{"product_id":"rega-planar-6-rs-turntable","title":"Rega Planar 6 RS Turntable","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Rega Planar 6 RS — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “Rega Planar 6 RS Turntable”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eRega\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eRega Planar 6 RS Turntable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eRS Edition special build • RB880 tonearm • factory-fitted Nd9 moving magnet cartridge • Neo MK2 PSU included • CNC twin-drive pulley • twin Reference EBLT belts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Planar 6 RS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 RS Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a special-edition performance deck that pulls key engineering elements from Rega’s higher-tier designs while retaining the familiar Planar 6 form factor and dustcover. Built around an ultra-light, ultra-rigid Tancast 8 foam core plinth with a brushed metal aluminum skin, it is engineered to minimize stored energy, reduce resonance, and create a highly stable platform for the RB880 tonearm and factory-fitted Nd9 moving magnet cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eRB880 Tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eNd9 MM Cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eNeo MK2 PSU\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eTwin EBLT Belts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eCNC Twin Drive Pulley\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"bh-badge\"\u003eDouble Brace Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003eSystem note: this RS Edition is designed for listeners who want a complete, higher-spec Planar 6 package with premium tonearm, cartridge, and power-supply upgrades already in place from the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRS Edition engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e — adopts meaningful design elements from Rega’s next-tier models while preserving the practical Planar 6 footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory-ready premium front end\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied with the RB880 tonearm and Nd9 moving magnet cartridge already fitted and aligned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter, stiffer plinth philosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Tancast 8 foam core structure with HPL and brushed metal skin is designed to resist resonance while avoiding unnecessary mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved drive accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the CNC twin-drive pulley and twin Reference EBLT belts help improve rotational consistency and speed control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower-supply advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e — the included Neo MK2 PSU adds electronic speed change, fine speed adjustment, and lower motor noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference-minded Planar package\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 RS Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for listeners who want a refined, low-resonance Rega deck with serious factory-specified upgrades rather than a base platform to modify later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTancast 8 ultra-light plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rega’s lightweight plinth philosophy focuses on reducing energy storage and unwanted resonance. On the RS Edition, the foam core structure is combined with a premium HPL layer and brushed metal aluminium skin for a stiffer, more refined platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRB880 precision tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e — normally associated with higher-tier Rega models, the RB880 uses a redesigned sleeve, stainless vertical bearing shaft, and highly precise hand-matched bearings to improve rigidity and information retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24V low-noise motor system\u003c\/strong\u003e — each motor is hand tuned to the Neo MK2 PSU and driven by a custom CNC machined aluminum twin-drive pulley for lower vibration and greater speed accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Brace Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — strategic bracing between the tonearm mount and main bearing forms a more rigid stressed-beam structure, helping reduce flex while avoiding the unwanted energy storage that can come with heavier plinth designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003eIn a carefully matched vinyl system, the \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 RS Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered to deliver greater speed precision, cleaner transient behavior, and the low-level detail retrieval expected from a serious analog source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Planar 6 RS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat makes the RS Edition different from a standard Planar 6?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RS Edition adds the RB880 tonearm, factory-fitted Nd9 moving magnet cartridge, CNC twin-drive pulley, twin Reference EBLT belts, brushed metal aluminium skin finish, and the matched Neo MK2 PSU as part of the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it include a cartridge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is supplied with the Nd9 moving magnet cartridge factory fitted and aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the external power supply included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The custom-matched Neo MK2 turntable power supply is included as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat platter does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses a 16mm dual-layer float glass platter in opti-white clear glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWho is this turntable best suited for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best for listeners who want a premium Rega analog front end with meaningful factory upgrades already integrated, rather than starting with a lower-spec platform and upgrading later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurntable, cartridge, and phono-stage matching support for a properly balanced analog front end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetup guidance for placement, tracking force, and system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on whether the RS Edition is the right step up over standard Planar models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareful fulfillment and long-term support for premium hi-fi components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving magnet phono stages that complement the factory-fitted Nd9 cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid, low-resonance support furniture and isolation solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher-end integrated amplifiers and speakers for a complete reference-minded vinyl system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanar 6 RS Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt-drive turntable system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand assembled precision RB880\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNd9 moving magnet, factory fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V low-noise synchronous motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrive System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCNC twin-drive machined aluminum pulley with twin Reference EBLT drive belts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlinth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTancast 8 foam core plinth with HPL and brushed metal aluminum skin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBracing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble Brace Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16mm dual-layer float glass, opti-white clear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA phono\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeo MK2 PSU included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (Lid Closed)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e447 x 117 x 360mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTurntable Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDustcover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoked dustcover supplied as standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetallic brushed aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRega Planar 6 RS Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e combines Rega’s lightweight rigid-plinth philosophy with higher-tier arm, cartridge, belt, and power-supply upgrades in a complete factory-specified package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Rega Planar 6 RS turntable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x RB880 tonearm (factory fitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Nd9 moving 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