--- product_id: 43570180 title: "Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red)" brand: "rega" price: "429.34 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43570180-rega-planar-2-turntable-with-rb220-tonearm-glass-platter-carbon store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 75 RPM precision spin Gloss red modern finish Self-securing brass bearing Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) **Brand:** rega **Price:** 429.34 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔴 Spin Your Style, Hear the Difference ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) by rega - **How much does it cost?** 429.34 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43570180-rega-planar-2-turntable-with-rb220-tonearm-glass-platter-carbon) ## Best For - rega enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted rega brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Next-Level Stability:** Self-securing brass bearing ensures ultra-smooth rotation and long-lasting durability for your vinyl collection. - • **Premium Glass Platter:** The 10mm Optiwhite float glass platter reduces resonance for pristine audio clarity every time. - • **Sleek Modern Aesthetic:** Turn heads with the eye-catching gloss red acrylic laminated plinth that complements any stylish workspace. - • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Seamlessly connect to speakers, PCs, or laptops via auxiliary for an effortless, immersive listening experience. - • **Crystal-Clear Sound Precision:** Experience flawless analog playback with the high-torque AC motor spinning at a precise 75 RPM. ## Overview The REGAPlanar 2 Turntable combines precision engineering with a striking gloss red finish, featuring a 10mm Optiwhite glass platter, self-securing brass bearing, and a carbon cartridge for superior analog sound. Designed for modern audiophiles, it supports 75 RPM playback and versatile connectivity to elevate your vinyl experience. ## Description The new Planar 2 was developed over the past two years alongside the recently released Planar 3. Featuring the brand new RB220 tonearm which is packed with groundbreaking new features. Features Re-designed feet - New improved foot assembly to increase stability and reduce vibration transfer. Carbon cartridge - supplied as standard on all Planar 2s for simple plug and play convenience. Motor cover tray - with integrated cooling. Optional lid / plinth protectors - supplied to prevent marks on the plinth and keep it looking its best. Instructions - Easy to use multi-lingual quick start guide for easy set up. NEW walnut effect finish supplied with smoked dust cover as standard A new 24v low noise motor acrylic laminated plinth newly designed central bearing and so much more. Every feature of this innovative new turntable is designed to extract the maximum amount of information and detail from your vinyl collection. Tonearm Featuring the brand new RB220 tonearm which is packed with groundbreaking new features. Incorporating new ultra low friction Rega designed bespoke zero play ball bearings (Patent Pending) housed within a brand new stiffer and lightweight bearing housing which was developed with a new automatic bias setting negating the need for the user to set bias making it almost completely plug and play apart from simple arm balancing. The new housing also includes an integrated arm clip and uses Rega's latest custom aluminum arm tube. Hub Bearing The Planar 2 has a new 11mm self-securing brass bearing (Patent Pending) offering improved fit and less stress on the bearing preventing the transfer of potential energy. Plinth High gloss acrylic laminated plinth stiffer and vastly improved appearance with ergonomically positioned power switch. Three plinth finishes available high gloss black white or red. Motor New 24v low noise low vibration motor assembly and new PCB. Platter New float glass Optiwhite 10mm Impr Review: Wow! Upgrade from Audio Technica AT-120LP - I’ve had an AT-120LP turntable for many years and it served me well. Early on I removed the internal phono preamp (per Steve Hoffman forum), added an external Cambridge Audio preamp, and added a Shure M97xE cartridge. Audio components at time were Emotiva Airmotiv B1+, Emotiva a-100 amp, and Dayton audio 1200 sub. For a budget hi-fi system it totally rocked and led me to buy 100+ albums and get way into vinyl. Then I started down the upgrade path. I started by adding an Emotiva PT-100 preamp and Emotiva Airmotiv se8 sub. Bass got way more tight, punchy and balanced. Next I got an Ortofon red which sounded great but not much difference than my Shure. Sound was a bit clearer but man that Shure sounded so good. Couple years later the needle broke off my Ortofon and I bought an AT-VM95SH cartridge with Shibata stylus. After dropping $200+ it I was stoked to be blown away by the sound. I installed it using a protractor and scale, but the AT-120LP anti-skate adjustment didn’t work. Not sure why but the cartridge did not sound good on my setup. Some albums were super clear, but the sound was analytical and unbalanced. Amy Winehouse’s voice blended into the midrange, rock albums were muddy, jazz was super clear but lacking cohesion. Returned it. The time came to upgrade my system and I did a ton of research. Top contenders were the Rega planar series, Technics sl1200, Project Debut Pro. The planar 3 was my initial top choice but decided dropping $1k+ was overkill. Research is difficult because there are audiophiles that say everything isn’t good unless it costs thousands. Truth is nowadays you can get killer sound for way less. I was drawn to Rega due ti their indisputable reputation, killer What Hi-Fi reviews of the Planar line, and overall reviews on sound and build quality. Went with the Planar 2 due to the slick glass platter, one piece tonearm with frictionless bearings, and once I learned the new Planar 2 had anti-skate adjustment, that was it. The build is totally different than the AT-120 in every way. It is designed to totally isolate