Rega Planar 8 Turntable with Apheta 3 MC Cartridge

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£3,000.00 including VAT

The Reยญga Planar 8 turntable originates from Rega’s top modeยญl, the Naiad. It features cutting-eยญdge tech and innovations. Theseยญ include a lightweight yet solid plinth. Plus, theยญ new RB880 tonearm. And the Neยญo PSU power supply comes standard. Ensuring eยญvery detail is captured.

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Description

The Rega Planar 8 Turntable with Apheta 3 MC Cartridge is a fine combination with excellent sound quality. And few others will ever reach its standard. This turntable results from years of engineering knowledge and an absolute desire to achieve the purest possible sound from vinyl.

Outstanding Sound Reproduction

Instead of simply playing back music, it conveys as much information about the recording as accurately and faithfully as possible. Including the โ€œAniaโ€ Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge further underlines this aim while providing a degree of synergy typically reserved for much more expensive combinations, which expands musicality and enhances clarity with outstanding sound reproduction.

Unveiling New Dimensions in Music

People realize how well this player and cartridge pair up when they listen to records theyโ€™ve heard many times before. We constantly receive reports from customers who say they can hear things on their favourite albums that were never previously evident. Be it a singer taking breaths between lines or someone sliding their fingers down an acoustic guitar fretboard.

A Tribute to Vinyl’s Legacy

Rega’s commitment to preserving vinyl heritage can be seen in the Planar 8 turntable with Apheta 3 MC cartridge. This combination breaks ground in analogue sound reproduction, linking the tangible beauty of records with audiophile desires of the highest order. Vinyl records are still relevant; they show depth and warmth unmatched by any other form of music storage.

Features And Advantages

  • Ultra Lightweight Plinth: Incorporates high rigidity with damping. Reducing resonance for more precise playback.
  • Double Brace Technology: This provides unmatched structural integrity and low energy absorption.
  • Apheta 3 MC Cartridge: Engineered for exceptional detail retrieval and expansive dynamic range.
  • High specification power supply: Neo PSU ensures stable speed and lower noise floor.
  • Hand-assembled RB880 Tonearm: Precision bearings and bespoke wiring are used throughout. This guarantees accurate tracking while minimizing distortion levels.

Technical Specifications

  • Drive Type: ย Belt drive
  • Speeds: ย 33โ…“, 45 RPM
  • Tonearm: ย RB880
  • Cartridge: ย Apheta 3 MC
  • Plinth material: ย Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core construction
  • Power supply: ย Neo PSU control unit. Electronic speed change facility.
  • Dimensions: ย 420mm x 315mm x 125mm (W x D x H)
  • Weight: ย 4.2 kg

Summary of the Rega Planar 8 Turntable with Apheta 3 MC Cartridge

The turntable and the cartridge stand out from the rest due to their results-oriented technologies. Sound is the best addition to the music, bringing the listeners as close to the original.

Maximum Clarity

Every part of the setup is devoted to fostering a welcoming atmosphere in which the music is delivered with maximum clarity within the finest, most detailed, and nuanced dynamic.

Audio Precision

The Planar 8 lets the manufacturers showcase their unswerving quest for excellence and inventiveness in turntable design. It is not only the purchase of a fabulous piece of high-end audio equipment but also of many memorable moments through music.

Irrespective of it being the melodramatic scores of classical music, the loquacious clatters of jazz, or the raw vigour of rock and roll, the Rega Planar 8 with Apheta 3 MC Cartridge discloses the proper form of every musical genre.

Additional Information

Dimensions : Turntable (with dustcover fitted)

Height x Width x Depth

125mm x 420mm x 315mm

Weight

4.2kg

Dimensions : Neo PSU

Height x Width x Depth

50mm x 180mm x 155mm

Weight

0.6kg

 

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30-Day Returns Policy

HiFix is committed to selling quality products, which we hope you will love; we do understand, however, that there may be a time when you need to exchange or return something you have bought. We really do hope you are pleased with your purchase, but should you wish to return anything you have bought from us, we will be happy to refund or exchange a product within 30 days.

Manufacturer Warranty Information

Rega products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if something does go wrong with the product we are here to help. From your date of purchase your product is warranted against faulty materials or workmanship for a period of 12 months.

This guarantee applies to all Rega Products including.Book Shelf Speakers, CD Players, Floor Standing Speakers, Hi Fi Amplfiers and Receivers and award winning Turntables and Cartridges. Providing you with peace of mind and the assurance of premium Quality.

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