{"product_id":"rega-planar-8","title":"Rega Planar 8","description":"\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of the Planar 8 is based on the top-of-the-line \"Naiad\" model. Instead of further improving the original RP8, Rega decided early on to retain the essential features of the \"Naiad\" at an affordable price when developing and designing the successor model. The ultimate goal was to create a level of performance that was previously unavailable at this price point.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEvery single aspect of the Planar 8's design is optimized for the best possible sound reproduction from records. This is achieved through an extremely lightweight chassis and advanced materials and techniques at the highest level. The Planar 8 comes standard with the new RB880 tonearm and the Neo PSU power supply, which features electronic speed switching with fine speed adjustment and sophisticated anti-vibration control. This ensures excellent speed stability through tight motor control. The outer frame of the RP8 is replaced by an elegant removable cover in the new model, further reducing the mass of the turntable.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurntable incl. RB 880 tonearm with highly flexible, low-capacitance tonearm cable\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth-running 24-volt DC synchronous motor\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly developed EBLT Reference drive belt for ideal speed stability\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExternal NEO-PSU power supply matched to the motor\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-layer glass platter with high flywheel mass\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew low-mass platter bearing\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkeletal, extremely lightweight chassis with \"TanCast 8\" PU foam core\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Double Brace\" technology: Chassis connection with a phenolic resin reinforcement between arm and platter bearing\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncl. dust cover\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable with and without Apheta-3 or Ania Pro cartridge system\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eRega Apheta 3 MC Cartridge System (optional)\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor 15 years, Rega has continuously refined its line of high-quality MC cartridges. We paved the way for the technology of weakly damped generators of minimal mass with high-strength unibody housings. More recently, a new level of performance has been achieved through the use of rare metal magnets. All development and advanced manufacturing techniques were combined in the successful Apheta 2 cartridge.\n\u003cbr\u003eWith the Apheta 3, a technological limit is once again being pushed. For several years, we have further optimized the \"Fine Line\" stylus grind, as it is also used in the top model Aphelion, and the special mounting with an installation angle of 90 degrees now allows for even more precise detail reproduction and higher musical resolution when playing records.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Apheta 3 system has an extremely powerful neodymium magnet and a carefully hand-wound coil on an iron carrier that is only half the size of the previous model. The associated weight reduction directly leads to better tracking ability.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis generator system is housed in a completely redesigned anodized aluminum carrier, which is manufactured from a single piece and is protected from damage by a computer-calculated semi-transparent cover.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis cartridge is an ideal complement to the new Rega Planar 8 and Planar 10 models. It is available pre-assembled on these at a favorable combined price.\n\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"White, no pick-up","offer_id":52457100509450,"sku":"146264","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White, with Apheta 3 cartridge","offer_id":52457100542218,"sku":"146263","price":4049.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black, without pickups","offer_id":52457100574986,"sku":"136609","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"with Apheta-3 Cartridge","offer_id":52457100607754,"sku":"142876","price":4049.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/5340\/0586\/files\/img146264_73332.jpg?v=1769453172","url":"https:\/\/hifi.shop\/en\/products\/rega-planar-8","provider":"Hifi \u0026 Friends GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}