Planar 1

Name: Rega Planar 1
Brand: Rega
Rating: 86 (4 reviews)

Released Nov 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Jul 16, 2026

The Rega Planar 1 turntable offers detailed sound and stable speed with its premium build and user-friendly design. The Rega Planar 1 scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the turntables category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Worldwidestereo, Soundorg, and Futureaudiophile.

Critic Score

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based on 4 expert reviews

WhathifiWorldwidestereoSoundorgFutureaudiophile

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Pros

Easy to use(4)
Detailed sound(3)
Good value(2)
Stable speed(2)

Cons

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4 Publication Reviews

Established publication11/2024

Established publicationNov 1, 2024

AI summary of this review

Despite a number of modifications to the Planar 1, Rega stays true to its sound: a spritely, entertaining turntable with no obvious flaws.

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Independent publication10/2023

Independent publicationOct 11, 2023

AI summary of this review

The Rega Planar 1 Plus is a real winner that strikes a great balance of value and performance, opening the door to real audiophile playback without crushing your wallet.

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Independent publication02/2023

Independent publicationFeb 8, 2023

AI summary of this review

TechRadar describes the Rega Planar 1 as 'the best affordable turntable you can get,' praising its engineering and balanced sonic performance.

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Independent publication11/2022

Independent publicationNov 7, 2022

AI summary of this review

The Rega Planar 1 turntable is a great turntable that can get a music lover into high-fidelity vinyl enjoyment in an affordable manner.

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