The Rega Planar 6 combines Rega's lightweight, high-rigidity turntable platform with the RB330 precision tonearm and electronically controlled Neo power supply. This configuration is specified with a Dynavector 10X5 and a Rega Ania Pro MC cartridge. Please note that the Dynavector 10X5 and Ania Pro are two different cartridges; the product configuration should therefore be confirmed before listing whether both cartridges are supplied or whether the intended configuration is the Ania Pro MC version. Rega officially lists the Ania Pro as a factory-fitted Planar 6 option.
The Rega Ania Pro is a low-output moving coil cartridge designed to extract detailed information from the record groove. It uses a Vital-profile nude diamond stylus, tapered aluminium cantilever, hand-wound micro-coil and high-powered neodymium magnet. Rega specifically identifies the Ania Pro as a suitable factory-fitted option for the Planar 6.
| Cartridge | Rega Ania Pro |
|---|---|
| Type | Moving Coil (MC) |
| Stylus | Vital Profile Nude Diamond |
| Cantilever | Aluminium Tapered Cantilever |
| Generator | Hand-Wound Micro-Coil on Iron Micro Cross |
| Magnet | High-Powered Neodymium |
| Mounting | Rega Three-Point Mounting System |
The Dynavector 10X5 is a high-output moving coil cartridge. Dynavector specifies a 2.5 mV output, aluminium cantilever, elliptical stylus and 150-ohm impedance. The 10X5 is a discontinued model, so the exact cartridge supplied with this product should be verified before publishing the listing.
| Cartridge | Dynavector 10X5 |
|---|---|
| Type | High-Output Moving Coil (MC) |
| Output Voltage | 2.5 mV at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec |
| Stylus | Elliptical |
| Cantilever | Aluminium Pipe |
| Impedance | 150 Ω |
| Recommended Load | > 1 kΩ |
| Tracking Force | 1.8–2.2 g |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
The RB330 is Rega's hand-assembled precision tonearm. Its high-precision bearing assemblies and rigid tonearm tube are designed to provide stable, low-friction movement and accurate cartridge tracking.
| Tonearm | Rega RB330 |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand-Assembled Precision Tonearm |
| Balance Weight | Stainless Steel |
The supplied Neo PSU provides electronic speed selection, advanced anti-vibration motor control and electronic fine speed adjustment. The Planar 6 uses a hand-matched 24 V low-noise motor and Neo power supply combination.
| Motor | 24 V Low-Noise Synchronous Motor |
|---|---|
| Drive System | Belt Drive |
| Power Supply | Rega Neo / Neo MK2 PSU |
| Playback Speeds | 33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM |
The Planar 6 uses an ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 foam-core plinth with HPL laminates. Rega's double-brace construction reinforces the critical areas between the tonearm and main bearing while retaining the lightweight design of the turntable.
The Planar 6 incorporates a 16 mm dual-layer float-glass platter, providing a rigid record-supporting surface while complementing the turntable's low-mass construction.
The Reference EBLT drive belt is supplied as standard and forms part of the Planar 6's precision belt-drive system.
The Planar 6 does not include a built-in phono stage. Rega specifies that the tonearm phono leads must be connected to a suitable phono stage, with the appropriate MM or MC stage selected according to the cartridge being used. The Ania Pro is a low-output MC cartridge and requires a suitable MC phono stage.
| Built-In Phono Stage | No |
|---|---|
| Ania Pro Cartridge Type | Moving Coil (MC) |
| Required Phono Stage | Suitable MC Phono Pre-Amplifier |
| Connection | RCA / Phono |
| Finish | Polaris Grey Matt |
|---|---|
| Finish | Matt White |
Rega lists the Planar 6 in Polaris Grey and Matt White finishes.
| Width | 447 mm / 44.7 cm |
|---|---|
| Height | 120 mm / 12 cm |
| Depth | 360 mm / 36 cm |
| Turntable Weight | 5.2 kg |
Rega specifies the Planar 6 dimensions at 447 × 120 × 360 mm with the lid closed and a weight of 5.2 kg.