Rega Planar 8 Turntable

Sale price$3,495

Color: Matt Polaris Grey
Cartridge: No Cartridge

Description

The Rega Planar 8 redefines what’s possible at its price point by bringing reference-level engineering into a compact, lightweight design. Inspired by the flagship Rega Naiad, it introduces advanced materials and radical plinth architecture to deliver exceptional clarity, rhythm, and detail.

Highlights That Make It Shine

Naiad-Inspired Lightweight Plinth
Crafted from aerospace-grade foam core with high-pressure laminate, the skeletal plinth is extremely rigid yet ultra-light, minimizing resonance and distortion.

RB880 Precision Tonearm
The hand-assembled RB880 features tighter bearing tolerances, improved rigidity, and low-capacitance cables with advanced phono connectors for maximum signal integrity.

Neo PSU Standard
Every Planar 8 comes with the Neo PSU, hand-tuned to the motor for electronic speed control, rock-solid stability, and reduced vibration.

Triple-Layer Glass Platter
A custom-designed three-layer float-glass platter increases flywheel effect, ensuring greater speed accuracy and stable playback.

Reference Drive System
Equipped with Rega’s Reference EBLT drive belt, precision motor, and CNC-machined aluminum sub-platter, the Planar 8 achieves extraordinary pitch accuracy.

Optional Apheta 3 or Aphelion 2 MC Cartridge
Available factory-fitted for maximum synergy, these moving-coil cartridges take the Planar 8’s resolution and dynamics to another level.

Sound Performance

The Planar 8 is designed to uncover every nuance in your records. Expect breathtaking transparency, lifelike rhythm, and dynamic control that rivals far more expensive decks. Bass is tighter, midrange more open, and treble effortlessly extended—delivering a truly immersive analog experience.

Why Choose the Rega Planar 8?

  • Draws directly from Rega’s flagship Naiad research and design
  • Lightweight skeletal plinth minimizes resonance while maximizing strength
  • RB880 tonearm and triple-layer glass platter provide unmatched precision
  • Comes standard with the Neo PSU for ultimate motor control
  • Can be paired with reference-grade MC cartridges for peak performance

Experience the Rega Planar 8

The Rega Planar 8 offers reference-level performance in a compact form, combining cutting-edge design with unrivaled sound quality. For vinyl enthusiasts ready to experience true audiophile playback, the Planar 8 is a game-changer.

 

Specifications

Tonearm Hand assembled precision RB330 tonearm
Connectivity RCA / Phono
Motor 24 V low noise motor
Platter Dual layer smoked / clear glass platter
Power Mini DIN for connection to supplied Neo PSU
Planar 6 Turntable Dimensions (lid closed) (W x H x D) 447 x 120 x 360 mm
Neo PSU Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 x 50 x 155 mm
Weight 5.2 kg

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