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The P1 is a lightweight and simple looking record player under the flagship of Rega. The record player is nothing but their old formula which is brought into life by using new parts which also includes the latest tonearm, which is Rega RB100. It has a very simple and purposeful construction from the outside which comprises of a wooden plinth that is covered in dark semigloss laminate while the underlying design is quite complicated. The huge plinth that is being used in the record player helps in storing the unwanted resonant energy.

The plinth rests on similar type of three pods wherein an area of entirely different mass is supported by each of the three feet pods and thereby resulting in different frequencies as well. The Rega P1 record player makes use of a molded platter with a bearing spindle to which a round cross section drive belt is fitted. One good thing about this drive circuitry is the three part phasing network which enables the platter to turn in the proper direction.

This Rega Planar 1 Record player is more economical than its other already available P2 and P3 brothers as it costs around $350. There are two major reasons which are responsible for the reduction in cost. Firstly the use of RB100 tonearm and secondly the use of fiber board platter instead of the glass platter. Rega has made use of an Ortofon OMB 5E which is nothing but a moving magnet phono cartridge in order to make it more attractive especially to its first time users. Infact, the company has not only just bundled the cartridge with the package instead installed it to the perfection.

Undoubtedly capable of delivering outstanding sound quality, the P1 record player from Rega is becomes even better after a week of continuous use. This record player is not only capable of doing justice with the basics of music but also nailing them. The worn out record also works great on this record player. Therefore, Planar 1 record player from Rega is the best package deal of an audio component which is quite affordable.