Elevating the Icon: Meet the Planar 3 RS Edition
Posted by The Sound Org on Nov 12th 2025
The Rega Planar 3 RS Edition builds on the legacy of Rega’s most iconic turntable with a series of thoughtful upgrades that make it one of the most compelling offerings. Long regarded as the sweet spot in the Rega range, the Planar 3 has now been elevated with the RS Edition—a refined, full-production package that’s not only sonically superior, but strikingly handsome with its brushed aluminum finish and premium High-Pressure Laminate plinth.
What sets the RS Edition apart is how it borrows performance-boosting technologies from Rega’s higher-end models while keeping the price impressively competitive. It comes fitted with the Nd5 cartridge, offering superb detail and tracking accuracy, and includes the Neo Mk2 PSU for low-noise power delivery and electronic speed switching. Combined with Rega’s Reference EBLT drive belt and the acclaimed RB330 tonearm, this version of the Planar 3 is designed to deliver greater musical precision, improved dynamics, and a cleaner, more expansive soundstage.
In side-by-side comparisons with the standard Planar 3/Nd3 setup, the RS Edition consistently reveals more space, depth, and musical energy. Whether you’re spinning grunge-era MTV Unplugged sessions or intricate orchestral pieces, the RS Edition locks in every nuance and presents the music with a stability and confidence that brings your vinyl collection to life. It captures the spirit of Rega’s philosophy—low mass, high rigidity—and takes it to another level, bridging the gap toward the Planar 6 in both performance and value. For those looking to invest a little more into their analog experience, the Planar 3 RS Edition is an easy choice.