Rega: Planar 8 Turntable

LAB POINTS

• high performance audiophile turntable inspired by Rega's flagship 'Naiad' model
• Hi-Fi Choice Editor's Choice award winner
• chassis comprised of ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 foam core between two layers of high pressure laminate 
• RB880 precision tonearm
• includes external Neo Power Supply w/ convenient electronic speed change
• advanced anti-vibration control + user adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment
• super flywheel effect triple layer glass platter
• hand-tuned 24v low noise motor assembly
• available w/ pre-mounted Ania MC (moving coil), Apheta MC (moving coil), or without cartridge
  
• removable single-piece dustcover included

"The Planar 8 was inspired by the ultimate Rega turntable, the 'Naiad'. We decided early on that instead of an evolution of the previous RP8, the new Planar 8 was to be developed and engineered to encapsulate the essence of 'Naiad' at an affordable price. Our aim was to deliver a level of performance far beyond what has been achieved at this price point before. 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." - Rega 

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: n/a
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: n/a
• platter material: glass
• outputs: RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 16.5" (w) x 4.9" (h) x 12.4" (d) / 420 x 315 x 125mm
• weight: 9.5 lb / 4.2 kg

COMES WITH

• dust cover