Rega Planar 8
The Planar 8 was designed as a tribute to our flagship turntable, the 'Naiad'. Rather than simply improving upon the previous RP8 model, our goal was to create a new turntable that embodies the core elements of the 'Naiad' at a more accessible price point. Our ultimate objective was to achieve an unparalleled level of performance for this price range..
Engineering masterclass
The Planar 8 is designed for maximum detail extraction from vinyl. Advanced materials and engineering give it high performance. Includes RB880 tonearm and Neo PSU with electronic speed change and anti-vibration control. New single-piece dustcover reduces overall mass.
KEY FEATURES
- RB880 precision tonearm
- Ania, Ania Pro, Apheta 3 factory fitted (optional)
- Super flywheel effect triple layer glass platter
- Double brace technology
- Tancast 8 foam core plinth
- Custom matched Neo psu
- against manufacture defects
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Ultra Lightweight Plinth
The Planar 8 is the second Rega turntable constructed using our latest ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core (a material developed for the aerospace industry). This material is sandwiched between two layers of HPL (high-pressure laminate).
HPL is exceptionally thin and extremely rigid. This new construction makes the new Planar 8 skeletal plinth 30% lighter than the original RP8 while offering increased rigidity over the previous model.
Rega Planar 8 Turntable features Double Brace Technology, EBLT Drive Belts, and a Super Flywheel Effect Triple Layer Glass Platter, all designed to prevent energy absorption and unwanted resonances. The new RB880 Tonearm has improved stability and rigidity, while the 24V Low-Noise Motor Assembly and NEO PSU offer precise speed adjustment and reduced vibration for superior sound quality.
