Rega Planar 8 + Ania

• PLANAR 8

The Planar 8 was inspired by the ultimate Rega turntable, the ‘Naiad’. We decided early on that instead of an evolution of the previous RP8, the new Planar 8 was to be developed and engineered to encapsulate the essence of ‘Naiad’ at an affordable price. Our aim was to deliver a level of performance far beyond what has been achieved at this price point before.

• Engineering masterclass
  

Every aspect of the Planar 8 is engineered to extract as much detail from the vinyl surface as possible. We have used the most advanced materials and engineering solutions built around a supremely lightweight plinth to ensure the greatest level of performance. The Planar 8 is supplied with the new RB880 tonearm and Neo PSU as standard which offers electronic speed change, advanced anti-vibration control and user adjustable electronic fine speed adjustment to ensure total accuracy and control over the motor. The outer frame of the previous model has now been removed and a new stylish, removable, single piece dustcover has been introduced further reducing the overall mass of the turntable.

KEY FEATURES

• RB880 precision tonearm
• Ania, Ania Pro, Apheta 3 factory fitted (optional)
• Super flywheel effect triple layer glass platter
• Double brace technology
• Tancast 8 foam core plinth
• Custom matched Neo psu
• Advanced EBLT drive belt
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Selectable Speed 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm
• Planar 8 Turntable Dimensions (with dustcover fitted) (W x H x D) 420 x 125 x 315 mm
• Neo PSU Dimensions (W x H x D) 180 x 50 x 155 mm
• Turntable Weight ​4.2 kg
• Neo PSU Weight 0.6 kg

ANIA

The Ania was inspired by the success of our Apheta and Aphelion MC models. Ania uses the same complex hand wound micro coil found in the rest of the range, and is housed in a unique PPS highly rigid body. This body is an exceptionally accurate design that includes Rega’s three point fixing to optimise connection to the tonearm headshell and automatically sets overhang when fitted to a Rega tonearm. The new body is protected by a CAD designed, clear rigid cover to protect the internal fine wires, making handling whilst fitting, safe and risk free. The Ania features a super high-powered, neodymium magnet and a coil meticulously hand wound on to an iron micro cross. This miniature assembly allows us greater freedom to track the vinyl groove ensuring even more detail is extracted from the vinyl.

KEY FEATURES

• Iron micro cross assembly
• One of the worlds smallest MC generators
• Cutting edge high power Neodymium magnets
• Elliptical profile stylus
• Aluminium cantilver
• Coil constructed from 0.018 mm fine wire
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Tracking Pressure 1.75 - 2.00 g
• Input Load Impedance 100 Ω
  
• Output Impedance ​10 Ω
  
• Nominal output voltage 350 μV
  
• Channel Balance ≥ 20 μV
  
• Separation ≥ -29 dB
  

LOAD SETTINGS FOR ADJUSTABLE MC STAGES

• Impedance
• 100 Ω
• Capacitance
• 1000 pF
• Gain Setting
• High (‘On’ position for Rega phono stages)