Rega Planar 6 Turntable (Ortofon 2M Blue) [Phono Pre-Amp Needed]
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.
Key Features
- Rega Planar 6 precision belt-drive turntable.
- Ortofon 2M Blue moving magnet cartridge – factory fitted.
- Rega RB330 precision tonearm.
- Rega Neo PSU supplied.
- 24 V low-noise motor.
- Electronic speed control.
- Lightweight, high-rigidity plinth.
- Double-brace construction.
- Advanced platter construction.
- 33⅓ and 45 RPM operation.
- External MM phono pre-amplifier required.
Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge
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 |
RB330 Precision Tonearm
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 |
Neo PSU
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.
24 V Drive 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 |
Plinth & Construction
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.
Phono Pre-Amplifier Required
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 |
Finish Options
| Available Finishes |
Polaris Grey / Matt White |
Connectivity
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.
Dimensions & Weight
| Width |
448 mm / 44.8 cm |
| Height |
120 mm / 12 cm |
| Depth |
365 mm / 36.5 cm |
| Turntable Weight |
5.2 kg |
Included Configuration
- Rega Planar 6 Turntable
- Rega RB330 Precision Tonearm
- Ortofon 2M Blue MM Cartridge – Factory Fitted
- Rega Neo PSU
- Platter and drive system
- Record Mat
- Dust Cover
- MM Phono Pre-Amplifier – Not Included