the Planar 1 – a low noise 24v motor – precision hub bearing assembly; hand-made RB110 tonearm with a factory fitted Rega … The Rega Planar 1 Plus turntable can be directly connected to almost any system with a standard line input, including active speaker systems. Performance beyond price. Audio. You are free to manage these via your browser settings at any time. The output level is nearly 3 times higher. The whole vinyl listening experience simply became more engaging and enjoyable. The Ortofon 2M Blue is a very popular cartridge that has lots of fans in the vinyl community. When I was choosing a cartridge upgrade for my Rega Planar 2, I chose the Rega Exact for two main reasons. 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 In my opinion. During all my research on cartridges, which is probably hundreds of hours, I rarely come across a cartridge that gets as much love from vinyl enthusiasts as the VM540ML and its predecessors. It has a sound character that is slightly on the detailed and bright side. I then brought out a Lenco L-3808 (£200), flicked its internal phono amplifier switch to external (if Lenco has such a thing, why doesn’t Rega?) To solve this, Rega provides 2mm spacers that can be installed under the base of the tonearm if you fit a cartridge that is higher than the standard Rega Carbon. Probably overkill, but still. Which is what this article is all about. Rega one which fits their Planar 1, 2, 3, 6 and RP10 models. My name is Tom. When readers email me comments on my Best Cartridge Upgrade for Rega Planar 2 article, more often than not they criticize me for not including the Rega Bias 2 in that discussion. It is highly rated by critics and Hi-Fi publication but might start to get expensive for most Rega Planar 1 owners. The Rega Elys 2 sits between the Rega Bias 2 and the top-of-the-line Rega Exact. At £329 for a Plus, though, that shouldn’t be a surprise. No question about that. So don’t judge the success of your cartridge upgrade too early. Placing the Planar 1 Plus next to the Planar 1 results in a quick game of spot-the-difference. The new Planar 1 is the most user friendly Rega turntable to date. Simply put, there is no need to purchase a standalone phono … The Rega Exact is probably overkill for the Planar 1. It is known to be a cartridge with a lot of grunt that is great for rock music. The Rega Planar 1 PLUS is a brand new plug-and-play turntable that benefits from all of the Planar 1’s advantages and adds a brand new built-in phono stage. I have received lots of feedback from readers saying that it is a great performer, and much better than the stock Rega Carbon. If you want an affordable moving coil cartridge to use with your Rega Planar 1, the Denon DL-110 is a great choice. Forums. Rega seems to have set the Planar 1 Plus to be inherently forgiving, no matter the condition of vinyl it spins. For some reason, I overlooked this cartridge when I upgraded my turntables. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I also experienced a significant increase in music volume because the Rega Carbon has a very low output level of only 2.5mV. Highly recommended. With the lid closed, it measures 447mm wide, 360mm deep and 117mm tall, and it weighs 4.35 kilograms. Which makes it easier to get the alignment correct if you select a cartridge from Rega’s lineup as your upgrade cartridge. Rega Planar 2 The lid closes with a record on the platter. Many readers, that have acted upon my cartridge recommendations on this site, have emailed me and said that their cartridge upgrade didn’t give the expected results. I began with Ella Fitzgerald’s version of the Sinatra classic, One for My Baby. More openness. The new built in phono stage offers the ability to connect the Planar 1 Plus directly to almost any system that has a standard line input via a standard phono to phono cable (supplied) or phono to 3.5mm lead. Rega Planar 1 Plus. I would use the same height, it measures 447mm wide, 360mm deep and tall... 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