The British company
Rega, celebrating its 40 years of existence, is releasing a reference turntable, model
Naiad. Available later this year, the model represents the culmination of philosophy turntables founder
Roy Gandy. "This is a project without saving costs."
To make the model even more special, early
40 Naiad
turntables have sequential numbers, from 1973 to 2012, representing each year of the Rega and will also be signed by Mr. Gandy. The Naiad has a unique design, using the best of modern materials and manufacturing processes, with a base built by hand from carbon fiber to achieve maximum structural lightweight high stiffness, further strengthened with double wishbone ceramic.
Mass is again reduced to a minimum, using a box bearing vertical titanium structure for mounting the turntable. The model will feature the world premiere in project "hub" bearing with a shaft and bearing housing made from zirconia.
The model also has the best power supply Rega found in cases of reference of the company, offering adjustable speed control by user with a digital display.
All turntables will be provided with a piece of music called
Naiad, one of the favorite piano pieces
Roy Gandy, which will be recorded by Rega. This single press includes a test signal which will run alongside power supply to ensure optimum speed is reached.
Finally, the company ensures that the Naiad will be the best performance in the Rega turntables, promising to deliver beyond expectations.
The Turntable Rega Naiad will be priced at
£ 30,000.00 In the European market.