Planar 6 RS AFC (Ania Fono Combination) Turntable

Planar 6 RS Edition

The Planar 6 RS Edition (Rega Special) adopts many key engineering features from the next tier Planar 8 model whilst retaining the classic Rega form factor and dustcover. The ultra lightweight high rigidity plinth makes the perfect platform to mount the precision RB880 tonearm which is factory fitted and expertly aligned with Rega's Ania moving coil cartridge.

Classic styling, serious performer
The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is constructed using Rega's unique Tancast 8 foam core plinth finished with an aluminium metal skin HP laminate with matching edging. This assembly creates a highly ridged ultra-light platform, ideal for mounting advanced components whilst reducing resonance. Like the standard Planar 6, the RS Edition includes a custom matched Neo MK2 PSU, and a hand tuned low noise 24v motor which drives the aluminium sub platter. In addition, this is now driven via an upgraded CNC twin drive pulley and two Rega Reference EBLT drive belts for improved accuracy and speed control. To complete the package the precision RB880 tonearm (usually found on the Planar 8) is supplied mounted with the Rega Ania MC cartridge to complete the AFC package.

Ultra lightweight plinth
Rega has pioneered the use of lightweight, rigid plinths over many years. Their unique, ultra-lightweight Tancast 8 foam core with a highly rigid phenolic resin skin (HPL) is the foundations of the standard Planar 6 and upper tier skeletal range. The Planar 6 RS Edition uses the same premium HPL combined with the stunning RS brushed metal aluminium skin with matching edging.

RB880 Precision Tonearm
Designed using the latest 3D CAD technology, the RB880 is the result of almost 40 years of tonearm design experience. This tonearm features an aluminium vertical bearing housing, a redesigned sleeve and vertical bearing shaft (both manufactured from stainless steel) to improve mounting stability and overall rigidity. The advanced tonearm tube is designed using intelligent redistribution of mass, ensuring this arm will exhibit fewer points of possible resonance. 

The extreme levels of stability achieved, coupled with almost friction free movement from the high precision hand matched bearing assemblies, guarantee to gather more information from your vinyl than ever before. You will also find a Rega made, low capacitance phono cables terminated with high specification phono plugs.

24V AC synchronous motor
24V low noise synchronous precision motor and PCB assembly, fitted with a custom CNC twin drive machined aluminium pulley. Each motor is hand tuned to the Neo Mk2 PSU to minimise vibration and perfectly set speed.

Double Brace Technology
The Planar 6 RS Editions plinth is strengthened further using Rega's double brace system. Mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) this forms a structurally sound “stressed beam” assembly. This rigid plinth design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonance, which will add unnatural distortions to the music. Equally, heavier mass can transfer more unwanted energy, such as motor or bearing noise directly into the rotating record. The use of braces instead of the complete skin allows double thickness phenolic resin in these key areas which directly addresses the issue of mass absorption and unwanted energy transmission.

Ania MC cartridge
The Ania uses the same complex hand wound micro coil found in the rest of the Rega MC range, and is housed in a unique PPS highly rigid body. This body is an exeptionally accurate design, that includes Rega three pioint fixing to optimise connection to the tonearm headshell, and automatically sets overhang when fitted to a Rega tonearm. The new body is protected by a CAD designed, clear rigid cover that sheilds the internal fine wires, making handling whilst fitting safe, and risk free. The Ania features a super high-powered neodymium magnet, and a coil meticulously hand wound on to an iron micro cross. This miniature assembly allows us greater freedom to track the vinyl groove, ensuring even more detail is extracted from the vinyl

Neo MK2 turntable power supply
The Neo MK2 PSU is an advanced turntable power supply providing user controllable fine speed adjustment, an advanced anti-vibration motor circuit, and the convenience of electronic speed change. The Neo MK2 vastly reduces motor noise and improves speed stability and rotational speed accuracy.

Fono MC
The Fono MC MK4 is an exceptionally high quality MC phono stage designed to maximise the potential of any low output MC cartridge. Although specifically designed to complement the latest Rega range of moving coils you will find full adjustability for gain and loading via dip switches conveniently placed on the rear panel making the Fono MC MK4 compatible with a wide range of third party low output MC cartridges.

• RB880 tonearm with custom stainless balance weight
• Ania Moving Coil Cartridge
• Fono MC - moving coil phono stage
• CNC Twin drive motor pulley
• Tancast 8 foam core plinth with HP laminate and metal skin
• Dual Layer float glass Opti-white clear glass platter
• Custom matched Neo Mk2 turntable power supply
• Twin Reference EBLT drive belts
• 24v low noise synchronous low voltage precision motor
• Double Brace Technology
• Smoked dustcover supplied as standard
• Same price as Planar 6 RS ND9
• Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects

• Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable
  • Tonearm:  Hand assembled precision RB880
  • Motor:  24 V low noise motor
  • Platter:  16mm dual layer float glass - opti-white clear.
  • Connectivity:  RCA - Phono
  • Power:  Via Mini DIN from Neo PSU
  • Planar 6 RS Turntable Dimensions (lid closed):
    • Width: 17.60 inches
    • Depth:  14.17 inches
    • Height: 4.61 inches
    • Weight 11.88 pounds
  • Turntable Finish:  Metallic brushed aluminium

• Neo MK2 PSU
  • 24 V protected by resettable fuse
  • Power consumption:  7.2W
  • Voltage:  24 V AC
  • Wall Power supply:  Rega PS1 only
  • Speed control step size:  0.01RPM
  • Neo PSU Dimensions:
    • Width: 7.09 inches
    • Depth: 6.10 inches
    • Height: 1.97 inches
    • Weight: 1.32 pounds

• FONO MC MK4 Phono Stage
  • Output Impedance:  200 Ω
  • Recommended Minimum Output Load Resistance:  5 k
  • Frequency Response (50 kΩ Output Load):  13 Hz (-3 dB) to 100 kHz (-0.3 dB)
  • RIAA Accuracy (50 kΩ Output Load):  Better than ±0.2 dB 100 Hz to 100 kHz
  • Power Requirements:  24 V AC at 150 mA maximum
  • Load settings for adjustable MC stages:
    • Input Sensitivity (for 200 mV Output):  4 off = 133 uV / 4 on = 67 uV
    • Input Loading Resistance: 1 and 2 off = 400 Ω / 1 on = 100 Ω / 2 on = 150 Ω / 1 and 2 on = 70 Ω
    • Input Loading Capacitance:  3 off = 1000 pF / 3 on = 4300 pF / Gain (at 1 kHz) / 4 off = 63.5 dB / 4 on = 69.5 dB
    • Maximum Input Level (at 1 kHz):  4 off = 6.7 mV / 4 on = 3.4 mV
    • Factory settings for all Rega MC cartridges:  Impedance 100 Ω / Capacitance 1000 pF / Gain Setting High