Rega Planar 6 RS Edition Turntable
REGA PLANAR 6 RS EDITION TURNTABLE ANNOUNCED WITH PLANAR 8 TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCE
Following its preview at the Bristol HiFi Show 2026, the Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is now available to order, with initial units expected to reach UK dealers by the end of the month.
The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition (Rega Special) builds on the existing Planar 6 platform while incorporating selected engineering elements from the higher-spec Planar 8 model.
REGA PLANAR 6 RS EDITION TURNTABLE
The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition turntable retains the brand’s established design approach, including a lightweight plinth and dustcover. The plinth uses a Tancast 8 foam core construction with a high-pressure laminate and aluminium skin, designed to provide rigidity while minimising resonance. Rega’s double brace technology is also included as part of the structural design.
TONEARM AND CARTRIDGE
A key update in the Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is the inclusion of the RB880 tonearm, more commonly found on the Planar 8. This is factory fitted and aligned with Rega’s Nd9 moving magnet cartridge, supplied as standard. The combination is intended to offer a ready-to-use setup without the need for additional cartridge installation.
DRIVE SYSTEM AND POWER SUPPLY
The drive system in the Rega Planar 6 RS Edition includes a 24V low-noise motor paired with a Neo MK2 power supply. A CNC-machined twin drive pulley and dual Reference EBLT belts are used to improve speed stability and accuracy. The aluminium sub-platter and dual-layer float glass platter form part of the rotational assembly.
REGA PLANAR 6 RS EDITION KEY FEATURES
Additional features of the Rega Planar 6 RS Edition include a smoked dustcover, custom stainless steel balance weight, and a lifetime limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. The package is supplied as a complete system, with tonearm and cartridge pre-installed.
REGA PLANAR 6 RS EDITION PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The Rega Planar 6 RS Edition is priced at £2,000 in the UK. It is available to order now, with shipping to dealers expected by the end of March.
HiFi PiG Says: You can read more about the Rega Planar 6 RS in our Bristol HiFi Show 2026 report here.
