Rega tonearm

[vinyljunky]

Anyone on here use a zyx cart on a rega rb303 tonearm:scratch:

[walpurgis]

Had a couple on an RB300 on a Techie. It was crap. I sighed with relief when I got the Mission 774 back on there. :)

[Bigman80]

Run from that rega. You deserve better.

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[smangus]

I have a.ZYX on a rega300 . Didn't sound right until I added a 5g Decca weight to it. Sounds good to me now. They like a bit of weight.

[vinyljunky]

My mate has a rega rp6 he likes the sound signature of my zyx r100 Yatra so just a tentative enquiry it sounds like a poor match the zyx cart seems to like low mass arms any thoughts on alternative carts for his rb303 he could do low output mc or mm

[vinyljunky]

Just to add his rb303 is factory fitted with the rega exact I find it dull bit too laid back,never been a fan of rega carts.

[petrat]

Depending on budget, I'd strongly recommend the new Rega Ania. I recently heard it on the current RB330+Planar 3 and was very impressed. Improved further by fitting the rega psu, too. Well impressed with the combo ... lively and musical, not dull in the slightest.

[mac72]

RB303 has effective mass of approx. 11.5 gram which is just enough for Zyx carts , bit more weight at the headshell would be beneficial ,though, main disadvantage IMO is lack of azimuth adjustment which disqualifies more advanced stylus cuts .
I would look at Nagaoka carts (MP110-200), lots of fun and not very fussy when it comes to VTA and HTA.

[hifi_dave]

I have used several of the Zyx cartridges on various Rega arms with no problems at all. I did add a bit of extra mass in the headshell to improve the bass but the arms do work well.

Having said that, the new Rega Ania cartridge is superb and good value now that all the Japanese cartridges have increased considerably in price, because of the £ v Yen.

[smangus]

Yes the 5g added made a lot of difference to the bass and overall clarity. It sounded thin before this. It's an affordable stop gap until I get a new arm hehehe.

[vinyljunky]

Good suggestion Peter I've not read much on the rega Ania I'll investigate further

[vinyljunky]

Dave are you selling the new rega ania and how many spondoolies

[vinyljunky]

Just checked the price I think it's a bit out of his league

[mac72]

I've seen new AT-33PTG on PFM not long time ago @£300 if I remember rightly , hell a lot of cart for the money , certainly not dull or laid back

[vinyljunky]

Interesting Slav I'll check them out

[hifi_dave]

Yes, on dem and in stock. £498 retail.

They have been very popular because there really is nothing anywhere near it below a grand. That and the Hanas.

[moodybuilder]

ive got the hana sl and can say it punches well above its price, best sub 1000gbp ive heard by along way

[vinyljunky]

He's looking at an ortofon quintet blue mc apparently these were a replacement for the rondo range of carts not a lot of info or reviews online anyone on here got one and a heads up on there sound signature I know this is system dependant but a general idea would be helpful

[hifi_dave]

To my ears the Quintet range is bland. Far better off with a Hana or Ania.

[petrat]

Why a mc cart? On a Rega arm, I'd personally have an Audio Note IQ1 at that price point. Heck of a cartridge, with replacable stylus. If your mate isn't a hifi junkie, that'll do him for evermore. It'd be a revalation after the Exact :thumbsup:

BTW, I recently auditioned the RP6 directly against the Planar 3 (with the extra power supply), and, yes, it is more relaxed in its presentation. I would have the Planar 3 plus optional PSU personally ... much more lively ... the RP6 was actually rather dull and boring (both turntables with the Ania). I wonder if Rega think the same, as I believe they've just discontinued the RP6?

p.s. why don't you just try your cart on his arm to see if the 'dullness' is due to his current cartridge, or whether it's actually the whole turntable that's the problem?

[Cycleallday]

He's looking at an ortofon quintet blue mc apparently these were a replacement for the rondo range of carts not a lot of info or reviews online anyone on here got one and a heads up on there sound signature I know this is system dependant but a general idea would be helpful
Ive got the Quintet Blue and its great value for money (cost me £228 a year ago and I see it priced at £268 today). Its got a typical Ortofon sound which I like - detailed and smooth. To be honest I don't notice a huge difference between it and the 2M Black I have on another TT.

In respect of being bland; I dont like cartridges like the ATOC9 which I also own and find to be too toppy and bassy - bit like modern speakers and headphones. My preference is very neutral if possible.

I learnt long ago to ignore reviews and others comments and listen before buying. In fact the Blue was demod alongside other Ortofon carts at a show when it was very quiet so I heard it against the higher range also - not as good but an awful lot cheaper.

[RobbieGong]

Ive got the Quintet Blue and its great value for money (cost me £228 a year ago and I see it priced at £268 today). Its got a typical Ortofon sound which I like - detailed and smooth. To be honest I don't notice a huge difference between it and the 2M Black I have on another TT.

In respect of being bland; I dont like cartridges like the ATOC9 which I also own and find to be too toppy and bassy - bit like modern speakers and headphones. My preference is very neutral if possible.

I learnt long ago to ignore reviews and others comments and listen before buying. In fact the Blue was demod alongside other Ortofon carts at a show when it was very quiet so I heard it against the higher range also - not as good but an awful lot cheaper.

Yeah, loved the Quintet Black, my first ever mc - smooth and detailed for sure.
Just as good as my 2M Black before it, difference in my experience was a tad more transparency and delineation of revealing subtle detail of bass textures etc.
Bass was less weighty, which might lead some to feel it's overall presentation a bit on the soft side.
Kind of makes sense really as if it did have that weight it would be just too close to it's much more pricey, bigger brother the Cadenza Black.