Rega Turntables

Rega have been making turntables since as long ago as 1973!

As with other similar products, this came out of one man's belief that he could produce a better sounding turntable than those available at the time. That man was Roy Gandy, founder of Rega Research Ltd.

In 1975 the Planar 2 was developed and quickly took its place in the market as the finest budget turntable. In June 1977 HI-FI News and Record Review announced the Planar 3 saying 'The complete unit is worth a look'! Rega's usual blaze of non-publicity.

Since then Rega have gone on to produce a whole range of superb hi-fi products but are possibly still best known for their range of turntables.

Cymbiosis has always been proud to represent the Rega range of products and their turntables in particular. Many of our customers purchased their Rega turntable as part of their first "proper" hi-fi system and that trend continues to this day.

Rega continue to develop their turntables and have recently introduced a new range which includes a new feature, their Double Brace technology. to quote Rega...

“Mass absorbs energy - lost energy equals lost music”! Rega 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 Planar turntable range. The latest generation of Rega turntables takes this design philosophy to the next level. A super lightweight plinth combined with a phenolic resin double brace mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonances 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.

You are welcome to come and experience the Rega turntables here at Cymbiosis and also their accompanying phono stages, amplifiers and loudspeakers. You can be assured of a superb performing, value for money product.

We always carry a selection of Rega spares and upgrades in stock. Please contact us for more details.

To learn more about the history and products from Rega, you can visit their website here.