Rega Planar 6 Turntable

The Rega Planar 6 turntable is constructed around a unique ultra-light Tancast 8 foam core plinth with HPL laminate, designed to deliver a level of performance beyond anything at its price. Featuring the RB330 precision tonearm, a dual layer float glass platter, Double Brace Technology, and a custom matched Neo PSU, the Planar 6 represents a significant step into serious audiophile vinyl playback. Available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Rega dealer in Toronto, Canada, finished in Polaris Grey with high gloss black polymer edge trim.

Ultra-Light Engineering

The Planar 6 is built around the success of the RP8 and RP10 and is the first new Rega turntable to use an ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 polyurethane foam core plinth, a material originally developed for the aerospace industry. This core is sandwiched between a new HPL (high pressure laminate) skin, exceptionally thin yet extremely rigid, finished in a stunning Polaris matt grey with high gloss polymer black edge trim. The Planar 6 benefits from a single piece machined aluminium sub-platter, a 24 V motor hand tuned and matched to its own Neo PSU, and a custom drive pulley fitted with the EBLT Reference drive belt as standard.

RB330 Tonearm

The RB330 tonearm was designed using the latest 3D CAD and CAM technology and is the culmination of more than 35 years of tonearm design experience. Featuring a brand new bearing housing and tonearm tube designed using intelligent redistribution of mass, the RB330 exhibits fewer points of possible resonance than its predecessors. Extreme stability with almost friction-free movement from the new high precision bearing assemblies guarantees more information gathered from the vinyl surface than ever before.

Double Brace Technology

Rega's Double Brace Technology uses integral custom matched aluminium tonearm and hub pillars to ensure maximum rigidity and accuracy between the tonearm and main bearing. This stressed-beam assembly is central to the Planar 6's ability to resolve low-level detail and maintain timing integrity across all musical genres.

Custom Matched Neo PSU and 24 V Motor

Each Planar 6 motor is matched by hand to its own Neo PSU, ensuring optimum anti-vibration control. The Neo PSU provides convenient electronic speed selection, advanced anti-vibration control, and electronic fine speed adjustment to deliver total accuracy and control over motor performance.

Key Features

• RB330 precision tonearm: 3D CAD-designed, high precision bearing assemblies, stainless steel balance weight
• Factory fitted cartridge options: Exact MM, Ania MC, or Ania Pro MC (optional)
• Dual layer smoked and clear float glass platter for superior flywheel effect
• Double Brace Technology with integral aluminium tonearm and hub pillars
• Tancast 8 foam core plinth with Polaris HPL (high pressure laminate) skin
• Custom matched Neo PSU: electronic speed change, anti-vibration circuit, fine speed adjustment
• EBLT Reference drive belt fitted as standard
• Single piece machined aluminium sub-platter
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects
• Designed and hand-assembled in the UK

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Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rega Planar 6 turntable?

The Rega Planar 6 is a high-performance audiophile turntable sitting between the Planar 3 and Planar 8 in Rega's lineup. It is built around an ultra-light Tancast 8 foam core plinth originally developed for the aerospace industry, the RB330 precision tonearm, a dual layer float glass platter, Double Brace Technology, and a hand-matched Neo PSU with electronic speed change. It delivers a level of performance and resolution well beyond its price point, making it a significant step up for serious vinyl enthusiasts. Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada is an authorized Rega dealer carrying the full Planar lineup.

What tonearm does the Rega Planar 6 use?

The Rega Planar 6 is fitted with the RB330 precision tonearm, designed using 3D CAD and CAM technology and built on more than 35 years of Rega tonearm engineering. The RB330 features a redesigned bearing housing, intelligent redistribution of mass in the tonearm tube for fewer resonance points, and high precision bearing assemblies with near friction-free movement. A stainless steel balance weight completes the assembly.

Does the Rega Planar 6 come with a cartridge?

The Rega Planar 6 can be purchased with or without a factory fitted cartridge. Available options include the Exact Moving Magnet cartridge, or the Ania and Ania Pro Moving Coil cartridges. The team at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada can advise on the right cartridge for your amplifier and listening preferences before purchase.

How does the Rega Planar 6 compare to the Rega Planar 3?

Both the Planar 3 and Planar 6 use the Tancast 8 foam core plinth and the EBLT Reference drive belt. The Planar 6 steps up significantly with the RB330 tonearm (vs the RB330 on the Planar 3 — same arm, but tuned differently), a dual layer glass platter (vs single layer on the Planar 3), Double Brace Technology between the tonearm and main bearing, and a custom matched Neo PSU for electronic speed change and advanced motor anti-vibration. The Planar 6 is a meaningful upgrade for those pushing into higher resolution vinyl playback. Both are available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Rega dealer in Toronto, Canada.

How does the Rega Planar 6 compare to the Rega Planar 8?

The Planar 8 steps above the Planar 6 with the RB880 tonearm (vs RB330), a triple layer float glass platter with super flywheel effect (vs dual layer), and a Neo MK2 PSU with upgraded DSP motor control on a high-stability crystal. The Planar 6 delivers outstanding performance for its price, while the Planar 8 pushes further into the realm of reference-level vinyl playback. Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada carries both models and can help you determine the right choice for your system.

What phono preamp does the Rega Planar 6 need?

The Rega Planar 6 requires a separate phono preamp. If fitted with the Exact Moving Magnet cartridge, a standard MM phono stage is sufficient. If fitted with the Ania or Ania Pro Moving Coil cartridge, an MC-compatible phono stage is required. Rega's own Fono MC and Aria MK3 are excellent pairings. Vinyl Sound in Toronto carries a full selection of compatible phono preamps from Rega and other leading manufacturers.

What amplifier pairs well with the Rega Planar 6?

The Rega Planar 6 is a capable enough source to reveal the character of a wide range of amplifiers. Popular pairings include the Rega Brio, Rega Elex MK4, Hegel H95, and Musical Fidelity M3si. Browse the full range of integrated amplifiers at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada to find the right match for your listening room and budget.

Where to buy the Rega Planar 6 in Toronto, Canada?

Vinyl Sound is an authorized Rega dealer in Toronto, Canada. We carry the full Rega Planar lineup including the Planar 6, available with or without a factory fitted cartridge. Our team provides expert setup advice and full after-sales support. Visit us in-store or shop online at vinylsound.ca.