Rega Planar 8 Turntable – Dynavector 10X5 / Ania Pro Cartridge [Phono Pre-Amp Needed]

The Rega Planar 8 is a precision belt-drive turntable featuring Rega's lightweight Tancast 8 foam-core plinth, RB880 precision tonearm and Neo power supply. This cartridge configuration is offered with a choice of Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro, allowing the turntable to be matched to the preferred cartridge and phono-stage setup.

Key Features

Rega Planar 8 precision belt-drive turntable.
Choice of Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro cartridge.
Rega RB880 precision tonearm.
Rega Neo PSU included.
24 V low-noise synchronous motor.
Electronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM speed selection.
Electronic fine speed adjustment.
Tancast 8 lightweight foam-core plinth.
Double-brace construction.
18 mm triple-layer float-glass platter.
Reference EBLT drive belt.
External phono pre-amplifier required.

Cartridge Options

This configuration can be supplied with either the Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro. These are different cartridge designs and should be treated as separate configuration choices when selecting the product.

Option	Dynavector 10X5
Type	High-Output Moving Coil (MC)
Output	2.5 mV
Stylus	Elliptical
Tracking Force	1.8–2.2 g

Option	Rega Ania Pro
Type	Low-Output Moving Coil (MC)
Stylus	Vital Profile Nude Diamond
Cantilever	Aluminium Tapered Cantilever
Generator	Hand-Wound Micro-Coil
Magnet	High-Powered Neodymium

RB880 Precision Tonearm

The RB880 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.

Tonearm	Rega RB880
Type	Precision Tonearm
Effective Mass	11 g
Effective Length	236.5 mm
Mounting Distance	222 mm

Tancast 8 Plinth & Double-Brace Construction

The Planar 8 uses an ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 foam-core plinth 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.

Triple-Layer Glass Platter

An 18 mm triple-layer float-glass platter provides a rigid and stable surface for the record. Its construction complements the Planar 8's lightweight design philosophy.

Neo PSU & Motor Control

The supplied Rega Neo PSU 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.

Motor	24 V Low-Noise Synchronous Motor
Drive System	Belt Drive
Power Supply	Rega Neo PSU
Speeds	33⅓ RPM / 45 RPM
Speed Control	Electronic

Reference EBLT Drive Belt

The Reference EBLT drive belt transfers motor rotation to the platter and forms part of the Planar 8's precision belt-drive system.

Phono Pre-Amplifier Required

The Planar 8 does not include a built-in phono stage. Both cartridge options listed here are moving-coil designs. The Dynavector 10X5 is a high-output MC cartridge, while the Ania Pro is a low-output MC cartridge. A suitable phono stage must therefore be selected according to the cartridge configuration.

Cartridge	Dynavector 10X5 / Rega Ania Pro
Cartridge Type	Moving Coil (MC)
Built-In Phono Stage	No
Dynavector 10X5	Suitable MC-capable phono stage
Ania Pro	Suitable low-output MC phono stage

Finish Options

Finish	Polaris Grey
Finish	Matt White

Dimensions & Weight

Width	420 mm / 42.0 cm
Height	125 mm / 12.5 cm
Depth	315 mm / 31.5 cm
Turntable Weight	4.2 kg

Included Configuration

Rega Planar 8 Turntable
Rega RB880 Precision Tonearm
Rega Neo PSU
18 mm Triple-Layer Float-Glass Platter
Reference EBLT Drive Belt
Record Mat
Dust Cover
Selected Dynavector 10X5 or Rega Ania Pro Cartridge
Phono Pre-Amplifier – Not Included

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