Description
Rega Carbon Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge
Exceptional Performance at an Accessible Price
The Rega Carbon is a high-quality Moving Magnet turntable cartridge designed to deliver accurate, musical sound reproduction with the simplicity of installation and reliability that Rega is renowned for. Supplied as standard on the multi-award-winning Rega RP1 turntable, the Carbon performs far beyond its modest price point, making it one of the most compelling cartridge choices available for both entry-level and more experienced vinyl enthusiasts. Rega has worked to extract exceptional performance from the Carbon, generating superior sound and dynamic quality without inflated cost.
The Simplest Upgrade for Any Turntable
Upgrading a cartridge is widely regarded as the easiest and most cost-effective improvement available to any turntable system, and the Rega Carbon is an excellent choice whether replacing a worn or stock cartridge, or building a new turntable system from individual components. The Carbon’s standard two-point fixing is compatible with the vast majority of headshells, making it suitable for use across a wide range of turntable brands and models. While a natural match for Rega turntables, its universal compatibility ensures it can be used to improve the sound of virtually any turntable setup.
Practical Design for the Everyday Vinyl Listener
The Rega Carbon features a carbon cantilever and a user-replaceable stylus, ensuring that long-term maintenance is straightforward and cost-effective. With an output of 2.5mV at 1kHz and a tracking pressure of 2 to 3 grams, it is compatible with the Moving Magnet phono inputs found on the vast majority of integrated amplifiers, phono stages, and AV receivers. Setup is simple, installation is intuitive, and the result is a cartridge that delivers genuine musical engagement from the very first play.
KEY FEATURES:
- High-quality Moving Magnet cartridge, supplied as standard on the Rega RP1 turntable
- Carbon cantilever for accurate, musical sound reproduction
- User-replaceable stylus for straightforward long-term maintenance
- Standard two-point fixing compatible with most headshells and turntable brands
- Compatible with Moving Magnet phono inputs on the vast majority of amplifiers and phono stages
- Output: 2.5mV at 1kHz
- Tracking pressure: 2 to 3 grams
