{"product_id":"rega-rb880-tonarm","title":"Rega RB880 Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega RB880 is the original tonearm of the Planar 8: a newly designed aluminum bearing housing with stainless steel components brings together almost 40 years of Rega tonearm development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the RB880?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega didn't simply scale up the RB330 – it rethought the design from the ground up for the Planar 8's design philosophy: a revised aluminum bearing housing with stainless steel components noticeably increases stability and rigidity, while hand-selected, nearly frictionless bearings deliver calm, precise tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven greater calm and resolution compared to the RB330 – finer detail, more stable soundstaging, without the tonearm itself ever becoming the limiting factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the RB880 for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Planar 8 owners whose original tonearm needs replacing, and for anyone with a compatible RB-mount deck who wants a noticeable upgrade. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a Planar 1–3 the step up barely pays off – there, the deck and motor limit resolution more than the tonearm does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tonearm that gives the Planar 8 its seriousness – significantly more substance than the RB330, without reaching for the RB3000's extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective length: 236.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective mass: 11 g (low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmtube: Rega's award-winning aluminum armtube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: hand-selected precision bearings, aluminum bearing housing with stainless steel components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: 3-point fixing, 222 mm hole spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 14.5 mm, offset angle 21.55°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with: Planar 8 and other RB-mount decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 tonearm incl. counterweight, phono cable, and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich turntable is the RB880 designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB880 is the original tonearm of the Planar 8 and was developed specifically for its design philosophy – as a replacement or upgrade arm for this and compatible RB-mount decks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat sets the RB880 apart from the RB330?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly designed aluminum bearing housing with stainless steel components for greater stability and rigidity, plus further refined, hand-selected bearings – almost 40 years of tonearm development come together here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridges suit the RB880?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its low effective mass, MM and many MC cartridges are suitable; Rega itself typically recommends the Ania, Ania Pro, or Apheta 3 for the Planar 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized Rega dealer with an experienced team, our own technician for advice, setup, and service, delivery in the Zürichsee region. Call us, write to us, or drop by – we'll advise you on your whole system, not just one component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eRega cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e like the Ania Pro or Apheta 3, plus our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484432720208,"sku":null,"price":999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-rb880-tonarm-seitenansicht.png?v=1788004023","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/rega-rb880-tonarm","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}