The Planar 8 uses Rega’s latest generation, 24 V, synchronous, low vibration motor technology. Uniquely mounted using the highest level of coupling while retaining higher vibration isolation than any previous model.

Inspired by Rega's pinnacle creation (the Naiad), the company's U.K.-built Planar 8 turntable goes beyond mere evolution and enters a design realm of its very own. Add a supplied Nd7 MM phono cartridge to the equation, and this analog package hits an even higher level.

The Planar 8 is the second Rega turntable constructed using the ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core, a material developed for the aerospace industry. This foam core comes sandwiched between two layers of HPL (high-pressure laminate).

Innovative Design and State-of-the-Art Vinyl LP Playback: Rega Planar 8 Turntable Package Features Triple-Glass Platter, Neo PSU Power Supply, RB880 Tonearm, and Ania MC Phono Cartridge. Inspired by Rega's pinnacle creation (the Naiad), the company's U.K.-built Planar 8 turntable goes beyond mere evolution and enters a design realm of its very own.

2018年11月19日 · The Rega Planar 8 takes a different approach. Rather than being a gentle evolution of the previous (and still rather good RP8) this new turntable takes its inspiration from Rega’s Naiad.

2019年3月6日 · Rega has taken its core rigidity and low mass beliefs to another level here, producing a turntable that weighs 30% less than the already light weight RP8. If you don’t agree with this philosophy there are other “weightier” alternatives.

2018年10月31日 · With the Planar 8 Rega have abandoned this approach and built an entirely skeletal turntable, their first unless you count the rare as hen’s teeth Naiad.

2019年2月1日 · Rega’s Planar 8 really advances the idea of what constitutes state-of-the-art vinyl playback at this price. Fitted with the Ania moving-coil cartridge it really hits the sweet spot of the format while the saving allows you to pick up the exceptionally talented Fono MC ( …

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2019年3月7日 · The Rega Planar 8 is an unsuspended, belt drive turntable that replaces the long running and much loved RP8. While the phrases 'unsuspended' and 'belt drive' are classic Rega through and through, even a quick look at the Planar 8 should be enough to confirm that this is not a gentle evolution.