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January 22, 2021, 11:58 AM #1Senior Member
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What Cartridge on your Rega
We need more threads in the Rega forum, so how about this. What cartridge are you using on your Rega table?
I started off with an Ortofon Black/Bronze. Worked nicely but wanted to get a MC so ended up getting the Rega Ania Pro. Very nice cartridge and perfect match to my RP8!
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January 22, 2021, 12:58 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
Have a buddy with a Planar 8 and he initially had it setup with the Rega Ania Pro. He has since upgraded to an Audio Technica AT-ART9 and finds it to be a substantial upgrade. Since the Rega tables have no VTA adjustment other than using tonearm spacers, dialing in a cartridge like the Ortofon 2M Black with its Shibata stylus can be quite a challenge and unlikely to be able to reach optimal performance. There is definitely some advantage in using a Rega cartridge on their tables since with the three bolt mounting and matched cartridge height setup is easily achieved with optimal overhang and VTA/SRA setting.
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January 22, 2021, 01:10 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
Yea, Rega cartridges are a breeze to setup with the 3-bolt mount, etc. I like AT cartridges and use one on my secondary Technics table. Certainly not as high as the ART but impressive cartridges (it is the VM740ML).
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January 22, 2021, 01:57 PM #4Member
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I started out with the Elys on my P3 and then went to the Dynavector 10x5. The 10x5 was much more lively and better sounding, I forget what gear I was using at the time but I remember wishing the Dyna had a bit more texture/color on things like sax. The dealer set it up so I'm confident it was spot on. The 10x5 is an excellent cart I just think I like my sound not so neutral, but if you ask I'm not admitting it, LOL
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January 22, 2021, 02:03 PM #6Senior Member
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My P3 came with the Elys 2 and was a steal when I got it. Just getting back into vinyl, along with the Phono section of the Lux, I am pretty happy for now. I suppose in the future there will be an upgrade.
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
Upgrade... what is this thing that you speak of?
Originally Posted by Shadowfax
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
I am tapped out at the moment once I send Mike the check Originally Posted by Randy Myers
Upgrade... what is this thing that you speak of?....
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I do understand.... Originally Posted by Shadowfax
I am tapped out at the moment once I send Mike the checkMcIntosh C49, MC152, MR85, R778 | T+A DAC 8 DSD | KEF LS50 Meta w/S2, KC62 (x2) | Rega RP8, Ania Pro, NEO PSU | Technics SL-1500C | Audio Technica VM750ML | Hexmat Eclipse, Yellow Bird, Molekula, Molekula Mini | Pro-Ject VC-E | Falcon NW PC Server (Roon Core & HQPlayer) | Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Roon Controller) | Wyred 4 Sound ISO Recovery, DC Recovery | Abyss Diana Phi | Schiit Jotunheim 2 | Astell&Kern SE200 | Oppo BDP105
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
Using the review Planar 10 with the Rega Apheta 3 MC cart pre-installed. I really like it. It is very, very detailed and very, very neutral.
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So are you going to keep the review table? It looks really awesome to me! Originally Posted by Puma Cat
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He did it himself and set the overhang using a gauge, but I kind of doubt that the VTA is really dialed in at the Rega's default arm height. The stylus profile of the AT-ART9 is not as fussy regarding VTA as a Shibata stylus. Originally Posted by Randy Myers
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
I have the Apheta 2 with my P8. I set the VTF at 2,0gr and the AS at about 1,7. Very very happy.
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
I'm seriously thinking about it; if they will let me purchase this particular unit. I've thought about it a lot. Originally Posted by Randy Myers
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
My Planar 3 came with an Elys. Changed it out to a Dynavector Karat 17D3. It cost more than the table. Massive upgrade.
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