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Product of the year 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRB330 precision tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 V low noise, low vibration motor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 mm float glass opti-white polished platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced EBLT drive belt fitted as standard from March 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifetime warranty \u003c\/span\u003eagainst manufacture defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega has pioneered the use of lightweight rigid plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClever use of lightweight particulate core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin became the foundations of the high level of performance achieved by the now iconic original Planar range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new Planar 3 takes this design philosophy to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight acrylic laminated plinth strengthened using a new improved double brace system mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) which forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. 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