Clever upgrades improve the standard Planar 3 recipe to an elevated performance for a competitive price; the RS Edition is a beautifully made deck that sounds fantastic
What Hi-Fi?(UK)·23 January 2025
5 starsWhat Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 winner
Rega
Planar 3 RS
The Planar 3 RS is what happens when Rega borrows from further up the range. It takes the iconic Planar 3 and gives it a High Pressure Laminate plinth with a brushed-aluminium skin — the stiff, light construction normally reserved for the Planar 6 and 8 — then includes the Neo MK2 power supply and the nude-diamond Nd5 cartridge in the box. Where the standard Planar 3 leaves the PSU as an upgrade, the RS hands you the finished article. Choose it over a plain Planar 3 if you want that deck's next two upgrades already fitted and tuned, in a finish that stands apart.
€ 1.399,00
Suggested retail price, incl. VAT · via authorized dealers · as of 2026-07-27
In the press
It really does deliver the musical goods in a more engaging and enjoyable manner than the competition
The Ear(UK)·5 December 2024
Both the Brio MK7 and the Planar 3 RS are components I could happily listen to music with from now on. Together they form an almost unbeatable duo.
Hifitest(DE)
5.0 (Hifitest grades 1-5), class Spitzenklasse, plus Klangtipp
Translated from the original by Joenit.
You cannot go wrong with the Planar 3 RS: a complete turntable, without shortcomings, that delivers a sound quality you would otherwise have to pay far more for. Warmly recommended.
Lyd & Bilde(NO)·5 April 2025
6 (Lyd & Bilde scale 0-6, 6 is maximum)
Translated from the original by Joenit.
AVForums(UK)
Specifications
| Tonearm | Hand assembled RB330 precision tonearm |
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| Motor | 24 V low noise motor |
| Platter | 12 mm glass polished edge |
| Speed control | 0.01 RPM |
| Power supply | Neo Mk2 PSU: 24 V AC protected by resettable fuse | Wall Power supply: Rega PS1 only |
| Power | Power: Via Mini DIN from Neo PSU | Voltage: 24 V AC |
| Power consumption | 7.2 W |
| Connectivity | RCA - Phono |
| Dimensions | 447 x 117 x 360 mm |
| Weight | 6.0Kg |
| Finishes | Brushed Metallic — Available in metallic brushed aluminium |
Neo PSU
| Dimensions | 180 x 150 x 50 mm |
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For full technical specifications, download Planar 3 RS Edition user manual below.
Where to listen
Every model is sold and demonstrated through Joenit's authorized dealer network across Europe. Find your nearest dealer to hear it for yourself.
