# Rega Planar 1: specs and price

**Price (US):** $595 at rega.co.uk (Current US retail price, Music Direct and Upscale Audio, June 2026.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 16 turntables we track it is #9 cheapest of 16; category median $572.
**Brand:** Rega
**Released:** 2016
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 42/100, #6 of 15 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $595 |
| Brand | Rega |
| Released | 2016 |
| Drive type | belt |
| Speeds | 33⅓ / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Rega Carbon MM |
| Built in preamp | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB output | No |
| Weight (lb) | 9.3 |

## Where it stands

At $595, the Rega Planar 1 is #9 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572. On the spec sheet, its release of 2016 is the lowest of the 12, and its weight of 9.3 lb is below the median of the 15.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted hi-fi testers, What Hi-Fi and TechRadar, reviewed the Rega Planar 1 (aka PL1) hands-on, both rating it a class-leading entry-level deck with detailed, rhythmic, unified sound and easy setup. Both are qualitative listening tests with no lab measurements. The only recurring critique is that it can over-indulge warm or lush recordings. No RTINGS-style benchmarks exist. (Based on 2 reviews, 2024-02-22–2025-10-16.)

Praised: Reveals fine detail without harshness; beyond entry-level resolution; Rhythmic, expressive, unified 'performance' presentation across genres; Carefully engineered build with easy plug-and-play setup.
Flagged: Can sound slightly less perky / overly warm on lush recordings; No modern features (no USB or wireless); pricey for 'entry level'.
Disagreement: The two testers diverge on warmth: TechRadar found the deck 'a little too ready to indulge lush or luxuriant recordings,' whereas What Hi-Fi explicitly praised Rega for not playing up 'analogue warmth,' saying you needn't worry about being left wanting for body.
Sources: What Hi-Fi (2025-10-16, whathifi.com), TechRadar (2024-02-22, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Rega Planar 1?**

Two whitelisted hi-fi testers, What Hi-Fi and TechRadar, reviewed the Rega Planar 1 (aka PL1) hands-on, both rating it a class-leading entry-level deck with detailed, rhythmic, unified sound and easy setup. Both are qualitative listening tests with no lab measurements. The only recurring critique is that it can over-indulge warm or lush recordings. No RTINGS-style benchmarks exist. Praised: Reveals fine detail without harshness; beyond entry-level resolution; Rhythmic, expressive, unified 'performance' presentation across genres; Carefully engineered build with easy plug-and-play setup. Flagged: Can sound slightly less perky / overly warm on lush recordings; No modern features (no USB or wireless); pricey for 'entry level'. (From 2 tester reviews.)

**How much does the Rega Planar 1 cost?**

The Rega Planar 1 has a US price of $595 (Current US retail price, Music Direct and Upscale Audio, June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Rega Planar 1 compare on price?**

At $595, the Rega Planar 1 is #9 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572.

**When was the Rega Planar 1 released?**

The Rega Planar 1 was released 2016.

**What are the Rega Planar 1's key specs?**

Rega Planar 1 (Rega): drive type belt, speeds 33⅓ / 45 RPM, cartridge included Rega Carbon MM, built in preamp No, bluetooth No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.rega.co.uk/products/planar-1 (rega.co.uk, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/turntables/rega-planar-1-turntable-p1/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/turntables/rega-planar-1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Rega Planar 1 price of record was $595 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/turntables/rega-planar-1/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl