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Lo hr dealer unitAs new and comes complete with ND5 cart (factory mtd) NEO II TTPSU, dustcover, all lit, packing etcAnd all items are double boxed
This is a seller’s market for the Rega P3, and the US$1,489 asking price is ambitious, clearly exceeding the 75th percentile of US$1,243 and sitting well above the median US$998 from your ground truth. While the Rega Planar 3 is a highly regarded entry-level turntable known for its rigid chassis, precise tonearm, and excellent upgrade path (especially with the Exact or Elys 2 cartridge), this price demands exceptional condition, original ownership, and included accessories to justify the premium. Without confirmation of those, it’s not a compelling buy.
The P3 holds its value well—often close to half of retail—and offers strong sonic performance for its class, making it a worthwhile long-term investment if priced fairly. At US$1,489, however, the buyer risks overpaying unless the unit is pristine, includes the factory-mounted Exact cartridge, and comes with all original goodies. For a clean, well-loved P3 in original-owner condition with full accessories, this could still be a fair opportunity, but only if those specifics are verified.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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