Rega P8

£1,870.00£2,850.00

The wonderful P8 is the culmination of research done in development of the Niaad reference turntable. By reducing mass and increasing rigidity, Rega have attained a stunning record player with true detail and musicality. Worthy of an audition this turntable is perfect for higher specification cartridges (MC) and is at home in a superb vinyl playing system.

Description

PLANAR 8
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.

Please note: The Planar 8 will now ship with new look NEO MK2 power supply as standard.

Engineering masterclass
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.

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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
Reference EBLT drive belt fitted as standard
Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

PRODUCT DETAILS
ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT PLINTH
DOUBLE BRACE TECHNOLOGY
RB880 TONEARM
EBLT DRIVE BELTS
HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY
SUPER FLYWHEEL EFFECT TRIPLE LAYER GLASS PLATTER
24 V LOW NOISE MOTOR ASSEMBLY
NEO PSU

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

For full technical specifications, download Planar 8 User Manual (multi-lingual) below.

https://www.rega.co.uk/download/pl8-multi-lingual-manual.pdf

Additional information

Cartridge Options

None, Exact MM, Ania MC, Ania Pro MC, Apheta 3 MC