Rega Planar 6 Turntable - Polaris Gray - No Cartridge

A Lightweight Turntable, Ready for the Cartridge You Choose

The Rega Planar 6 is a 2-speed belt-drive turntable built around a lightweight Tancast-8 foam-core plinth, a 16mm dual-layer glass platter, and Rega's Neo MK2 power supply, included as standard equipment. This version ships without a cartridge, so you choose and mount one yourself.

The Neo MK2 replaces the usual manual belt-move with a front-panel button for electronic 33⅓/45 rpm switching, and fine speed trims in steps as small as 0.01 rpm. The RB330 tonearm uses Rega's standard three-point mounting system, so any properly matched cartridge bolts on the same way Rega's own Nd5 and Nd7 do.

The Planar 6 is fully manual otherwise, with no built-in phono preamp, and connects to an MM phono input on your amplifier or a separate phono stage rather than a standard line-level input.

Where a Blank Tonearm Earns Its Keep

Choose the Cartridge That Fits Your System

Shipping without a cartridge means you aren't paying for one you don't want, and can start with any moving-magnet cartridge that matches the RB330's mounting system — including a model you already own from a previous turntable.

Rega's three-point mounting system holds the cartridge firmly aligned once it's fitted, but getting there is a manual job: mounting, aligning, and setting tracking force and anti-skate to whatever your chosen cartridge's own spec sheet actually calls for.

Electronic Speed Control, Not a Moved Belt

A front-panel button switches electronically between 33⅓ and 45 rpm, and fine adjustment in 0.01 rpm steps lets you dial in exact speed, something the belt-driven Planar 1 and Planar 2 can't do without lifting the platter.

Each 24-volt motor is hand-matched to its own Neo MK2 supply at the factory, a pairing Rega uses to control motor noise and vibration before it ever reaches the platter.

What Reviewers Are Saying

AVForums called the Planar 6 chassis "almost certainly the pick of the pack without its cartridge," adding that it "handles anything you throw at it with real ability and enjoyment" in an outright Best Buy verdict.

Who Is the Rega Planar 6 Best For?

• You already own a cartridge you want to keep using: mount it straight onto the RB330's standard three-point fitting instead of paying for one you'd have to remove
• You want to choose your own cartridge from the start: from a budget moving-magnet upgrade to a step-up model, the choice is yours rather than fixed at the factory
• You want electronic speed control built in: the included Neo MK2 power supply switches speeds at the touch of a button, with fine adjustment down to 0.01 rpm
• You already have (or plan to add) a phono stage: the Planar 6 has no built-in phono preamp, so it needs an MM phono input on your amp, or a separate phono preamp
• You want the cartridge to be your choice — the tonearm is ready for anything in our phono cartridges

How Does It Connect to Your System?

The attached RCA cable runs from the tonearm to your amplifier's MM phono input, or to a separate phono preamp if your amp doesn't have one built in. Never connect the Planar 6 straight into a standard line-level or AUX input.

During setup, install the counterweight, balance the tonearm, then mount your chosen cartridge and align it using Rega's three-point system. Set tracking force and anti-skate to the figures your specific cartridge's manufacturer recommends, since these vary by model.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around a Rega Planar 6:

• Phono cartridges — pick the moving-magnet cartridge that matches your budget and system
• Phono preamplifiers — required if your amplifier has no built-in MM phono input
• Turntable accessories — mats, levels, and clamps for getting the most from this setup
• Audio racks — a firm, level, vibration-free shelf a turntable actually needs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Planar 6 have a built-in phono preamp?

It doesn't. Connect it to an MM phono input, or add a separate moving-magnet phono preamp. It can't connect directly to a standard line-level input on its own.

Does this version include a cartridge?

This version ships without one, so you can mount a cartridge you already own or choose a new one to fit your budget and system.

Which cartridge should I choose?

Any moving-magnet cartridge that fits Rega's standard three-point mounting works on the RB330. Rega's own Nd5 and Nd7 are natural starting points, and our phono cartridges collection covers other brands too.

How does the Neo MK2 power supply change speeds?

A front-panel button switches electronically between 33⅓ and 45 rpm, with fine adjustment in steps as small as 0.01 rpm. There's no belt to move by hand.

Is the Neo MK2 power supply included with this version?

Yes. It ships as standard equipment on every Planar 6, cartridge or no cartridge.

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