Rega RP1 /Performance Pack

About this product

Rega RP1 Turntable With Performance Pack: Acclaimed 'Table, Pre-Installed Cartridge, Reference Drive Belt, and Mat Give You Plug-and-Play Ease, Detailed Sound, and More Fun
The recently redesigned, entry-level Rega RP1 turntable sounds better than many costlier designs and, now with a pre-installed Performance Pack, runs circles around the rest of the analog field at this amazingly discounted price point. This deal is like getting a free Performance Pack with an RP1. For starters, RP1includes a trifecta of sonic-optimizing components: Rega's acclaimed RB101 tonearm, an exceptionally inert phenolic resin platter, and a very quiet motor. The turntable also comes fully set up from the factory in England, so you will have RP1 spinning your favorite tunes in no time at all. Rega's Performance Pack takes it to another level. Comprised of a Reference Drive Belt that vastly improves speed stability and tonal accuracy, a Rega Bias 2 MM cartridge renowned for its exceptional balance and detail, and a wool turntable mat that enhances coupling and damping, the Performance Pack is akin to adding a stage kit on a a stock motorcycle and reaping benefits that cover everything from operation to sound and functionality. RP1 even has a dustcover to protect it when it isn't playing. You simply can't do better for this cost.

"There's no easier turntable on earth to set up than the RP1. The combination of an improved platter and bearing are a big hit on the RP1. There was no mistake that the RP1 is a major step up. After extended listening sessions in three very different levels of systems, the RP1 definitely delivers a solid helping of analog magic. The fact is that the RP1 offers solid performance, excellent value and is a great place to start listening to vinyl!"
– Jeff Dorgay, Editor, TONEAudio

RB101 Tonearm and a Redesigned Platter for Enhanced Analog Sound
Rega's RB101 is a substantial redesign of Rega's least-expensive tonearm. Rega slipped in smooth, high-precision bearings and developed an all-new non-resonant headshell. This hand-assembled design offers great tracking, excellent tonal balance, and a low noise floor. The best part: Adjusting tracking force with the Bias 2 cartridge is as simple as sliding the counterweight as far down the stem as it will go. Created from phenolic resin and made specifically for RP1, the flywheel effect platter improves speed stability, lowers the resonant frequency, and helps eliminate vibration. Combined with the more powerful and quieter motor, RP1's performance exceeds all expectations.

SKU

UTRA1391233

Warranty

This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.

What's Included:

Rega Performance pack with upgraded mat,belt and Bias 2 cartridge in attached envelope,
platter mat , mounted cartridge, platter, drive belt, owner's manual, dust cover, and tonearm counterweight.

Notes

8/10 condition, with some light scratches and swirling on the dust cover. Overall, presents incredibly well. All functions tested, and sounds fantastic. The upgrade performance pack comes inside the box, and is not currently installed on the table. We're also unsure of the hours on the cart, but seems to be in incredibly good shape. .

Specifications

Description: Two-speed belt-drive turntable with manual tonearm & moving-magnet cartridge.
Motor: AC synchronous
Platter: phenolic resin
Speeds: 33.3 & 45rpm
Tonearm tube: aluminum alloy
Downforce calibration: none
Antiskating mechanism: magnetic
Tonearm effective length: 240mm
Cartridge: Ortofon OM 5E
Recommended tracking force: 1.75g
Output: 4mV at 1kHz, 5cm/s

Dimensions: 17.5" x 4.5" x 15"
Weight: 9.2 lbs

Shipping Policy

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Returns

This product comes with a 14 day return policy. If you're not satisfied with it's performance, let us know and we'll be happy to help. In the rare case this product comes to you defective, we'll pick up the shipping charges to bring it back here.

Contact Information

Have questions? Feel free to call us at 800-449-8333. We're happy to help!