Rega Planar 8 Apheta 3 Cartridge Turntable

The Planar 8 was inspired by the ultimate Rega turntable, the ‘Naiad’. The new Planar 8 was to be developed and engineered to encapsulate the essence of ‘Naiad’ at an affordable price. It deliver a level of performance far beyond what has been achieved at this price point before.

KEY FEATURES

• RB880 precision tonearm
• Super flywheel effect triple layer glass platter
• Double brace technology
• Tancast 8 foam core plinth
• Custom matched Neo psu
• Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard
• Available in two matt finishes, Polaris grey and white (new for 2023)

KEY FEATURES (Apheta 3 Cartridge)

• Fine line profile nude diamond stylus
• Iron micro cross assembly
• Ultra high powered custom Neodymium magnet
• High specification wire
• Aluminium CNC machined one piece body

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. The Planar 8 is supplied with the new RB880 tonearm and Neo PSU as standard which offers electronic speed change, advanced anti-vibration control and user adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment to ensure total accuracy and control over the motor. The outer frame of the previous model has now been removed and a new stylish, removable, single piece dustcover has been introduced further reducing the overall mass of the turntable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Selectable Speed - 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm

Planar 8 Turntable Dimensions (with dustcover fitted) (W x H x D) - 420 x 125 x 315 mm

Neo PSU Dimensions (W x H x D) - 180 x 50 x 155 mm

Turntable Weight - 4.2 kg

Neo PSU Weight - 0.6 kg