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[02audionoob]

Do you have spacers under the Rega tonearm?

[frenchmon]

Do you have spacers under the Rega tonearm?

noob...whats the deal with Rega arms and spacers? Peabody and I where at a local audio shop and the dealer there mention to Peabody and I that if Peabody was thinking of moving up to the Dynavector 10x5 then he would need spacers. IS that a common thing with Rega or is it just a common thing period?

[JoeE SP9]

Different cartridges require different tone arm heights.

The arm/cartridge should be adjusted for proper VTA. The arm should be parallel to the LP. Different cartridges require different tonearm pivot heights. Some cartridges sound better with the arm a couple of degrees above or below parallel. I use a Michell height adjuster with my RB300. This allows completely adjustable height with no changing of spacers. If you're really finicky you could/would adjust the arm for different vinyl weights. Heavier is thicker.

Correct cartridge alignment using a stylus protractor is an absolute necessity. You can download free stylus protractors from the link below.
www.vinylengine.com

[02audionoob]

noob...whats the deal with Rega arms and spacers? Peabody and I where at a local audio shop and the dealer there mention to Peabody and I that if Peabody was thinking of moving up to the Dynavector 10x5 then he would need spacers. IS that a common thing with Rega or is it just a common thing period?

Rega makes some of the lowest-height cartridges on the market and they don't have VTA adjustment on their tonearms. The spacers are rather popular since so many people use taller non-Rega cartridges on their Rega turntables.

[frenchmon]

Rega makes some of the lowest-height cartridges on the market and they don't have VTA adjustment on their tonearms. The spacers are rather popular since so many people use taller non-Rega cartridges on their Rega turntables.

Oh I see. Thanks. man.