Rega · Updated July 2026
Rega Planar 2: price, specs & release date
Rega Planar 2, released 2016. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: rega.co.uk verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Rega Planar 2 is listed at $895 on rega.co.uk as of 2026-07-25, #12 cheapest of 16 turntables (median $572); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 32/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 15 in class.
Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Rega Planar 2 a good buy?
At $895, the Rega Planar 2 is #13 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 12.1 lb is below the median of the 15. By release date, it is the oldest of the 12 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $895 $895.00 at Turntable Lab (authorized US dealer) for the Planar 2 with factory-fitted Rega Nd3 MM cartridge (Nd3 configuration). Accessed July 2026. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Rega |
| Released | 2016 |
| Drive type | belt |
| Speeds | 33 / 45 RPM |
| Cartridge included | Rega Nd3 MM |
| Built in preamp | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB output | No |
| Weight (lb) | 12.1 |
Source: rega.co.uk (verified 2026-07-10) · corroborated by turntablelab.com. Verified against two re-fetched pages. Rega's official Planar 2 page confirms the RB220 tonearm, 24 V low-noise motor, 10 mm float-glass Optiwhite platter, "Advanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard," a 5.5 kg weight, and that the Planar 2 is "now available with the new Nd3 moving magnet factory fitted" (Update May 2024); the page also lists a "What Hi-Fi? Planar 2 review, May 2016," supporting the current generation's 2016 launch (the model's nameplate dates to 1976). Turntable Lab's listing (Planar 2 w/ Nd3 cartridge, Black) confirms motor type belt-drive, phono preamp "n/a" (external preamp required), speeds "33 RPM, 45 RPM," outputs "RCA phono" only (no Bluetooth or USB), weight 12.1 lb / 5.5 kg, premounted Nd3 cartridge, and the $895.00 price. speeds normalized to the source's "33 RPM, 45 RPM" — the original entry's "33⅓" fraction is not present verbatim in either page. Music Direct pricing (referenced in the original note) was not independently re-fetched, so that claim was dropped. Pure-analog deck with no built-in preamp, Bluetooth, or USB.
Is the Rega Planar 2 worth it vs cheaper turntables?
Rega Planar 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier turntables on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 16 ranked
| Product | Price | Drive type | Speeds | Cartridge included | Built in preamp | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rega Planar 2 this | $895 | belt | 33 / 45 RPM | Rega Nd3 MM | No | No |
| Cambridge Audio Alva ST | $699 | belt | 33⅓ / 45 RPM | Audio-Technica AT95E | Yes | Yes |
| U-Turn Orbit Theory | $999 | belt | 33 / 45 RPM | Ortofon 2M Blue | No | No |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Rega Planar 2 cost?
The Rega Planar 2 has a US price of $895 ($895.00 at Turntable Lab (authorized US dealer) for the Planar 2 with factory-fitted Rega Nd3 MM cartridge (Nd3 configuration). Accessed July 2026.), as of 2026-07-10.
How does the Rega Planar 2 compare on price?
At $895, the Rega Planar 2 is #13 cheapest of the 16 turntables we track, where the median is $572.
When was the Rega Planar 2 released?
The Rega Planar 2 was released 2016.
What are the Rega Planar 2's key specs?
Rega Planar 2 (Rega): drive type belt, speeds 33 / 45 RPM, cartridge included Rega Nd3 MM, built in preamp No, bluetooth No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.
Price of record: $895 at rega.co.uk, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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