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Rega Planar 1 Plus

Tom's Guide calls it the best turntable around — the Rega Planar 1 Plus is a serious audiophile deck with a built-in phono stage, making it a complete, no-compromise setup.

$500-$650
Pros
  • Tom's Guide's top-rated turntable after extensive hands-on testing
  • Built-in phono preamp (the 'Plus' version) means fewer boxes and cables
  • Rega's renowned belt-drive engineering delivers exceptional speed stability
  • Upgradeable cartridge path for long-term investment in sound quality
Cons
  • Significantly more expensive than mid-range options
  • Manual operation only — no auto-return or auto-stop
  • Minimalist design means no USB output for digitizing records
Why we recommend it

If you want the best sound quality without building a full separates system, the Rega Planar 1 Plus is the turntable to beat. It's what serious vinyl listeners actually use.

Tom's Guide

I've found that the characterful Rega Planar 1 Plus is the best turntable around.