Product Comparison: Rega Planar 1 vs Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB

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Rega Planar 1 Turntable Gloss Black

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General Specifications

Brand

Rega

Audio-Technica

Model

Planar 1

AT-LP120-USB

Origin

England

Japan

About the Product

The new Planar 1 is the most user friendly Rega turntable to date. Now with preset bias force on the brand new RB110 tonearm, the Planar 1 is set up in seconds after unpacking.

This professional stereo turntable features a high-torque direct-drive motor for quick start-ups and a USB output that connects directly to your computer. Other features include: forward and reverse play capability; cast aluminum platter with slip mat and a start/stop button; three speeds 33/45/78; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-10% or +/-20% adjustment ranges; and removable hinged dust cover. A selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier allows the turntable to plug directly to components with no dedicated turntable input. A USB cable and adapter cables are included along with Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software to digitize your LPs.

Key Specs

Drive Type

Belt drive

Direct Drive

Operation Type

Semi-Automatic

Manual

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Rega Planar 1 Turntable Gloss Black

As is typical on budget audiophile decks controls are super-rudimentary.
Smooth operation and easy to set up.
Easy set up and a great sounding deck. I can’t fault it as it’s as good, if not better than a lot of decks twice it’s price.
It was simple to set up, sounds and looks great.
Bought to replace an old Marantz deck. The difference is like chalk and cheese. With the Rega you feel you are involved in the music.

Size & Weight

Height

4.5 in.

6.1 in.

Width

17.7 in.

Depth

15.1 in.

13.9 in.

Weight

12.1 lbs.

23.5 lbs.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Rega Planar 1 Turntable Gloss Black

The only set-up necessary was to remove the packing from under the platter and fit the balance weight onto the tonearm.
The record player looks amazing too.
I love this turntable. It looks beautiful, is extremely easy to assemble and sounds amazing for the price.
The quality of the construction makes it a thing of beauty.
It's simple, elegant design makes it very attractive to me.

Audio

Record Sizes

7, 12

Playable Record Speeds

33 ⅓, 45

33 ⅓, 45, 78

Stylys/Cartridge

Rega Carbon MM cartridge

Magnet phono cartridge and long-life diamond stylus

Integrated Preamp

Yes

What customers say about "Audio"

Rega Planar 1 Turntable Gloss Black

The sound of this turntable compared to my previous setup is superb. Really notice the difference and even with using 'PC' type speakers
Still, it does a great job on factory fresh premium vinyl, my old records, and some bought from charity shops and record fairs.
The music felt totally stable, no obvious speed issues you hear on poor quality turntables but the balance of the sound, the separation and detail is fantastic.
This turntable provides levels of audio depth, clarity and subtlety which are simply amazing.
Great Turntable for the money. Plays my vinyls in a nice crisp sound.

Features

Control

On/Off switch

Power dial, Start/Stop, Speed control switch, Pitch control, Quartz Speed Lock, Voltage Selector Switch

Functions

Vinyl player

Platter Material

Phenolic

Aluminum die-cast

Dust Cover Included

Yes

Speaker(s) Included

Interfaces

Stereo RCA audio out

Extras

Re-Designed feet, Re-designed brass main bearing, Balance Weight

Mac- and PC-compatible Audacity software digitizes your records, Professional anti-resonance, die-cast aluminum platter with slip mat

Dust Cover Included
Speaker(s) Included

What customers say about "Features"

Rega Planar 1 Turntable Gloss Black

This is a sonically outstanding turntable for the money. The sounds is dynamic and detailed and been built by Rega, it looks and feels classy too.
Well, when it arrived, took about 10 minutes to set up, including the dust lid
Very pure and relaxing. the deck is a dream. Very sincere sound. Great depth of sound. Beautiful.
OK so it's very simple to set up and the sound quality is very good which is the most important thing i guess.
Really pleased with this turntable. Comes with phono cable and everything needed ready to go.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications