Rega
Rega
Most famous for their award-winning Planar range of turntables, Rega Research Ltd. has been building hi-fi components in England for 50 years. Today not only do they continue to design and refine their 6-strong Planar models, but they also manufacture electronics as well including amplifiers, phono preamplifiers, CD players, and speakers too! Creative Audio has been Winnipeg’s authorised dealer for Rega for over 30 years. We love them, and its easy to hear why!
Turntables
Turntables
Fifty years ago, in 1973, Rega released their first turntable, the Planet. Two years later they would release the first Planar turntable, and a legend was born. Today, the award-winning Planar range is world-renowned for its incredible value and joyous sound. Get the beat in your feet with a Rega Planar record player!
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Rega Planar 1
From $699
The multi-award winning turntable for the budget audiophile. Comes complete with Rega Carbon cartridge.
Rega Planar 1 Plus
From $945
Take the award-winning Planar 1 and add an award-winning Fono Mini phono preamp for an integrated record playing solution.
Rega Planar 2
$999
A higher mass glass platter and improved tonearm allow the Planar 2 to deliver more music from the groove for just a small increase in your investment.
Rega Planar 3
From $1,345
A heavier glass platter, plinth bracing for rigidity, and the legendary RB330 tonearm with high-grade cabling all come together in the Planar 3. Easily the best value in the Planar range and our most popular model.
Rega Planar 6
From $2,245
A lightweight but rigid foam core plinth supports a heavy dual-layer glass platter in the Planar 6, the beginning of the true high-end Rega Planar journey. Includes the Neo power supply. A stunner of a turntable.
Rega Planar 8
From $4,495
Inspired by Rega’s cost-no-object Naiad, the star of the show here is the ultra-lightweight skeletal foam core plinth. Other improvements include the triple-layer glass platter and incredibly precise RB880 tonearm. Neo power supply included.
Rega Planar 10
From $8,395
The ultimate Rega Planar experience. Combining a skeletal foam core plinth with a heavy mass ceramic platter, the precision RB3000 tonearm, and the PL10 power supply, the Planar 10 delivers an analog performance you could’ve have imagined possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a phono preamp? Do I need one?
A: Phono preamps provide the extra boost of amplification the output from a turntable requires. Many amplifiers have a special input for this purpose labelled ‘Phono’. If yours does not, you will need a phono preamp. You can also significantly improve the sound quality of your turntable with a higher quality phono preamp.
Q: How long will the needle on my record player last?
A: Generally you can expect around a useful life of around 1,000 hours, depending on the condition of your records.
At Creative Audio we firmly believe that, out of the box, Rega Planar turntables offer the best value in the world. What’s even better is that most of their models can be upgraded to deliver even better sound quality. It is for these reasons that an investment in Rega is one of the wisest you can make.
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Rega Neo MK2
$625
An incredible audio upgrade for the Planar 3 and many past Rega Planar models. Also offers electronic speed control.
Rega Advanced EBLT
$65
Fitted as standard on many modern Planar models, this drive belt is available separately as an upgrade and/or replacement for older Rega Planar turntables.
Rega Reference EBLT
$95
Delivering an audible and measurable improvement in sound quality, this is the ultimate drive belt upgrade for any Rega Planar turntable.
Phono Preamplifiers and Cartridges
Phono Preamplifiers and Cartridges
At Creative Audio, we design audio systems with our ‘source first’ philosophy. There’s no better analog source than a Rega Planar turntable, but never overlook the importance of the phono preamp! Even if your amplifier has a built-in Phono input, you can get significantly better sound quality by using an external phono stage.
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Rega Fono Mini A2D MK2
$335
An affordable and award-winning phono preamp that includes a USB output for easy connection to your computer for digitizing your vinyl collection.
Rega Fono MC MK4
$725
With adjustable gain and loading, this is a high-performance phono preamp specifically for moving coil (MC) cartridges.
Rega Aria MK3
From $2,245
For the discerning audiophile, this high-end phono preamp reveals detail and texture in your music you didn’t know existed. Supports both MM and MC cartridges.
Rega Aura MC
$8,995
An audiophile reference phono preamplifier for moving coil cartridges. When only the best will do.
Whether you’re replacing a well-worn needle or just have the itch to upgrade, Rega’s range of phono cartridges provide plenty of opportunity to up your vinyl game!
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Rega Carbon
$95
A high-performance budget moving magnet (MM) design, fitted as standard on the Planar 1 and Planar 2.
Rega Nd3
$499
Rega’s mid-range moving magnet (MM) design, available separately and fitted to the Planar 2 and Planar 3 turntable models.
Rega Nd5
$899
Rega’s premium moving magnet (MM) phono cartridge, available separately and fitted to the Planar 3 and Planar 6 turntable models.
Integrated Amplifiers
Integrated Amplifiers
What is so addictive about Rega turntables is their innate sense of musical timing; they get your toes tapping and are just bloody fun to listen to! Who wouldn’t want more of that? Well, add a Rega integrated amplifier to your system and you will!
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Rega io
$995
A compact cracker of an amplifier with built-in phono input and an incredibly musical character.
Rega Brio
Demo Clerance $845
Regular Price $1,445 | 1 unit only
A more robust and authoritative presentation of the entry-level io.
Rega Elex MK4
$2,445
Now with digital inputs, this latest generation of Rega’s award-winning Elex delivers great sound and easy connectivity.