Rega Planar 6 Turntable RS AFC Edition with Ania Cartridge, Fono MC, and Neo Mk 2 PSU

Planar 6 RS performance with an Ania moving coil cartridge and Fono MC phonostage

Demand for the Rega Planar 6 RS has been exceptional. To expand availability while maintaining the performance and value of the RS package, Rega is introducing a new configuration: the Planar 6 RS AFC (Ania Fono Combination).

Built on the same Planar 6 RS turntable, the AFC substitutes the Nd9 moving magnet cartridge with Rega's Ania moving coil cartridge and adds the Fono MC moving coil phonostage, providing a compelling alternative for customers who prefer moving coils.

The Planar 6 RS uses an upgraded CNC-machined twin-drive pulley and Rega Reference EBLT drive belts for improved accuracy and speed control. The supplied tonearm is the RB880, which is usually found on the Planar 8. As with the standard Planar 6, the RS Edition includes a custom-matched Neo Mk2 PSU and a hand-tuned low noise 24 V motor, which drives the aluminum sub platter.

The plinth is made from Rega's unique Tancast 8 foam, covered in an aluminum HP laminate with matching edging. This assembly creates an extremely rigid yet ultra-light platform, ideal for mounting advanced components while reducing resonance.

Features

• 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 Opti-white clear float glass platter
• Custom-matched Neo Mk2 turntable power supply
• Twin Reference EBLT drive belts
• 24 V low-noise synchronous low-voltage precision motor
• Double Brace Technology
• Smoked dustcover supplied as standard
• Same price as Planar 6 RS Nd9

Specifications

Dimensions
Turntable (with dustcover fitted) (WDH): 17.6" x 14.4" x 4.7" (448  x 365  x 120 mm)
Weight: 11.46 lb (5.2 kg)

PSU (WDH): 7" x 6.1" x 2" (180 x 155 x 50 mm)
Weight: 1.32 lb (0.6 kg)

Ania Moving Coil Cartridge Specifications

Tracking pressure: 1.75 - 2 g

Input impedance: 100 Ω

Output impedance: 10 Ω

Nominal output voltage: 350 μV

Impedance: 100 Ω

Capacitance: 1,000 pF

Gain setting: High (‘On’ position for Rega phono stages)

Fono MC Phonostage Specifications

Output impedance = 200Ω
Recommended minimum output load resistance = 5K
Frequency response (50KΩ output load) = 13Hz (-3dB) to 100KHz (-0.3dB)
RIAA accuracy (50KΩ output load) = Better than +/-0.2dB 100Hz to 100KHz
Power requirements = 24V AC at 150mA maximum. Only to be used with Rega PS1.

Input sensitivity (for 200mV output)
4 off = 133uV
4 on = 67uV

Input loading resistance
1 and 2 off = 400Ω
1 on = 100Ω
2 on = 150Ω
1 and 2 on = 70Ω

Input loading capacitance
3 off = 1000pF
3 on = 4300pF
Gain (at 1KHz)
4 off = 63.5dB
4 on = 69.5dB

Maximum input level (at 1KHz)
4 off = 6.7mV
4 on = 3.4mV

Load settings for adjustable MC stages

Impedance -100Ohm
Capacitance - 1000pF
Gain setting - High ('On' position for Rega phono stages)