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.
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
Product Name | Rega Planar 8 Apheta 3 Cartridge Turntable |
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Product Code | PLANAR8APHETA3BK |
Manufacturer | Rega |