Rega Planar 3 Turntable, Audiophile Restore, One Owner

Description

I purchased this deck in the early 1990s. It’s now over 30 years old and remains in outstanding condition, fully restored and upgraded with over £750 of meaningful, high-end improvements.

For comparison, a new Rega Planar 3 (no cartridge) currently retails for £695 — but bringing one up to this specification would cost over £1,600, not including the research, parts sourcing, and setup work.

Needless to say, it sounds superb.


NB: The Grado Sonata3 cartridge shown in the photos is not included in the sale.

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🔧 Specifications & Upgrades

Tonearm:
• Original hand-assembled Rega RB300 precision tonearm.

• Included are 4x 1mm thick stainless steel Accu spacers for fine-tuning VTA (£14)

Internal Wiring (major sonic upgrade):
• Rewired by The Vinyl Source (£138) – installed one year ago.
• Continuous full Litz wire from cartridge to RCA connectors.
• Shileded, ultra-low capacitance wires (67 pF total) – improves your system’s frequency response and clarity.
• Dedicated ground wire and Amphenol gold-plated RCA terminals.

Motor:
• Upgraded Rega 24 V low-noise motor (standard on current models).
• Professionally fitted by Grahams Hi-Fi, Islington.
• Includes renewed bearing and fresh oil.

Power Supply:
• Rega Neo PSU (£260, purchased May 2025 from Premium Sound, still in warranty).
• One-button 33/45 rpm speed change.
• Improved speed accuracy and reduced EMI noise.

Platter:
• Original 12 mm float glass platter with polished edge.

Drive Belt:
• Genuine Rega EBLT Advanced Belt (£17, Harrow Audio, 2021).

Electromagnetic Shielding:
• Hagerman “Humbucker” shield (£60) included – ideal if using unshielded cartridges.

Dust Cover:
• Original smoked lid replaced with a genuine Rega clear lid – excellent condition.

Dimensions (lid closed):
447 mm (W) × 117 mm (H) × 360 mm (D)

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Additional Notes

• Receipts available for all upgrades listed above.
• Collection only from North London (no shipping – original box not available).
• Demo available on request - bring your records!
• I’m happy to answer any questions.
• Please, only serious buyers. This is a fantastic bargain, to those who know what they’re looking for.

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Thanks for looking!
A unique and meticulously upgraded Rega Planar 3 – ready to outperform many modern decks at twice the price.

Posted: 57 mins ago

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