Rega Planar 8 Turntable with Neo PSU Power Supply - Ania Pro

The Rega Planar 8 with Ania Pro cartridge combines advanced turntable design with the detail and speed of a low-output moving coil cartridge. Rega factory-installs the Ania Pro on the RB880 tonearm, creating a carefully matched analog system. Available in Black or White, this package is made for listeners who want balanced, dynamic, and highly detailed vinyl playback.

Inspired by Rega’s Reference Turntable

The Planar 8 was inspired by Rega’s reference Naiad turntable. Its skeletal shape removes material that is not needed, helping the turntable stay light and rigid. This reduces stored energy that could add unwanted color to the music.

The plinth uses an aerospace-developed Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core. Rega’s double-brace system adds strength between the tonearm and central bearing, where stiffness matters most. This design helps music sound clear, open, and full of energy.

Factory-Fitted Ania Pro Moving Coil Cartridge

This Planar 8 includes the Rega Ania Pro moving coil cartridge. Rega installs and aligns the cartridge on the RB880 tonearm at the factory, helping you get accurate performance without separate cartridge installation.

The Ania Pro uses an advanced Vital-profile nude diamond stylus fitted to a tapered aluminum cantilever. The stylus follows small changes in the record groove to uncover fine detail while producing tight bass, a warm midrange, and clean high frequencies.

Its ultra-low-mass generator includes a hand-wound micro coil made from 0.018mm fine wire. The coil is wound around an iron micro-cross assembly and powered by a high-strength neodymium magnet. This small, light assembly reacts quickly as the stylus moves through the groove.

The Ania Pro uses Rega’s undamped generator design with no conventional tie wire. Its unique rhomboid pivot allows the cantilever to move freely while tracking the record. The generator is housed in a rigid glass-filled PPS body that provides accurate support without adding unnecessary mass.

The cartridge produces a nominal output of 350µV and tracks between 1.75 and 2.0 grams. It requires a high-gain moving coil phono preamp or an amplifier with a compatible MC phono input. Rega recommends a 100-ohm input load, 1,000pF capacitance, and a high-gain setting.

RB880 Precision Tonearm

The Planar 8 includes Rega’s RB880 tonearm. Its one-piece aluminum arm tube is designed to reduce unwanted resonance. Hand-matched bearings provide stable, nearly friction-free movement so the stylus can follow the groove accurately.

The tonearm includes a low-capacitance phono cable with locking RCA plugs for a secure connection to your moving coil phono preamp.

Triple-Layer Glass Platter

An 18mm triple-layer float-glass platter places more mass around its outer edge. This creates a strong flywheel effect for smooth and steady rotation. A low-mass central bearing assembly and Reference EBLT drive belt help maintain accurate speed while reducing unwanted noise.

Neo MK2 Power Supply

The included Neo MK2 power supply uses a crystal-controlled DSP generator to send a clean and stable signal to the 24-volt motor. Electronic controls let you switch between 33⅓ and 45 rpm without moving the drive belt.

The Neo MK2 also provides electronic fine-speed adjustment and an advanced anti-vibration motor circuit. These features help maintain accurate pitch and reduce motor vibration.

Simple Factory-Matched Setup

The Ania Pro cartridge is mounted and aligned at the Rega factory. Place the turntable on a firm, level surface, fit the platter and belt, balance the tonearm, and set the tracking force between 1.75 and 2.0 grams.

Connect the Planar 8 to a compatible moving coil phono preamp. The turntable does not include a built-in phono preamp, and the low-output Ania Pro should not be connected directly to a standard moving magnet input.

Is It Right for You?

Choose the Planar 8 with Ania Pro if you want the detail and fast response of a Rega moving coil cartridge at a lower cost than the Apheta 3 package. It is a strong choice for listeners who want dynamic sound, accurate tracking, and a cartridge matched at the factory to the RB880 tonearm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ania Pro installed at the factory?

Yes. Rega installs and aligns the Ania Pro on the RB880 tonearm.

What type of phono preamp do I need?

You need a high-gain moving coil phono preamp or an amplifier with a compatible MC phono input. Rega recommends a 100-ohm input load.

Can I use a moving magnet phono input?

No. The Ania Pro has a low 350µV output and requires moving coil gain.

How does the Ania Pro differ from the Apheta 3?

The Ania Pro uses a Vital-profile nude diamond stylus and a glass-filled PPS body. The more advanced Apheta 3 uses a Fine Line nude diamond stylus and a one-piece machined aluminum body.

Can the Planar 8 play 45 rpm records?

Yes. The Neo MK2 power supply provides electronic switching between 33⅓ and 45 rpm.

Does it include a dustcover?

Yes. The Black model includes a smoked dustcover, while the White model includes a clear dustcover.

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