Rega Nd3 Phono Cartridge

Name: Rega Nd3 Phono Cartridge
Brand: Rega
Price: 399.00 NZD
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The all new Nd3 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver ‘next level’ performance from moving magnet technology. The Ndrange is a world first to use ultra-high powered Neodymium magnets which allow Rega to create this totally unique design.

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Specifications

Nominal Output Voltage: 5-6mV
Stylus: Bonded Elliptical
Fixing: 3 point fixing
Coils: Miniaturised parallel coils
Window Colour: Red
Tracking pressure: 1.75g

You get an awful lot of well balanced engagement for your money with the Nd3

The Ear

Advanced Technology

Each Nd3 is meticulously hand-made by Rega's highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a high quality elliptical profile manmade polycrystalline diamond, which is bonded to a round titanium shank. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd3 also has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics, this provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils which are wound in house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response. In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, the Nd range is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.

Nd magnet technology

Often used in Moving Coil designs (including our own) we believe theNd3is the first moving magnet to utilise a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world’s most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power than standard bar magnet designs.

Glass filled PPS body

The complete assembly is housed in our zero tolerance Injection moulded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide body (PPS) which is a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement which is critical in accurate vinyl replay. This new body design was inspired by our hugely successful MC range.

Cantilever & stylus profile

The Nd3 aluminium cantilever is fitted with a bonded precision elliptical stylus. This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts great levels of detail from the vinyl surface.

Factory fitted options

The Nd3 cartridge will be offered as a factory fitted option on the Planar 2 and Planar 3 turntables offering exceptional performance and value for these models. The factory fitted package is offered at a discounted rate compared to when purchased separately, ask your Rega dealer for details.

Rega rebuild scheme

The unique pivot pad design of Rega cartridges improves performance by eliminating the mechanical joint between the stylus housing and the main body. This vastly improves tracking ability and stability of the stylus. If you should damage or wear out your Rega cartridge, simply return it to you Rega dealer and they will supply you with a rebuild cartridge fitted with a new cantilever, stylus and pivot pad. Each rebuild is fully tested as a new cartridge would be. The rebuild is sold at a reduced price once you trade in your worn or damaged cartridge that is equivalent to a replacement stylus offered by other manufacturers.

You get an awful lot of well balanced engagement for your money with the Nd3, it proved really difficult to do sudoku whilst almost any decent piece of music was playing. The less obvious the music the more distracting and interesting it becomes with this needle in the groove.

What the Nd3 does very effectively is bring some of the sheer energy that the moving coil designs deliver down a much lower price point with a huge helping of convenience at the same time.

All in all, the Planar 3/Nd3 package represents a notable improvement on its predecessor without a jump in price. It is a well-built and engineered turntable that performs to an enviably high standard for the money. Setting it up is a breeze and using it is a pleasure. We have no choice but to recommend it highly.