the sound and eliminate and vibrations or interference. Tonearm has one piece cable from cartridge to preamp. Motor is separated completely and only connects to platter via rubber belt. The planar 2 does not have VTA adjustment, you need to add a spacer. Folks say over 2mm spacer and the lid won’t close. Others say a spacer is not needed. My next upgrade will be a Nagoaka MP-110 cartridge (many say spacer is not needed) but man it sounds so good I’m gonna wear out this carbon for a while first. Other item of note is you need to move the belt to switch from 33 1/3 to 45 speed. I don’t listen to many 45s, but when I do, I’ve got no prob being more hands on to switch it; it’s part of the experience. The Rega turntable is built well. Every part of it feels quality when you use it. The tonearm is super light and the bearings are perfectly smooth with no play. Tonearm drop has a metal piston. Platter is perfectly balanced and floats above the table on the smaller diameter sub-platter. It looks killer and is fun to use. The Rega Carbon cartridge sounded great out of the gates, but is really opening up after about 25 hours of play. Now it sounds really really good. The table has a lot to do with that, but honestly I was planning to upgrade the cartridge right away and now I am going to wait. Super balanced sound, great separation of vocals from midrange, tight bass. The cartridge isn’t expensive, but Rega engineers matched it so well to this table it sounds incredible. Super stoked!! Review: A really great Turntable at a moderate price point! - I'll admit I did get a used one for $550 through desertcart that was essentially opened and repackaged. That price point is perfect for what this TT delivers. Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance. I really like the minimalist look of the table too. Its simple yet elegant. The sound is great, but I'm sure some improvement will be had once I upgrade the cartridge down the line. On a side note, the whole "just get a RP3" is a really bad argument. Without a cartridge youre spending $1000 for a RP3. For a used RP2 at half the price you still get a great TT with a glass platter and a better tone arm and plinth than the RP1 that comes with a cartridge that is adequate. There is a justification for going up or down depending on your budget. Granted this is only my second TT, but I think it sounds fantastic! The RP2 is great! ## Features - Rega Carbon Cartridge - Gloss Acrylic Laminated Plinth - Self Securing Brass Bearing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B072QF528T | | Additional Features | New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10mm platter | | Best Sellers Rank | #240,746 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,455 in Audio & Video Turntables | | Brand | REGA | | Built-In Media | Phono Cable, Auxiliary Cable | | Color | Gloss Red | | Compatible Devices | [Speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop] | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (377) | | Cycles | AC Motor | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.59"L x 14.17"W x 4.61"H | | Item Weight | 12.12 Pounds | | Manufacturer | REGA | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 75 RPM | | Mfr Part Number | Rega | | Model Name | Rega Planar 2 | | Model Number | RP2R | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Signal Format | Analog | | Style Name | Modern | | Voltage | 24 Volts | | Warranty Description | 3 year manufacturer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** REGA - **Color:** Gloss Red - **Compatible Devices:** [Speaker, Personal Computer, Laptop] - **Included Components:** Phono Cable, Auxiliary Cable - **Item Weight:** 12.12 Pounds - **Material:** Plastic - **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 75 RPM - **Model Name:** Rega Planar 2 - **Special Feature:** New float glass ‘Optiwhite’ 10mm platter - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vKX+3bJTL.jpg) ![Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SHRConHdL.jpg) ![Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51gGY6czDlL.jpg) ![Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51SAA4vBqPL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow! Upgrade from Audio Technica AT-120LP *by T***K on September 9, 2023* I’ve had an AT-120LP turntable for many years and it served me well. Early on I removed the internal phono preamp (per Steve Hoffman forum), added an external Cambridge Audio preamp, and added a Shure M97xE cartridge. Audio components at time were Emotiva Airmotiv B1+, Emotiva a-100 amp, and Dayton audio 1200 sub. For a budget hi-fi system it totally rocked and led me to buy 100+ albums and get way into vinyl. Then I started down the upgrade path. I started by adding an Emotiva PT-100 preamp and Emotiva Airmotiv se8 sub. Bass got way more tight, punchy and balanced. Next I got an Ortofon red which sounded great but not much difference than my Shure. Sound was a bit clearer but man that Shure sounded so good. Couple years later the needle broke off my Ortofon and I bought an AT-VM95SH cartridge with Shibata stylus. After dropping $200+ it I was stoked to be blown away by the sound. I installed it using a protractor and scale, but the AT-120LP anti-skate adjustment didn’t work. Not sure why but the cartridge did not sound good on my setup. Some albums were super clear, but the sound was analytical and unbalanced. Amy Winehouse’s voice blended into the midrange, rock albums were muddy, jazz was super clear but lacking cohesion. Returned it. The time came to upgrade my system and I did a ton of research. Top contenders were the Rega planar series, Technics sl1200, Project Debut Pro. The planar 3 was my initial top choice but decided dropping $1k+ was overkill. Research is difficult because there are audiophiles that say everything isn’t good unless it costs thousands. Truth is nowadays you can get killer sound for way less. I was drawn to Rega due ti their indisputable reputation, killer What Hi-Fi reviews of the Planar