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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Rega turntables in the USA?
You can buy Rega at Vinyl Sound, Buffalo, NY, an authorized Rega dealer serving Western New York and customers across the United States. We carry the full Rega range, including Planar turntables, RB tonearms, cartridges, Fono and Aura phono stages, and amplifiers. Order online with shipping across the USA, or visit our Buffalo showroom to audition Rega and get expert setup advice.
Are Rega turntables good?
Yes. Rega is the most decorated turntable brand in the history of the What Hi-Fi? Awards. At the 2025 What Hi-Fi? Awards, Rega won six awards, with the Planar 3 RS Edition named Product of the Year for turntables, and at the 2024 awards the Planar 3 with Nd3 was also Product of the Year. Hand-built in England since 1973, Rega turntables are known for precision engineering and a lively, detailed, musical sound, which makes them a benchmark at every price point.
Where are Rega turntables made?
Rega turntables are hand-built in Southend-on-Sea, England, where Rega Research has designed and manufactured analog components since 1973. Rega engineers its own lightweight plinths, ultra-low-noise motors, tonearms and bearings in-house, which is central to the brand's precision and consistency. This UK hand-manufacturing is one of the reasons Rega is regarded as a reference for analog performance.
What is the difference between the Rega Planar 1, 3, 6, 8 and 10?
The Planar series steps up in engineering as you climb the range. The Planar 1 is the ideal entry, simple and rewarding, and the Planar 2 and Planar 3 add better platters, tonearms and cartridges. The Planar 6, available in an RS Edition, brings a lighter plinth and outboard power supply, while the Planar 8 and Planar 10 use advanced low-mass materials for reference performance. At the top sits the Naia, Rega's flagship with ceramic platter technology. Each Planar shares Rega's signature rhythmic precision.
Which Rega turntable is best for me?
The best Rega depends on your budget and system. For a first high-quality record player, the Planar 1 and Planar 2 deliver excellent sound out of the box. The Planar 3 and Planar 3 RS are long-standing favorites for a serious yet affordable setup. For audiophile performance, step up to the Planar 6, Planar 8 or Planar 10, and for a no-compromise reference, the Naia. Our Buffalo, NY team can match a Rega turntable, cartridge and phono stage to your system.
Do Rega turntables come with a cartridge, and which cartridges do you carry?
Many Rega turntables come with a factory-fitted Rega cartridge matched to the deck, so they are ready to play. As you upgrade, we carry the full Rega cartridge range, including the moving magnet Carbon, Nd3, Nd5, Nd7 and Nd9, and the moving coil Ania, Ania Pro, Apheta 3 and Aphelion 2. A better cartridge is one of the most effective upgrades, and our team can recommend the right match for your Rega turntable and phono stage.
Do I need a phono stage for a Rega turntable?
Yes, unless your amplifier already has a built-in phono input. A phono stage boosts the cartridge signal to line level and applies RIAA equalization. Rega offers a full range, from the affordable Fono Mini A2D and Fono MM Mk5 for moving magnet cartridges, to the Fono MC Mk4 and Aos MC for moving coil, up to the reference Aura MC. Matching the phono stage to your cartridge gets the best from your Rega, and we can help you choose.
How do I ground and set up a Rega turntable?
Rega turntables are designed for simple, reliable setup. Place the deck on a level, stable surface away from your speakers, fit the platter and belt, and set the tracking force and bias per Rega's guidance. If you hear a hum, connect the turntable or phono stage ground wire to the grounding terminal on your amplifier or phono stage. Many Rega decks need very little adjustment out of the box, and our Buffalo, NY team can set yours up correctly or advise you.
Do you also carry Rega tonearms, amplifiers and speakers?
Yes. We stock the Rega RB tonearm series, including the RB220, RB330, RB880, RB3000 and flagship RB Titanium, plus Rega amplifiers from the io and Brio to the Elex, Elicit Mk5-R, Aethos and reference Osiris, along with the Aya and Kyte loudspeakers and turntable accessories such as power supplies, belts and upgrade platters. This lets you build a complete Rega system from one authorized dealer, with shipping across the USA.
Why buy Rega from Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY?
Vinyl Sound, Buffalo, NY is an authorized Rega dealer serving Western New York and the United States, so every turntable, cartridge and component is genuine and fully warranted. Our team provides expert guidance on matching a Rega turntable, tonearm, cartridge and phono stage to your system, and can set it up correctly for you. Enjoy shipping across the USA, or visit our Buffalo showroom to audition the full Rega lineup before you buy.
