{"product_id":"regaplanar8wh","title":"Rega Planar 8 Turntable, White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega Planar 8 is a high-end manual belt-drive turntable with a skeletal Tancast-8 plinth, the precise RB880 tonearm and an external Neo MK2 power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere in matte white – the lighter-coloured version of the turntable that brings Rega's reference Naiad into an attainable league. Radically light, uncompromisingly rigid, built for sound rather than the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Planar 8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRega has stripped away everything that doesn't contribute to the sound. What remains is the \"stressed beam\" between the tonearm base and main bearing, stiffened with a double phenolic-resin brace. The skeletal plinth made from a Tancast-8 foam core and HPL is 30% lighter than the old RP8, yet stiffer. Add to that the three-layer \"Super-Flywheel\" glass platter, two EBLT belts, and the hand-matched 24V motor on the Neo MK2 power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalm – and suddenly details that used to disappear. The Planar 8 layers deep, renders tone colours cleanly and keeps Rega's typical drive. Compared to the Planar 6 it gains noticeably in resolution and clarity. In white, it's also a real eye-catcher that doesn't want to disappear in the living room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Planar 8 for? (and who it isn't – straight talk)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor serious vinyl listeners who want to get close to the reference without blowing the budget – and who value a unit that also makes a visual statement. The RB880 is tuned for moving-coil cartridges (Ania, Apheta). Honestly: without a cartridge and an MC-capable phono stage, the Planar 8 won't play a single note – both need to be factored in. If you want plug-and-play, look a class down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA turntable that achieves through lightweight engineering what others need a lot of mass and a lot of money for – and in white, one of the few high-end devices you deliberately put on display. Once you've heard the calm the skeletal plinth brings, you understand the Rega approach immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive with 24V synchronous motor (hand-matched), two EBLT belts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTonearm: hand-built Rega RB880 (zero-tolerance bearings, slim stainless steel counterweight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: Neo MK2 (external), electronic speed switching 33⅓ \/ 45 rpm + fine adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatter: three-layer laminated float glass platter (Super-Flywheel effect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlinth: skeletal Tancast-8 foam core with HPL, double phenolic-resin brace, matte white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: none included (choose freely, MC recommended, e.g. Rega Ania\/Apheta)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: RCA, Rega phono cable with locking connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: white (matte)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D, lid closed): 420 × 125 × 315 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 4.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's included: turntable with RB880 tonearm, Neo MK2 power supply, three-layer glass platter, two EBLT belts, removable dust cover (without cartridge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Rega Planar 8 in White come with a cartridge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it's supplied without a cartridge. Rega has tuned it for moving-coil – Ania or Apheta are recommended. On request, we'll fit and align your chosen system fully ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes white sound different from black?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Black and white are technically identical, the difference is purely visual. The white plinth looks lighter and more present in bright rooms – sonically, neither gives anything away to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich phono preamp do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono stage matching the recommended cartridge, such as the Rega Aria or Fono MC. The Planar 8 has no built-in phono stage. We'll help you find the right combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Planar 8 differ from the Planar 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkeletal plinth, three-layer glass platter, the finer RB880 and two drive belts – this delivers a calmer background, more resolution and a deeper soundstage. A clear step towards the reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Rega Planar 8 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this turntable only plays as well as it's set up. We advise on the MC cartridge and phono stage, fit and align precisely, and match everything to your amplifier and room – personally in Wädenswil, with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003ecartridge\u003c\/a\u003e and the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ephono preamp\u003c\/a\u003e with us – it's also worth browsing our other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Ohne Tonabnehmer (ab Werk)","offer_id":52989556261200,"sku":null,"price":2499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania (MC)","offer_id":53484452381008,"sku":null,"price":2999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania Pro (MC)","offer_id":53484452413776,"sku":null,"price":3299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Apheta 3 (MC)","offer_id":53484452446544,"sku":null,"price":3899.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania + Fono MC MK4 (Swiss Edition)","offer_id":53484452479312,"sku":null,"price":3299.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"+ Ania Pro + Fono MC MK4 (Swiss Edition)","offer_id":53484452512080,"sku":null,"price":3599.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-planar-8-plattenspieler-weiss-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1786633191","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/regaplanar8wh","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}