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.
So why wait? Step up your turntable game today with the Rega – Planar 8 – Turntable. Explore this impeccable piece of audio brilliance! Call us at 1300 308 711 or email us at [email protected] for more information. Unleash the potential of your vinyl records now!