Rega Planar 1 Plus

The P1 is a good starter table and can be almost fully upgraded as you have the money. I've set one up at a bar and found it to be easy to use and highly reliable. Options include: new cartridge, glass platter, platter mat, tonearm. Rega is the only company that designs and builds their turntables at their own factory. Rega is dedicated to building better sounding, engineered audio. Their competition doesn't.

P Product Research Specialist Product Research Specialist · 1.1K subscribers · Aug 2026

What Hi-Fi gave it five stars and a What Hi-Fi Awards win.

E Eneba Tringë Cakaj Elshani · reviewer · May 2026

The Rega Planar 1 represents everything a value turntable should be: exceptional build quality , thoughtful engineering , and room to grow . Handmade in England by one of the most respected names in analog audio, this is the best value turntable for listeners who want long-term performance without breaking the bank.

When audiophiles were asked which turntable they'd genuinely recommend to someone just starting out, the Rega Planar 1 topped the list with nearly 20% of the vote. That's a significant lead over everything else on the ranking, including decks that cost several times more.

M Martins Hi-Fi Presto Web Design · reviewer · Mar 2026

If your amplifier doesn't have a dedicated phono input — and most modern amplifiers don't — the Planar 1 Plus removes the need to buy a separate phono stage, making it an excellent all-in-one starting point.

H Headphonesty Article

Collectors consistently praise the Planar 1 for being beginner-friendly. Its stripped‑down design also means fewer parts to break or drift out of alignment, making it nearly maintenance‑free for years.

W Westcoasthifi Article

This turntable doesn’t feature a Phono Stage, but if you do need one however, they conveniently have their Planar 1 Plus , a similarly priced alternative that’s easier to slot into an existing system!

M Mojo Article · Nov 2023

With its included dust cover and no-fuss design, the Planar 1 Plus is a perfect entry point for vinyl fans seeking straightforward performance and Rega's signature musicality.

H Headphonesty Article

The Rega Planar 1 ranks first because Rega keeps the design focused on the parts that most directly shape playback, namely the motor, tonearm, and platter.

The Planar 1 carries that same Rega intent: purposeful design, tight engineering, and performance that feels immediate from the first record.

T Tom's Guide Article · Feb 2022

It sounds epic as well, and while it costs more in the U.S. than the U.K., it's still an excellent turntable for just about everyone.

S SlashGear Luke Mitchell · reviewer · Sept 2023

This unit offers exceptional sound performance, build quality, and value within the mid-range segment.