The ultimate expression of the Planar philosophy
Planar 10 Product Introduction
The Rega Planar 10 represents the pinnacle of Rega’s Planar development.
Everything about the Planar 10 is driven by one goal: extract the maximum musical information from the record groove while adding as little as possible of its own.
Developed directly from Rega’s long-term Naiad research project, the Planar 10 is not an evolution of earlier models, but a no-compromise realisation of Rega’s low-mass, high-rigidity philosophy.
At Authentic High End, the Planar 10 is positioned as a true reference turntable for listeners who want absolute performance without abandoning Rega’s core values.
Positioning Within Rega
The Planar 10 sits:
above the Planar 8,
below only the Naia,
and is the most advanced turntable within the classic Planar lineage.
It is designed for:
reference-level analogue systems
listeners highly sensitive to timing, pitch and musical coherence
systems where every upstream improvement is immediately audible
Design Philosophy: Absolute Low Mass, Absolute Control
The Planar 10 takes Rega’s skeletal approach further than any previous Planar model.
Key elements include:
an ultra-light skeletal plinth using a foam core with high-pressure laminate skins
structural bracing placed only where stiffness is essential
elimination of all unnecessary mass and energy storage
This architecture allows vibrational energy to dissipate almost instantly, preserving timing accuracy and dynamic expression.
Ceramic Platter: Speed Stability Without Compromise
A defining feature of the Planar 10 is its ceramic platter, manufactured to extremely tight tolerances.
The ceramic platter offers:
exceptional rotational stability
extremely low bearing load variation
consistent speed behaviour under dynamic musical conditions
This contributes directly to the Planar 10’s pitch accuracy, bass authority and tonal purity.
RB3000 Tonearm: Rega’s Ultimate Arm
The Planar 10 is fitted with the RB3000 tonearm, Rega’s most advanced tonearm design.
The RB3000 features:
hand-polished, ultra-rigid arm tube
hand-selected, ultra-low friction bearings
optimised mass distribution and geometry
Manufactured and assembled with extreme precision, the RB3000 ensures that the cartridge can track the groove with maximum stability and minimal energy loss.
P10 PSU: Reference Motor Control
Supplied as standard, the P10 PSU is a dedicated external power supply developed specifically for the Planar 10.
It provides:
highly accurate electronic speed control
ultra-low-noise motor drive
precise speed switching between 33⅓ and 45 rpm
The P10 PSU further reduces vibration and improves pitch stability, resulting in a presentation that feels effortless and unforced, even on demanding recordings.
Listening Experience
The Rega Planar 10 sounds:
exceptionally transparent and immediate
rhythmically locked and pitch-stable
dynamically free, without compression
emotionally gripping without exaggeration
Music emerges with a sense of inevitability — nothing feels added, slowed or softened. The listener’s attention shifts entirely to performance and intent, not reproduction.
Build Quality & Longevity
Despite its extreme design, the Planar 10 remains practical and robust:
It is built as a precision instrument for decades of use.
System Integration
The Planar 10 is designed to sit at the heart of reference analogue systems:
pairs naturally with high-end MM or MC cartridges
benefits from reference phono stages and amplification
reveals the full potential of high-resolution loudspeakers
At Authentic High End, the Planar 10 is typically demonstrated in systems where the turntable must be beyond reproach.
Why We Selected the Planar 10 at Authentic High End
We selected the Planar 10 because it embodies Rega’s philosophy taken to its logical conclusion:
It is a reference turntable for listeners who want to experience what vinyl is capable of when engineering discipline replaces convention.
Discover more...
The ultimate expression of the Planar philosophy
Planar 10 Product Introduction
The Rega Planar 10 represents the pinnacle of Rega’s Planar development.
Everything about the Planar 10 is driven by one goal: extract the maximum musical information from the record groove while adding as little as possible of its own.
Developed directly from Rega’s long-term Naiad research project, the Planar 10 is not an evolution of earlier models, but a no-compromise realisation of Rega’s low-mass, high-rigidity philosophy.
At Authentic High End, the Planar 10 is positioned as a true reference turntable for listeners who want absolute performance without abandoning Rega’s core values.
Positioning Within Rega
The Planar 10 sits:
above the Planar 8,
below only the Naia,
and is the most advanced turntable within the classic Planar lineage.
It is designed for:
reference-level analogue systems
listeners highly sensitive to timing, pitch and musical coherence
systems where every upstream improvement is immediately audible
Design Philosophy: Absolute Low Mass, Absolute Control
The Planar 10 takes Rega’s skeletal approach further than any previous Planar model.
Key elements include:
an ultra-light skeletal plinth using a foam core with high-pressure laminate skins
structural bracing placed only where stiffness is essential
elimination of all unnecessary mass and energy storage
This architecture allows vibrational energy to dissipate almost instantly, preserving timing accuracy and dynamic expression.
Ceramic Platter: Speed Stability Without Compromise
A defining feature of the Planar 10 is its ceramic platter, manufactured to extremely tight tolerances.
The ceramic platter offers:
exceptional rotational stability
extremely low bearing load variation
consistent speed behaviour under dynamic musical conditions
This contributes directly to the Planar 10’s pitch accuracy, bass authority and tonal purity.
RB3000 Tonearm: Rega’s Ultimate Arm
The Planar 10 is fitted with the RB3000 tonearm, Rega’s most advanced tonearm design.
The RB3000 features:
hand-polished, ultra-rigid arm tube
hand-selected, ultra-low friction bearings
optimised mass distribution and geometry
Manufactured and assembled with extreme precision, the RB3000 ensures that the cartridge can track the groove with maximum stability and minimal energy loss.
P10 PSU: Reference Motor Control
Supplied as standard, the P10 PSU is a dedicated external power supply developed specifically for the Planar 10.
It provides:
highly accurate electronic speed control
ultra-low-noise motor drive
precise speed switching between 33⅓ and 45 rpm
The P10 PSU further reduces vibration and improves pitch stability, resulting in a presentation that feels effortless and unforced, even on demanding recordings.
Listening Experience
The Rega Planar 10 sounds:
exceptionally transparent and immediate
rhythmically locked and pitch-stable
dynamically free, without compression
emotionally gripping without exaggeration
Music emerges with a sense of inevitability — nothing feels added, slowed or softened. The listener’s attention shifts entirely to performance and intent, not reproduction.
Build Quality & Longevity
Despite its extreme design, the Planar 10 remains practical and robust:
It is built as a precision instrument for decades of use.
System Integration
The Planar 10 is designed to sit at the heart of reference analogue systems:
pairs naturally with high-end MM or MC cartridges
benefits from reference phono stages and amplification
reveals the full potential of high-resolution loudspeakers
At Authentic High End, the Planar 10 is typically demonstrated in systems where the turntable must be beyond reproach.
Why We Selected the Planar 10 at Authentic High End
We selected the Planar 10 because it embodies Rega’s philosophy taken to its logical conclusion:
It is a reference turntable for listeners who want to experience what vinyl is capable of when engineering discipline replaces convention.
Discover more...
