{"product_id":"rega-planar-8-turntable-no-cartridge-phono-pre-amp-needed-copy","title":"Rega Planar 8 Turntable – Dynavector 10X5 \/ Ania Pro Cartridge [Phono Pre-Amp Needed]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRega Planar 8 Turntable – Dynavector 10X5 \/ Ania Pro Cartridge [Phono Pre-Amp Needed]\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision belt-drive turntable featuring Rega's lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eTancast 8 foam-core plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRB880 precision tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNeo power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e. This cartridge configuration is offered with a choice of \u003cstrong\u003eDynavector 10X5\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRega Ania Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the turntable to be matched to the preferred cartridge and phono-stage setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Planar 8 precision belt-drive turntable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro cartridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega RB880 precision tonearm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Neo PSU included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 V low-noise synchronous motor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM speed selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronic fine speed adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTancast 8 lightweight foam-core plinth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-brace construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mm triple-layer float-glass platter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference EBLT drive belt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal phono pre-amplifier required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCartridge Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis configuration can be supplied with either the \u003cstrong\u003eDynavector 10X5\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eRega Ania Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e. These are different cartridge designs and should be treated as separate configuration choices when selecting the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynavector 10X5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTracking Force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8–2.2 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRega Ania Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Output Moving Coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStylus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVital Profile Nude Diamond\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCantilever\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium Tapered Cantilever\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenerator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Wound Micro-Coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Powered Neodymium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRB880 Precision Tonearm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRB880\u003c\/strong\u003e precision tonearm is designed to provide a rigid and accurately controlled platform for the selected cartridge. Its high-precision bearing system and low-resonance construction support accurate groove tracking and stable cartridge movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRega RB880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecision Tonearm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective Mass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e236.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Distance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e222 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTancast 8 Plinth \u0026amp; Double-Brace Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 8 uses an ultra-lightweight \u003cstrong\u003eTancast 8 foam-core plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e combined with high-pressure laminate skins. Rega's double-brace construction reinforces the critical area between the tonearm mounting and main bearing while keeping unnecessary mass to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTriple-Layer Glass Platter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003e18 mm triple-layer float-glass platter\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a rigid and stable surface for the record. Its construction complements the Planar 8's lightweight design philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeo PSU \u0026amp; Motor Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied \u003cstrong\u003eRega Neo PSU\u003c\/strong\u003e controls the Planar 8's 24 V low-noise synchronous motor. It provides electronic speed selection for 33⅓ and 45 RPM together with fine electronic speed adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V Low-Noise Synchronous Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt Drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRega Neo PSU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeeds\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33⅓ RPM \/ 45 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeed Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference EBLT Drive Belt\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReference EBLT drive belt\u003c\/strong\u003e transfers motor rotation to the platter and forms part of the Planar 8's precision belt-drive system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhono Pre-Amplifier Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Planar 8 does \u003cstrong\u003enot include a built-in phono stage\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both cartridge options listed here are moving-coil designs. The \u003cstrong\u003eDynavector 10X5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-output MC cartridge, while the \u003cstrong\u003eAnia Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low-output MC cartridge. A suitable phono stage must therefore be selected according to the cartridge configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDynavector 10X5 \/ Rega Ania Pro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoving Coil (MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuilt-In Phono Stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDynavector 10X5\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable MC-capable phono stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnia Pro\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable low-output MC phono stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolaris Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatt White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 mm \/ 42.0 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125 mm \/ 12.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315 mm \/ 31.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.2 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Planar 8 Turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega RB880 Precision Tonearm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRega Neo PSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 mm Triple-Layer Float-Glass Platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference EBLT Drive Belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro Cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono Pre-Amplifier – Not Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Polaris Grey \/ Ania Pro MC","offer_id":44066403713142,"sku":null,"price":309322.03,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polaris Grey \/ Dynavector 10x5","offer_id":44066409611382,"sku":null,"price":309322.03,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matt White \/ Ania Pro MC","offer_id":44066403745910,"sku":null,"price":309322.03,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matt White \/ Dynavector 10x5","offer_id":44066409644150,"sku":null,"price":309322.03,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1451\/files\/Planar-8-GALLERY-6-_1.jpg?v=1787773502","url":"https:\/\/www.therevolverclub.com\/products\/rega-planar-8-turntable-no-cartridge-phono-pre-amp-needed-copy","provider":"The Revolver Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}