RegaPlanar 1 Plus

Manual
Preamp

£329Typical price

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Looking to buy your first turntable and want a brand that can take you far? With the Rega Planar 1 Plus, British brand Rega aims to bring you the flexible experience of manual turntable operation, premium build and simple out-of-the-box setup. Unlike the Rega Planar 1, it has a preamp built in so all you need to do is plug in speakers and you're away. See whether Rega's reputation delivers in our expert review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Sound quality
Ease of use

Jul 2018First reviewed by Which?
May 2018Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test record players and turntables

27 Feb 2024

Sound quality

How we test sound quality

The quality of sound as rated by our panel of expert listeners across a range of genres. Includes ratings for listening to classical, jazz and pop, and an overall verdict (not an average).

Technical tests

How we test technical tests

We test a variety of techincal variables, such as how reliable the pitch of the turntable is and whether it deals with all frequencies of sound in the same way.

Ease of use

How we test ease of use

We rate how easy each turntable is to set up, play records, and digitise them via USB if this is possible.

Maintenance

How we test maintenance

We test how easy the player is to clean, and how easy it is to make adjustments if possible, such as the tracking force or removing the cartridge.

General
Manual or automatic	Manual
Belt or direct drive	Belt
33rpm	Yes
45rpm	Yes
78rpm	No
USB output	No
Type of cartridge	Moving magnet

Features
Preamp	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Built-in speakers	No
Portable	No
Vintage and retro turntables	No

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