line, and overall reviews on sound and build quality. Went with the Planar 2 due to the slick glass platter, one piece tonearm with frictionless bearings, and once I learned the new Planar 2 had anti-skate adjustment, that was it. The build is totally different than the AT-120 in every way. It is designed to totally isolate the sound and eliminate and vibrations or interference. Tonearm has one piece cable from cartridge to preamp. Motor is separated completely and only connects to platter via rubber belt. The planar 2 does not have VTA adjustment, you need to add a spacer. Folks say over 2mm spacer and the lid won’t close. Others say a spacer is not needed. My next upgrade will be a Nagoaka MP-110 cartridge (many say spacer is not needed) but man it sounds so good I’m gonna wear out this carbon for a while first. Other item of note is you need to move the belt to switch from 33 1/3 to 45 speed. I don’t listen to many 45s, but when I do, I’ve got no prob being more hands on to switch it; it’s part of the experience. The Rega turntable is built well. Every part of it feels quality when you use it. The tonearm is super light and the bearings are perfectly smooth with no play. Tonearm drop has a metal piston. Platter is perfectly balanced and floats above the table on the smaller diameter sub-platter. It looks killer and is fun to use. The Rega Carbon cartridge sounded great out of the gates, but is really opening up after about 25 hours of play. Now it sounds really really good. The table has a lot to do with that, but honestly I was planning to upgrade the cartridge right away and now I am going to wait. Super balanced sound, great separation of vocals from midrange, tight bass. The cartridge isn’t expensive, but Rega engineers matched it so well to this table it sounds incredible. Super stoked!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really great Turntable at a moderate price point! *by E***Y on August 23, 2019* I'll admit I did get a used one for $550 through amazon that was essentially opened and repackaged. That price point is perfect for what this TT delivers. Easy setup, great out of the box sound, and sleek performance. I really like the minimalist look of the table too. Its simple yet elegant. The sound is great, but I'm sure some improvement will be had once I upgrade the cartridge down the line. On a side note, the whole "just get a RP3" is a really bad argument. Without a cartridge youre spending $1000 for a RP3. For a used RP2 at half the price you still get a great TT with a glass platter and a better tone arm and plinth than the RP1 that comes with a cartridge that is adequate. There is a justification for going up or down depending on your budget. Granted this is only my second TT, but I think it sounds fantastic! The RP2 is great! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds great. My initial review was Not So Great. *by W***R on July 7, 2017* My initial review was 3 stars based upon setup. Since that time, I've listened to a few records, and they really sound great. Sounds way way better than my old Technics. So I changed my review from 3 to 5 stars. ____________________________________________ Initial Setup: (This review might change.) Four things struck me as really cheap after I first set up this turntable. First, the little mat that is put on the glass platter is not round. It is off by a bit, so when it spins, it looks off balance. You'd really expect that a $675 turntable would have a very round mat. Nothing says precision like an off balance spinning object. Second, the dust cover hinges are really flimsy. They are made of plastic. Imagine bending a piece of plastic back and forth a dozen times, and the hoping that that plastic stays strong. They look like they might last about a year at most. I do see that you can purchase hinge replacements, so I guess that hinge replacements are expected. Third, balancing the tone arm is a bit awkward. The anti skate/bias is set so high (and you can't adjust it) so that it's very difficult to follow the instructions that say to balance it over the platter. I had to go to Youtube and found some Danish or Norwegian clip that explained how to do it. It's a bit awkward, but I think I got it set up. Do I have it off by a half or quarter gram. Possibly. Probably. Who knows? Should I have to buy a scale of some type to find out? I guess so. Fourth, how do I know that it's really spinning at 33 rpm? I don't, and I just have to hope that it does. I'm a bit concerned because the little bitty rubber band that controls the speed (motor to platter drive well) is not any where near tight. That may be a good idea to prevent stretching, but if you're a true stereophile, don't you want to make sure that the record is really spinning at 33.33 rpm and not 31.45 rpm? (I'm not a true stereophile.) All in all, I'm quite underwhelmed by such a hyped-up turntable. I'm replacing an old Technics SL-1400, and with the Technics, the above 4 things were nailed down and solid. The Rega Planar 2 is just chintzy in comparison. Not sure if the tone arm is balanced, hope the bias is really correct, hope speed is correct and the dust cover hinges will probably fail. Yes, I'm sure I can buy some pretty fancy equipment that will diagnosis the balance, bias and speed, but should I have to do that? I'll listen to it shortly. Maybe I'll change my mind after that. Or maybe I'll just get the Technics fixed. ## Frequently Bought Together - Rega Planar 2 Turntable with RB220 Tonearm Glass Platter and Carbon Cartridge (Gloss Red) - Big Fudge Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit - 4-in-1 Record Cleaner Solution - Includes Ultra-Soft Velvet Record Brush, Cleaning Liquid, Stylus Brush and Storage Pouch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43570180-rega-planar-2-turntable-with-rb220-tonearm-glass-platter-carbon](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/43570180-rega-planar-2-turntable-with-rb220-tonearm-glass-platter-carbon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*