Rega

Planar 8 Turntable

Introducing the Rega - Planar 8 - Turntable, designed to revolutionize your vinyl records experience. Drawing inspiration from Rega's flagship model, the 'Naiad', the Planar 8 is a stunning piece of equipment crafted to embody the 'Naiad's soul while targeting an accessible price point. Challenging the boundaries of performance for this class, the Planar 8 is meticulously engineered to garner every detail from your vinyl records.

Features

• Innovative RB880 tonearm and Neo PSU
• Electronic speed change
• Advanced anti-vibration control
• User adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment
• Impeccable motor control and absolute speed accuracy

Design

• Ultra-lightweight plinth made from Tancast 8 polyurethane foam
• Sandwiched between high pressure laminates (HPL)
• 30% lighter than the original RP8 and offers increased rigidity
• "Double Brace Technology" (DB Technology) with a super lightweight plinth coupled with a phenolic resin double brace
• Delivers a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly

RB880 Tonearm

• Re-engineered vertical bearing assembly constructed using aluminium and stainless-steel
• Offers significant improvement in stability and rigidity

Central Bearing Assembly

• Low mass central bearing assembly
• Single piece machined aluminium sub-platter
• Hardened tool steel spindle running inside a handmade brass housing

Glass Platter

• Triple layer glass platter designed in collaboration with a British glass engineering firm

Low Noise Motor Assembly

• 24v Low noise motor assembly
• Synchronous, low vibration motor technology
• Rigid mounting and superior drive
• Custom Neo power supply to optimize anti-vibration circuit

Bespoke Drive Belts

• Bespoke new rubber compound for drive belts
• Provides superior consistency

Neo PSU

• Electronic speed adjustments
• Advanced anti-vibration technology
• Less than 0.15% distortion

Specifications

• Product: Rega - Planar 8 - Turntable
• Availability: Kindly inquire
• Inspiration: The ultimate Rega turntable, the 'Naiad'
• Material: ultra lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core, HPL (high pressure laminate)
• Phono Cable: re-designed, low capacitance phono cable with high-quality, locking phono plugs
• Motor: 24v, synchronous, low vibration motor technology
• Drive belts: Bespoke new rubber compound
• Performance: Far beyond what has been achieved at price point
• Tonearm: New RB880 tonearm and Neo PSU offering electronic speed change and anti-vibration control
• Platter: three pieces laminated glass platter
• Anti-vibration Circuit: Beneath the turntable; driven by the Neo PSU
• Outer Frame: Removed and replaced with a removable, single piece dustcover
• Dimensions (turntable with dustcover): Width 420mm x Depth 315mm x Height 125mm
• Weight (turntable): 4.2Kg
• Dimensions (Neo PSU): Width 180mm x Depth 155m x Height 50mm
• Weight (Neo PSU): 0.6Kg
• Extra Features: User adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment, double brace technology.

Experience the revolution in vinyl record listening with the regal Rega - Planar 8 - Turntable! Don't just play your records, immerse yourself in the sublime detail and breathtaking audio clarity this turntable delivers. Encapsulating the spirit of our flagship model, the Naiad, the Planar 8 pushes the boundaries to deliver outstanding performance at an affordable price point. With tailor-made materials and advanced engineering, this turntable ensures exceptional motor control and speed accuracy. Enjoy the pure, uninterrupted sound with less than 0.15% distortion, thanks to our Neo PSU technology.