The Rega Planar 6 with Ortofon 2M Blue combines Rega's lightweight, high-rigidity Planar 6 turntable platform with the precision RB330 tonearm, Neo PSU and factory-fitted Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet cartridge. The combination is designed to provide accurate tracking, stable platter rotation and detailed vinyl playback. An external MM phono pre-amplifier or an amplifier with a dedicated MM phono input is required.
The Ortofon 2M Blue is a moving magnet cartridge featuring a nude elliptical diamond stylus. Its design is intended to provide improved retrieval of musical detail and accurate tracking across the record groove.
| Cartridge | Ortofon 2M Blue |
|---|---|
| Type | Moving Magnet (MM) |
| Stylus | Nude Elliptical Diamond |
| Cantilever | Aluminium |
| Output Voltage | 5.5 mV at 1 kHz |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 1.8 g |
| Recommended Load Resistance | 47 kΩ |
| Installation | Factory Fitted |
The RB330 is Rega's precision tonearm, designed around a rigid structure and high-precision bearings. It provides a stable platform for the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge and is designed for accurate groove tracking.
| Tonearm | Rega RB330 |
|---|---|
| Type | Precision Tonearm |
| Assembly | Hand Assembled |
The supplied Rega Neo PSU provides electronic motor control and speed selection. It allows precise selection of 33⅓ and 45 RPM and provides controlled power to the turntable's 24 V motor.
The Planar 6 uses a 24 V low-noise motor with electronic control. The motor and drive system are designed to maintain stable platter rotation while reducing unwanted vibration reaching the record and cartridge.
| Motor | 24 V Low-Noise Motor |
|---|---|
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
| Speed Control | Electronic – Rega Neo PSU |
The Planar 6 uses a lightweight high-rigidity plinth designed to minimise unwanted energy storage. Its structural bracing reinforces the critical area between the tonearm and main bearing while maintaining the low-mass design philosophy of the turntable.
The Planar 6 does not include a built-in phono stage. The supplied Ortofon 2M Blue is an MM cartridge, so the turntable must be connected to an external MM phono pre-amplifier or an amplifier/receiver with a dedicated MM phono input.
| Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet (MM) |
|---|---|
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
| Required | MM Phono Pre-Amplifier |
| Alternative | Amplifier with Dedicated MM Phono Input |
| Available Finishes | Polaris Grey / Matt White |
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The tonearm provides the cartridge's analogue phono signal through the turntable's phono leads. The signal should be connected to an appropriate MM phono stage before being sent to a standard line-level input on an amplifier.
| Width | 448 mm / 44.8 cm |
|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm / 12 cm |
| Depth | 365 mm / 36.5 cm |
| Turntable Weight | 5.2 kg |