The Rega Philosophy: Optimizing the Tonearm Partnership
Rega is unique in its approach to cartridge design: every model is engineered to achieve perfect mechanical and electrical synergy with Rega’s own high-performance tonearms (like the RB330). Their focus is on ultra-low mass, maximizing rigidity, and ensuring the stylus accurately tracks the groove to deliver exceptional timing and dynamic clarity. Rega phono cartridges offer a clear, precise, and rhythmically engaging sound, often serving as the best upgrade path for Rega turntables.
Rega Phono Cartridges
Rega ND3
The ND3 is the foundation of Rega’s modern moving magnet (MM) lineup. Designed for easy alignment and superb tracking performance, the ND3 is an ideal starter upgrade, delivering clear, precise, and rhythmically engaging sound.
Rega ND5
ND5 steps up performance within the MM range, offering enhanced tracking ability and a slightly more refined generator system compared to the ND3, resulting in increased clarity and dynamic resolution.
Rega ND7
The ND7 represents the highest tier of Rega’s MM design. It features higher-quality coils and a more complex stylus profile, maximizing detail retrieval and delivering the most authoritative sound possible from a moving magnet design.
Rega Ania
Ania is Rega’s entry point into Moving Coil (MC) phono cartridges. It features a highly rigid polymer body and powerful neodymium magnets, offering a dynamic and musically engaging sound with a significant step up in resolution over MM designs.
Rega Ania Pro
The Ania Pro elevates performance over the standard Ania with a specialized Fine Line stylus. This upgrade provides superior tracking, revealing enhanced transient response, speed, and subtle details in the music.
Rega Apheta 3
Apheta 3 is Rega’s high-performance MC reference cartridge. It features an ultra-low mass, custom coil assembly and a powerful neodymium magnet structure housed in a rigid, skeletal aluminum body, designed for breathtaking clarity and dynamic precision.
Rega Aphelion 2
The flagship Aphelion 2 represents the pinnacle of Rega’s cartridge engineering. It utilizes the lowest mass generator system and the most tightly matched components, delivering a level of sonic transparency, dynamic range, and imaging precision few cartridges can rival.
Consultation on Tonearm Matching and Alignment
Choosing a Rega phono cartridge is about maximizing the performance of your tonearm. Our experts provide detailed consultation on selecting the correct model for your Rega Planar turntable, ensuring precise VTA and anti-skate settings to unlock the full dynamic potential of these exceptional cartridges.