Radlett Audio blog (occasional) on The Art of Sound

**hifi_dave** · 03-02-2015, 11:21

I now have the new Rega Apheta 2 MC cartridge on demonstration with the award winning RP8 turntable.

Pics to follow.

**YNWaN** · 03-02-2015, 12:58

How does the Apheta 2 compare to the previous model (in terms of sound)?

**hifi_dave** · 03-02-2015, 16:35

The new Rega Apheta 2 MC cartridge £998.

**hifi_dave** · 03-02-2015, 16:37

Originally Posted by YNWaN

How does the Apheta 2 compare to the previous model (in terms of sound)?

Similar to the previous model - very fast, clean and informative. The 2 is slightly more refined and sweeter without losing the dynamics.

**hifi_dave** · 16-02-2015, 13:11

Just arrived. Now flexing my muscles to carry them in.

**hifi_dave** · 17-02-2015, 10:03

Beautiful booklets on the story of SF and development of the Olympica range.

Box of spikes and shoes for the stands.

The stands echo the style of the 'string' grilles. The speakers bolt to the vestigial top plates.

Looking beautiful in Walnut with Maple inserts.

**Sovereign** · 17-02-2015, 11:30

Impressive

**hifi_dave** · 17-02-2015, 22:20

Not often I can say they sound as good as they look but this time it's true.

**hifi_dave** · 18-02-2015, 10:11

Voila - the Sonus Faber Olympica 1 in Walnut.

Now sounding great and on permanent demonstration.

**hifi_dave** · 18-02-2015, 17:27

The Sonus Faber Olympica 1 is £3998 per pair in Walnut as shown or in a lovely Grey Ash.

Stands are £849 pair.

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