Rega Releases Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable
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Rega’s latest addition to their turntable range, the Planar 6 RS, is a dual belt drive model that utilizes a number of technologies from the higher-spec Planar 8, while retaining the classic Rega form factor and dustcover. The ultra lightweight high rigidity plinth supports the advanced RB880 tonearm which is factory mounted and aligned with an Nd9 moving magnet cartridge.
The Rega Planar 6 RS (Rega Special) Edition is constructed using their unique Tancast 8 foam core plinth finished with an aluminium metal skin HP laminate with matching edging. This assembly creates a highly ridged ultra-light platform, ideal for mounting advanced components whilst reducing resonances. Like the standard Planar 6, the RS Edition includes a custom matched Neo MK2 PSU, and a hand tuned, low noise 24v AC synchronous precision motor, which drives the aluminium sub-platter and a 16mm dual layer float glass clear platter.
The sub-platter is driven via an upgraded CNC machined twin drive aluminium pulley and two Rega Reference EBLT drive belts for improved accuracy and speed control.
Completing the package the hand assembled precision RB880 tonearm features an aluminium vertical bearing housing, a redesigned sleeve and vertical bearing shaft, both manufactured from stainless steel, that are said to improve mounting stability and overall rigidity. Rounding out the package is a factory installed and aligned hand-made Nd9 moving magnet cartridge.
Features At A Glance:
- RB880 tonearm with custom stainless balance weight
- Nd9 Reference MM factory fitted as standard
- CNC Twin drive motor pulley
- Tancast 8 foam core plinth with HP laminate and metal skin
- Dual Layer float glass Opti-white clear platter
- Custom matched Neo Mk2 turntable power supply
- Twin Reference EBLT drive belts
- 24v synchronous low noise precision motor
- Double Brace Technology
- Smoked dustcover supplied as standard
- Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
Specifications:
- Tonearm: Hand assembled precision RB880
- Cartridge: Nd9, moving magnet
- Motor: 24 V low noise motor
- Platter: 16mm dual layer float glass – opti-white clear.
- Connectivity: RCA – Phono
- Power: Via Mini DIN from Neo PSU
- Dimensions (lid closed): 447 x 117 x 360 mm
- Weight: 5.4 Kg
- Neo MK2 PSU: 24 V protected by resettable fuse
- Power consumption: 7.2W
- Voltage: 24 V AC
- Wall Power supply (wallwart): Rega PS1 only
- Speed control step size: 0.01RPM
- Neo PSU Dimensions: 180 x 150 x 50 mm
MSRP:
- UK: £2,000.00
- US: $3,195.00
Read the news release here.
For more information visit the Rega web site.
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