Turntables — Rega PLANAR 78

The PLANAR 78 is a belt-drive turntable from Rega, built with a factory-fitted RB220 tonearm and specifically designed for playing legacy 78rpm records. The PLANAR 78 brings Rega's considered engineering to a specialist analogue playback format.

Key specs that matter

The belt-drive mechanism provides genuine isolation between motor and platter. The pre-installed RB220 tonearm removes arm-selection uncertainty for the buyer, with an optional factory-fitted Rega RB78 cartridge specifically designed for 78rpm playback. At 447 x 117 x 360mm and 4.2kg, the PLANAR 78 maintains a manageable footprint consistent with Rega's accessible engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect smooth, well-controlled rotation reflecting the belt-drive mechanism's inherent motor isolation, combined with the factory-matched RB220 tonearm's capable geometry, specifically optimised for legacy 78rpm shellac record playback.

Pairing

The optional factory-fitted RB78 cartridge is specifically designed for 78rpm playback, and buyers should confirm exact cartridge compatibility for other speeds directly with Rega.

Alternatives

Rega's broader turntable catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting conventional 33/45rpm playback instead of this specialist 78rpm-focused design.