Paris vs Rega Planar 8
The Planar 8's output is 5.0 mV against the Paris's 1.6 mV, its effective mass 11 g against 8.5 g, its compliance 12 cu against 8 cu, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.4 g.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,085
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About the Paris
The Oracle Audio Technologies Paris is a mid-line turntable system that was sold as a complete package with the Paris tonearm and Paris high-output moving coil cartridge. It is a belt-driven design with a low-voltage AC synchronous motor, external power supply, adjustable speed control, and Oracle’s vibration-damping tonearm implementation based on the Pro-Ject 9cc. The Paris was offered in multiple finishes and reviewed as a complete analog playback solution priced at $5,000 for the bundled turntable, tonearm, and cartridge.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- acrylic
- Platter Weight
- 7 kg
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- HOMC
- Output Voltage
- 1.6 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.4 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Compliance
- 8 cu
- Channel Separation
- 28 dB
- Impedance
- 170Ω
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 230 mm
- Effective Mass
- 8.5 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 495.3 × 152.4 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7 kg (15 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Ferrari Red, Lamborghini Yellow, White, Titanium Gray
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions