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Rega Planar 1

87
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 83–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 86.5 · 0 printed, 4 estimated

Rega Planar 1Image: Rega

4 professional reviewers tested the Rega Planar 1, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and build quality.

Reviewed by LB Tech Reviews, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and 1 more

The catch: Changing speed is manual, and it needs a separate phono stage.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

4 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 89est.
    LB Tech ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review

    A lively, dynamic and simple entry-level turntable judged the best budget buy under 400 euro.

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  2. 89est.
    Trusted ReviewsNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2017

    An excellent entry-level turntable with lively, detailed sound and strong timing, among the best at its price.

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  3. 85est.
    TechRadarNo printed score · Buying guide · 2024

    Named the best affordable turntable and an Editor's Choice, with a unified, detailed and dynamic sound and expert build.

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  4. 83est.
    Tech AdvisorNo printed score · Buying guide · 2020

    Listed first in a roundup, the Planar 1 is praised for smooth, quality performance and clean design.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Sound quality3 of 4
Build quality2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Rega Planar 1 worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. Changing speed is manual, and it needs a separate phono stage.

Do critics agree about the Rega Planar 1?

Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Tech Advisor) to 89 (LB Tech Reviews), a spread of 6 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Rega Planar 1?

The Fluance RT82 (critic score 85), best for first-time vinyl buyers.