Rega Planar 8
High-end turntables · 2018–present In production
$3,495 US reference price
A skeletal deck derived from Rega's Naiad research project: Tancast 8 foam-cored plinth, triple-laminated platter and the RB880 arm. Startlingly light and startlingly fast-sounding.
The skeletal design that showed how radical Rega could get below £3k.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
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.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare or with Ania/Apheta |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | three-piece laminated glass |
| Tonearm | RB880 |
| Dimensions | Turntable (with dustcover): 420 x 315 x 125 mm (W x D x H). Neo PSU (included): 180 x 155 x 50 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 9.3 lb (4.2 kg) |
| Finishes | Matt Polaris Grey, Matt White (from April 2023, clear dustcover + clear triple-layer float glass platter) |
| Warranty | Lifetime Limited Warranty against manufacturing defects |
| Years | 2018–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
7 US retailers stock Rega — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Advice | hifi independent | Free shipping on most orders. | View at Audio Advice ↗ |
| Music Direct | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | View at Music Direct ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| World Wide Stereo | hifi independent | Free shipping on all orders. | View at World Wide Stereo ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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