Rega

Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Rega

12 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 6, 2025

  Looking for a good vinyl player

  Rega Planar is my go to. Depending on specs, you can go from $600 to unlimited money. I'm very happy with my 1+.

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• #2Dec 6, 2025

  Looking for a good vinyl player

  A true BIFL turntable available new that isn't completely over the top price wise would be the Technics SL-50C, if you would like a direct drive model, or a Rega Planar 2 or possibly the Planar 3. The Technics has a built-in phono preamp that can be switched off, so it can be used with either powered speakers, or connected to an amplifier or receiver that then drives passive speakers.

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• #3Dec 6, 2025

  Looking for a good vinyl player

  Audio Technica AT-LP120X is solid for mid-range, Rega Planar 1 if you want something nicer, or go full send with a Technics SL-1200 if pops really means no budget

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• #4Mar 12, 2025

  I (19M) need help with the mentality of "Buy it For Life" itself

  I have a record player from the 1980s I bought for life. company still makes turntables. Rega Planar Model. I have an amp I just parted with (for audiophile use) Mark Levinson that was amazing. I just bought a True Tone power supply for my guitar stuff that's likely going to work for 10 to 15 years . I have guitars that date back to the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s that work just fine!!! You got it though it's those every day things---my Victorinox SAK--had it my whole life and a second one they service -done it twice when the scales broke. I have old double edge razors that are well over 100 years old that I got in shoe boxes at flea markets that just keep going and going (had them in daily use for myself over 40 years). Straight edge razors same. I have a fountain pen (I don't use it) but with ink it still works. Quality hand tools are GREAT. Cast iron frying pans in daily use that are well over 100 years old . A leather jacket I picked up in Europe at a street market new---45 years in use --not a button has come off. My motorcycle (Triumph) is 25 years old and I've only needed to replace cables, update the chain, headlight, service the breaks. Vices and Anvils, A butcher block table well over 80 years old---Danner boots that keep going and going. My shoe shine kit that's over 70 years old (was my dad's passed to me). Kitchen utensils----I love this old stuff, cleans up well, works daily , keeps going. I even have our families old rotary phone from the 1960s that I changed some wiring to (as a goof)--and it will ring as an internet phone next to my computer. GAF view masters, stereo opticons, magnifying glasses, an old old swing line stapler and hole punch-----

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• #5Mar 3, 2025

  I'm looking for a vinyl player

  I personally love Rega. I believe iirc the Planar 1 had an integrated phono stage. So you could use an adapter to Bluetooth from there. Enjoy the music and have fun with it.

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• #6Jan 3, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Look up Rega turntables. They are hand built in the uk if I remember correctly. Very good quality turntables, I personally have owned the Planar 1+ for a while now and I don’t have a single bad thing to say about it.

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• #7Jan 3, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Rega RP1

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• #8Jan 2, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Since you are in the UK, I'd suggest Rega because they are a UK brand so there are probably loads of used options available. If new, then Rega, and Pro-ject will be your friends towards the lower, beginning part of spectrum. They can get to the higher levels as well, but more options open up with a bigger wallet.

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• #9Jan 2, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Audio-technica AT-LP60 is decent but above that price is better. Like others have said Pro-ject is good, Rega is good. Look for turntables with an adjustable counter weight, easily changed stylus and head shell, anti-skate control and at least 45 and 33 1/3 rpm capabilities. The more automatic the turntable usually the lower quality it is. Best of luck.

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• #10Jan 2, 2025

  Need a good record player

  What’s your budget? “Good” is subjective and one could argue that a BIFL table is going to start around $1k (new) Also everything matters in the signal chain so spending big bucks on a turntable to have a cheap pair of speakers, phono stage or amplification is going to diminish returns. You can buy a used turntable that will outperform most new tables that cost 2-4x the price though  +1 for Rega. I would argue the planar 3 offers the most value for price.

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• #11Jan 2, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Most record players are BIFL, with time the needle will wear out and need replacing on even the really nice stuff. Do skip anything sold by major retailers and low price. Go to your local audio store and have a conversation with them. I own a Rega RP1, considered a nice entry level record player, and I've been pretty happy with it.

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• #12Jan 2, 2025

  Need a good record player

  Project or Rega in the UK for under 1000 pounds. You’ll also need speakers and a receiver to power the speakers. You can also get powered speakers. Go to r/turntables and put in your budget, size of room and any specifics you might have.

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