One of my favourite cartridges will go very nicely on the Rega arm is a moving magnet cartridge made by Goldring. The only reason why I would use an alternative arm would be if I were using a very high compliance cartridge, the Rega arm is best with a mid compliance cartridge. You mention other arms as a possibility but none is better than the Rega arm. I think the modifications are rarely of much benefit and if I were you I'd just get a stock arm because there is a risk that if it has been modified then it may have been damaged.
The Rega arm has been subject to many modifications by people over the years. So you might be able to pick the arm up there for a low price. I recommend you keep an eye on eBay, particularly the UK part of eBay because Rega stuff is very often to be seen there and as it is so common here in the UK the prices are very good. There is also the Rega RB300 arm but I think the RB250 is just as good as the RB300. With a Rega Planar 3 I think you will be best to get the Rega RB250 arm. That, along with the RB300 and 2M Blue, and you should be set for a while. Surprisingly, the white belt actually lives up to its claims of improving the sound (pretty noticeable difference). The guy who sold me my P2 included the original belt along with the white belt upgrade.
Rega rb250 tonearm manual upgrade#
I may decide to perform this upgrade to my P2 along with the TTPSU, time will tell. Rega sells a 24 volt motor upgrade (same as the new RP3, RP6, and P3-24) that attaches directly to the plinth (solving the speed issue) and has a nearly nonexistent level of vibration (eliminating the need for the rubber suspension). I can't verify this, as I have only heard the later models. Regarding the motor, I believe yours (the Planar 3, rather than the P3/RP3) uses the original suspended motor design, which reportedly caused some speed variation. Not impossible, but say goodbye to any resale value at that point. An SME will require drilling/cutting into the plinth. The 2M blue exhibits no hum on my P2/RB250 combo.Īs for the Pro-ject arm, the Rega arm is actually better (and should cost less). The Rega uses an AC motor in close proximity to the tonearm, which will cause hum with a Grado cart since they're unshielded. I'll try to steer you away from a Grado cart. Pp.s Thought I would start my own thread so any info wont get lost in one big thread. I'll mainly be listening to Jazz, Blue Grass, Classical, Old 80's electronica & Bands like ZZ top. If not The cart can come later.Īny help would be much appreciated thank you! My budget will be around £250, £300 tops for the tonearm & possibly the cart, If I can stretch. ( Im also considering having Frank at Toxic Cables make me a Copper Widow cable kit as it produces a nice warm signal. So, What Tonearm's will fit/work/sound great without having to modify the deck at all?Īlso, Im looking for a warm yet detailed sound stage with crisp highs and tight controlled bass. I'll think about my Phono stage options once the Tonearm & Cart setup are decided upon, I found a Rega Planar 3 for £70 and pounced.Īnyway, It is Armless so I need some advice please. Still have my SLBD22's, 1210 & 1200's, Love them but they don't have what Im after. I had a Thorens TD180 eons ago but unfortunately sold it ( Stupid moi lol ) I'm not a noob to this but have been away from vinyl and a decent turntable setup for some time now.
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