Rega's plug-and-play belt-drive turntable keeps connection simple: a captive stereo cable ends in a pair of RCA plugs you run straight to a phono input. There is no built-in phono stage, so an amplifier with a phono input or an external MM preamp is required. The fixed cable means no swapping interconnects, and no separate ground wire is needed. There's no USB or Bluetooth — this is a focused analog deck with a factory-fitted Carbon cartridge.
Rega’s plug-and-play belt-drive turntable with a captive RCA output cable and no built-in preamp — pure analog, no USB.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Rega
- Release Year
- 2016
- Model Number
- Planar 1
- Category
- Turntable
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCA Stereo Audio | 1 | — | — | Output (captive cable) | Fixed captive cable terminated in RCA plugs; phono-level. Requires a phono input or external MM preamp. |
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Notes & Compatibility
Captive stereo output cable terminated in a pair of RCA plugs; no built-in phono stage, so an external MM preamp or a phono-equipped amplifier is required. No separate ground wire is needed with the supplied cable. No USB or Bluetooth. Because the lead is captive you cannot swap in a longer interconnect, so place the deck within reach of the phono input. A separate phono preamp feeds a line-level (AUX) input on the amp, never a second phono input. The factory-fitted Rega Carbon MM cartridge (a modified Audio-Technica AT91) suits any standard MM phono stage. Speed change is manual: lift the platter and move the belt to the lower pulley step for 45rpm. Power comes from an external wall adapter feeding the 24V synchronous motor through a small round plug (not modeled as a port).
Common questions
How many ports does the Rega Planar 1 (2016) have?
The Rega Planar 1 (2016) has 1 port: 1 × RCA Stereo Audio.
Does the Rega Planar 1 (2016) have HDMI?
No. The Rega Planar 1 (2016) has no HDMI port. No video-capable port is recorded for this device.
Does the Rega Planar 1 (2016) have a headphone jack?
No. The Rega Planar 1 (2016) has no 3.5 mm headphone jack. Its audio connections are 1 × RCA Stereo Audio.
