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This Planar 3 is a legendary turntable from Rega’s early 2000s era, celebrated for its pure focus on sound quality and timeless musical performance. This pre-owned example is in good condition, finished in black, and includes its original lid along with the Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge upgrade. It comes as is with no additional original packaging beyond the cartridge.
With its refined engineering and thoughtful upgrades, the Planar 3 delivers engaging, foot-tapping analogue sound that continues to impress hi-fi lovers seeking quality vinyl playback in stereo systems.
Visit our Lane Cove showroom and experience the musical magic of the Rega Planar 3.
Why Choose the Rega Planar 3 Turntable?
The Planar 3 represents Rega’s turn-of-the-century refinement of their classic design, prioritising sonic purity and build integrity over unnecessary features.
• Timeless Musicality: Exceptional timing, rhythm and tonal balance that brings records to life.
• RB300 Tonearm Precision: One-piece cast aluminium construction offers superb rigidity and low resonance.
• Stable Speed Performance: Belt-drive system with glass platter ensures accurate and consistent rotation.
• Ortofon 2M Bronze Cartridge: Upgraded moving magnet design provides detailed yet smooth reproduction.
• Great Pre-Owned Value: Iconic model in good condition with desirable cartridge upgrade.
Audition the Planar 3 at our Lane Cove showroom to experience its legendary analogue performance—perfect for hi-fi lovers seeking quality playback for their stereo system.
Highly regarded as a giant killer, the Rega Planar 3 excels at extracting emotion and nuance from vinyl with a natural, engaging presentation that many more expensive decks struggle to match. Its minimalist approach, combined with high-quality materials, results in low noise, excellent dynamics and a wide, stable soundstage.
This early 2000s pre-owned turntable, fitted with the excellent Ortofon 2M Bronze, offers outstanding value and remains a favourite among vinyl enthusiasts for its long-term reliability and musical satisfaction.
Technical Specifications
• Product Type: Pre-owned
• Drive Type: Belt drive with AC synchronous motor
• Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm
• Platter: Heavy glass platter
• Tonearm: Rega RB300 (one-piece cast aluminium)
• Counterweight: Stainless steel
• Downforce: Spring-actuated
• Antiskating: Sliding magnet system
• Cartridge: Ortofon 2M Bronze (moving magnet upgrade)
• Frequency Response: Dependent on cartridge (typically 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 450 × 115 × 360 mm (including dustcover)
• Weight: Approximately 6 kg
• Finish: Black
• Year: Early 2000s
• Included: Original dustcover and Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge
• Condition: Good, with original lid
• Collection: Recommended in person from Lane Cove showroom
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Len Wallis Audio Excellence Promise
Since 1978, Len Wallis Audio has been a trusted name in hi-fi, curating premium audio solutions from our Lane Cove showroom in Sydney. For over four decades, we’ve selected products that deliver outstanding performance and quality.
Our focus on innovation ensures every item meets audiophile standards. Whether upgrading or building a new system, our team helps you find the ideal audio solution for your needs.
Experience the Planar 3 in person with an audition at our Lane Cove showroom. With expert guidance and a commitment to satisfaction, we make your audio journey seamless and rewarding.
Ready for exceptional analogue playback with the Rega Planar 3 Turntable?
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This A$1,000 asking price for the used Rega Planar 3 is a fair deal that sits just below the median of A$972 for recent Australian listings, positioning it comfortably within the healthy middle of the used market rather than as a bargain or an ambitious ask. While new units retail between A$1,450 and A$2,100, this price reflects the typical 20–40% depreciation seen on used hi-fi gear, offering solid value for a deck that remains a benchmark in its class.
The Planar 3 is widely celebrated for its mechanical simplicity, tight bass, and excellent timing, making it a lifelong favorite for enthusiasts who value purity over flash. Its main upside is the flexible cartridge option; since it often ships without one or with an entry-level Elys 2, buyers can easily upgrade to higher-end MM cartridges like the Exact or Ortofon 2M for significant sonic gains. At A$1,000, this listing represents a genuine buying opportunity for a well-loved, proven performer without the need for immediate caution unless the condition is notably poor.
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Rega Research, founded in 1973 in Essex, England, by Roy Gandy and Tony Relph, emerged from Gandy's lifelong passion for vinyl playback. A Ford engineer and music enthusiast, Gandy built his first turntable, the Planet, in his spare time, blending the founders' surnames to create the Rega name. From humble beginnings in a derelict mill, the company quickly gained traction with early models like the Planar 2 and Planar 3, establishing its heritage as a British hi-fi pioneer dedicated to precision engineering and hand-assembly.
Rega specializes in turntables and tonearms, its cornerstone products, but has expanded into a full ecosystem including cartridges, integrated amplifiers like the Elicit and Brio, phono stages such as the Fono, and speakers like the Ela series. While early efforts included loudspeakers and electronics from the 1980s onward, the brand prioritizes vinyl-centric components over headphones, DACs, or cables, all designed in-house for musical fidelity using specialist materials and tight tolerances.
Rega holds a revered position in the high-end hi-fi market as a niche boutique icon, prized by audiophiles for affordable, lifetime-quality performance that emphasizes music over gimmicks. Globally exported to over 50 countries from its Essex facility employing more than 150, it remains a symbol of British ingenuity, with turntables like the Planar series securing enduring loyalty among vinyl revivalists.
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