Rega Planar 6 turntable
Hi-fi turntables · 2017–present In production
$2,295 US reference price
Rega Planar 6 is a current belt-drive, manual operation, 33/45 rpm playback hi-fi turntable. The US reference price is $2,295.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45 rpm
- System hookup
- Phono input or preamp needed
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Fitment not yet resolved
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Budget for a phono input or separate phono preamp as well as amplification and speakers. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
Rega's serious mid-tier: a foam-cored ultra-light plinth, the Neo PSU with electronic speed control, and a two-piece glass platter for higher flywheel effect. Sold in the US as the Planar 6 (w/ ND5 cartridge).
Model history: The Planar 6 replaced the RP6 with an all-new ultra-lightweight Tancast-8/Polaris HPL plinth (versus the RP6's heavier glass-platter design), a single-piece machined aluminium sub-platter, the RB330 tonearm (up from the RB303), and a new 24V motor paired with the Neo PSU borrowed from the flagship RP10.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: a first serious turntable for an existing or planned amp-and-speakers setup. Less ideal for: plugging straight into passive speakers with no amp — check the built-in phono stage row above, and note most hi-fi decks still need external amplification.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: expect to cue the record yourself. Check the exact manual for any separate end-of-side auto-lift or stop feature.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare or with Exact/Ania |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth direction | Not listed |
| Platter | two-piece float glass |
| Tonearm | RB330 |
| Dimensions | Turntable (lid closed): 447 x 120 x 360 mm (W x H x D). Neo PSU (outboard, included): 180 x 50 x 155 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) |
| Finishes | Matt Polaris Grey (gloss black polymer edge trim), Matt White (new 2023, clear dustcover + clear dual-layer float glass platter) |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects |
| Years | 2017–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its belt-drive mechanism is the majority choice in the database (151 of 183). On price it sits toward the top of its category — 96% of priced hi-fi decks cost less.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Keep the evidence layers separate
Buying evidence for this model
- US reference price
- $2,295. A reference value for comparison. The price observation date is not recorded; this is not a current offer or availability claim.
- Live retailer offers
- No live offer feed is enabled for this model.
- Retailer links
- Brand or product routes to relevant US retailers; a search link is not a stock claim.
An internally verified exact identifier may improve offer matching, but it is not published as a catalogue fact unless independently corroborated. Always confirm the exact model, final price, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Retailer links for the Rega Planar 6
6 US retailers are listed in our Rega retailer guide — linked directly to the product page where we have one, otherwise to a site search for the deck.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product link |
|---|---|---|---|
 Music Direct |
hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | View at Music Direct ↗ |
 Turntable Lab |
hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
 Audio Advice |
hifi independent | Free shipping on most orders. | Search at Audio Advice ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |
 Upscale Audio |
hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | Search at Upscale Audio ↗ |
 World Wide Stereo |
hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | Search at World Wide Stereo ↗ |