The Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3 is a high-performance analogue turntable package combining Rega's ultra-lightweight skeletal plinth, RB3000 precision tonearm, ceramic oxide platter, dedicated P10 power supply and factory-fitted Apheta 3 moving coil cartridge. The combination is designed to provide precise speed stability, accurate groove tracking and high-resolution vinyl playback.
The Apheta 3 is a low-output moving coil cartridge designed specifically to complement Rega's high-performance turntables, including the Planar 10. It uses a Fine Line profile nude diamond stylus, aluminium cantilever, high-powered neodymium magnet and hand-wound micro-coil. The cartridge uses Rega's three-point mounting system and can be supplied factory fitted as part of a Planar 10 package.
| Cartridge | Rega Apheta 3 |
|---|---|
| Type | Low-Output Moving Coil (MC) |
| Stylus | Fine Line Profile Nude Diamond |
| Cantilever | Aluminium |
| Generator | Hand-Wound Micro-Coil |
| Magnet | High-Powered Neodymium |
| Output Voltage | 350 µV |
| Output Impedance | 10 Ω |
| Recommended Load | 100 Ω |
| Tracking Pressure | 1.9–2.0 g |
| Cartridge Weight | 6 g |
The RB3000 is Rega's reference precision tonearm, engineered around extremely precise bearings and a rigid, low-mass construction. It provides a stable platform for the Apheta 3 cartridge and is designed for accurate, low-friction groove tracking.
| Tonearm | Rega RB3000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Reference Precision Tonearm |
| Effective Length | 236.53 mm |
| Pivot-to-Spindle Distance | 222 mm |
The Planar 10 uses a lightweight Tancast 8 foam-core skeletal plinth with a high-pressure laminate skin. The design reduces unnecessary mass while maintaining a rigid mounting structure for the tonearm and main bearing.
Rega's double-brace construction reinforces the critical area between the tonearm mounting and main bearing. The ceramic top brace provides a rigid platform while the skeletal plinth keeps the overall structure lightweight.
The Planar 10 uses an 18 mm ceramic oxide platter that is diamond cut during manufacture for high levels of accuracy and speed stability. The platter forms a rigid, stable platform for vinyl playback.
The dedicated P10 power supply controls the Planar 10's 24 V synchronous motor. It provides electronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM speed selection, electronic fine speed adjustment and advanced motor vibration reduction.
| Motor | 24 V Low-Noise Synchronous Motor |
|---|---|
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Power Supply | Rega P10 PSU |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Speed Control | Electronic |
The Reference EBLT drive belt is fitted as standard and forms part of the Planar 10's precision belt-drive system. It is designed to provide consistent transfer of motor rotation to the platter.
The Planar 10 does not include a built-in phono stage. The Apheta 3 is a low-output MC cartridge, so a suitable MC phono pre-amplifier is required. Rega specifies a 100 Ω input load and high gain for the Apheta 3.
| Cartridge Type | Low-Output Moving Coil (MC) |
|---|---|
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
| Required Phono Stage | Suitable MC Phono Pre-Amplifier |
| Recommended Input Load | 100 Ω |
| Recommended Gain | High |
| Finish | Matt Polaris Grey |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matt White |
The Planar 10 is currently available in Matt Polaris Grey and Matt White. Rega states that the white version is supplied with a clear dust cover and black mat.
| Width | 420 mm / 42.0 cm |
|---|---|
| Height | 115 mm / 11.5 cm |
| Depth | 350 mm / 35.0 cm |
| Turntable Weight | 4.7 kg |
| P10 PSU Weight | 3 kg |
Rega specifies the Planar 10 turntable at 4.7 kg, with dimensions of 420 × 115 × 350 mm with the dust cover fitted. The dedicated P10 PSU weighs 3 kg.
The Rega Planar 10 with Apheta 3 combines Rega's lightweight Tancast 8 skeletal plinth, RB3000 reference tonearm, ceramic double-brace construction, 18 mm ceramic oxide diamond-cut platter, Reference EBLT drive belt and dedicated P10 power supply. The factory-fitted Apheta 3 low-output MC cartridge uses a Fine Line nude diamond stylus, aluminium cantilever, high-powered neodymium magnet and hand-wound micro-coil. The Planar 10 provides electronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM operation and is available in Matt Polaris Grey and Matt White. The turntable weighs 4.7 kg. A suitable MC phono pre-amplifier is required.
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