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There are several rocker switches to deal with: one to turn a subsonic filter on and off to minimise low frequency background noise, another to change the gain control and a third to switch between passive, variable and active inputs for the RCA output.Ĭhoosing passive bypasses the integrated phono stage, while variable allows for use of it but enables control over volume with an amplifier. It’s at this point where the Active model diverges from the standard Concept deck, the ‘active’ aspect of the player allowing for a more straightforward plug and play functionality.
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As is the norm for Clearaudio, the feature set is good: the plinth is designed to reject resonance and the driver decoupled to protect against vibrations. The integrated phono stage stacks up well against standalone alternatives, although our reviewer felt those separates have a little more feel for rhythmic expression. The deck has been nicely finished and looks excellent in whichever colour it comes, and we found it was little surprise the Concept Active offered no compromises with the quality of its design. The Clearaudio Concept Active is a record player that aims to making playing records more convenient but still exude high-end style. In every meaningful respect, the Rega delivers the performance you’d want for an entry-level model. Our reviewer found there was a unity to the PL1’s performance that made it an engaging listen.
The low end offers texture and detail with treble equally as convincing, while the mid-range is packed with detail and character. On the sound front, the PL1 offered up a big, wide soundstage with some excellent separation and plenty of room for every element of a song to breathe, making Rega’s entry-level record player an enjoyable and easy listen. All of this is integral for accurate speed and stability for the best tracking and performance possible. The new EBLT drive belt has been moulded, cryogenically frozen, and then barrelled to be perfectly round.
Inside is a new, powerful synchronous motor with a redesigned PCB and aluminium pulley, the first time it’s been placed in an entry-level Rega deck. Where more substantial refinements have been made include the RB110 tonearm, which is pre-fitted with a Rega Carbon cartridge and offers an integrated clip for securing the arm as well as automatic bias adjustment. While there’s little in terms of design flourishes, our reviewer found the build quality to be more than acceptable for the price. There is a choice of matte white or matte black options, which is a change from the Planar 1. There is little to say about the PL1’s design, which we found to be very simple and doesn’t mess around with the formula turntables have been laying down for decades. Pound-for-pound it offers great performance for its £275 asking price. If we’re talking about the best value turntable then the Rega Planar PL1 (2021) is at the top of the list.
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