Planar 8

About the Planar 8

### Rega Planar 8 Turntable - **Type**: Belt-drive turntable - **Plinth**: Ultra-lightweight skeletal Tancast 8 foam core, sandwiched between two layers of HPL (high-pressure laminate) - **Tonearm**: RB880 with improved vertical bearing assembly - **Motor**: 24V synchronous low noise motor - **Platter**: Triple layer float glass platter - **Power Supply**: Neo PSU for precise speed control - **Dimensions**: 420 x 125 x 315 mm (with dustcover) - **Weight**: 4.2 kg ### Benz Micro ACE SH Cartridge - **Type**: Moving coil cartridge - **Output Voltage**: 2.5 mV at 3.54 cm/sec - **Stylus Shape**: Micro Ridge - **Stylus Size**: 5 x 120 µm - **Internal Ohms**: 90 ohms - **Loading Range**: >1,000 ohms - **Weight**: 8.8 grams - **Compliance**: 14 cu - **Tracking Force**: 1.6–1.9 grams ### Herbie Mat - **Purpose**: Improves sound quality by reducing vibrations and resonance - **Material**: Typically made from a specialized rubber or silicone material designed to dampen vibrations ### Specifications Summary | Feature | Specification | |---------|-------------| | Turntable Type | Belt-drive | | Plinth Material | Tancast 8 foam core with HPL | | Tonearm | RB880 | | Cartridge | Benz Micro ACE SH | | Output Voltage | 2.5 mV | | Stylus Shape | Micro Ridge | | Tracking Force | 1.6–1.9 grams | | Platter Material | Triple layer float glass | | Power Supply | Neo PSU | | Dimensions | 420 x 125 x 315 mm | | Weight | 4.2 kg | ### Performance The Rega Planar 8 is renowned for its ability to deliver a neutral and engaging sound, with excellent rhythm and pacing. The Benz Micro ACE SH cartridge provides high output and is well-suited for systems requiring a moving coil cartridge. The Herbie Mat enhances the listening experience by reducing unwanted vibrations, allowing for clearer and more detailed sound reproduction.