dave charlton
pfm member
https://www.rega.co.uk/news/item/new-walnut-effect-finish-available-for-the-planar-1-turntable
I wonder if we might see a retro looking Planar 2 & 3 ?
I wonder if we might see a retro looking Planar 2 & 3 ?
I think it was wise of Rega not to attempt to make it too '70s Planar 2 like. It wasn't until I saw the following photo that I warmed to the look. Seems as bit ironic now that Rega have moved away from wood for their entry model loudspeaker, though. Perhaps we'll be seeing Kytes with this as optional front baffle finish soon.Looks a bit Fablon.
Not a patch on the very early Planar 2 with the wood surround.
https://images.app.goo.gl/FcfG2Gg1Zr8A5TuUA
Perhaps we'll be seeing Kytes with this as optional front baffle finish soon.
And yet folk used to love their faux walnut finish Pioneer PL-12D, Kenwood/Trio KD-1033, and various Duals of old.I'm sorry but I think it just looks..cheap. Like ProJect or some other ultra-budget turntable. Worth remembering that it's not wood, it's not wood veneer, it's a plastic wrap with wood print on it. Like a cheap desk.