Rega: Planar 8 Turntable Rega

LAB POINTS

• high performance audiophile turntable inspired by Rega’s flagship “Naiad” turntable
• Hi-Fi Choice Editor’s Choice  award winner
• ultra lightweight Tancast 8 foam core chassis btw two layers of high pressure laminate 
• equipped w/ RB880 precision tonearm
• includes external Neo Power Supply w/ convenient electronic speed change
• advanced anti-vibration control + user adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment
• super flywheel effect triple layer glass platter
• hand-tuned 24v low noise motor assembly
• available w/ pre-mounted Ania MC (moving coil), Apheta MC (moving coil), or no cartridge
• removable single-piece dustcover included

“The Planar 8 was inspired by the ultimate Rega turntable, the ‘Naiad’. We decided early on that instead of an evolution of the previous RP8, the new Planar 8 was to be developed and engineered to encapsulate the essence of ‘Naiad’ at an affordable price. Our aim was to deliver a level of performance far beyond what has been achieved at this price point before. Every aspect of the Planar 8 is engineered to extract as much detail from the vinyl surface as possible. We have used the most advanced materials and engineering solutions built around a supremely lightweight plinth to ensure the greatest level of performance.” – Rega 

TECH SPECS

• dimensions (turntable): 16.5″ x 12.4″ x 4.9″ / 420 x 315  x 125mm
• dimensions (psu): 7″ x 6.1″ x 1.9″ / 180 x 155 x 50mm
• weight (turntable):  9.5 lbs / 4.2 kg
• weight (psu): 1.3 lbs / 0.6 kg

COMES WITH

• Ania or Apheta 2 cartridge (no cartridge option also available)
• Neo PSU
• dustcover