Phonopluggs for a Rega planar 3

Posted by: Jonas_Bj on 01 January 2002

Hi, I have a Rega Planar 3 and need to put on new phonos. I have tested some gold plated, but they didn't work. Maybe some more expensive gold will. The problem is that the owner before me hade changed just one of them. So I have tested with one original on. So I can compare. The original is very good. But I have to change both so I can get balanced sound. The question is what kind of phonos will fit in and work with this turntable. I have a Naim Nait 1.

/ J

Posted on: 01 January 2002 by Martin Payne
If you think that the good plug is the original Rega one, try calling them on +44 1702 333071.

cheers, Martin

Posted on: 02 January 2002 by garyi
Try phoning Chord Company in Salisbury and put on a real good begging voice, theres a real good.
Posted on: 02 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Hi,

I have talked to rega, and they said:
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Dear Jonas,

The phono plugs can be changed.

The ones we use are moulded to the arm lead so it would have to have a complete new lead assembly fitted.

If you want to put new ones on : phono plugs are personal choice, see your hi fi dealer for recommendations on which ones will be best.

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Hi,

The problem is that it is very difficult to fit the standard arm lead yourself as we use special tools and jigs.

The internal wires are very delicate and if you should try to remove the existing lead you will disconnect the internal earth lead which is impossible to reconnect by hand. This will cause the arm to hum during playback.

I advise you to purchase some good quality phono plugs and have them fitted to the existing lead.

Kindest regards,

Simon
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The problem is that I don't have any Hi-Fi store here , I live in the north sweden.

/ J

Posted on: 02 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Ok, I will try contact The Chord Company Ltd

/ J

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Hmm, where is this? In Australia? or Austria?

Dear Jonas,

A Happy New Year to you. I think that I would like to recommend you try
contacting Rob at Eichmann Technologies (woodland@powerup.com.au). He makes
a really fascinating phono plug with a plastic casing and body which are
among some of the best I have heard. I think these would be a particularly
good upgrade for your arm cable. Please let me know how you get on.

With best regards.

Nigel Finn

/ J

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Tony L
quote:
He makes a really fascinating phono plug with a plastic casing and body which are among some of the best I have heard.

I use the Eichmann plugs on my P9 and on the length of Naim Aro lead that connects my Tom Evans phono stage to my amp. They are noticably better than the Neutriks I used before. I wonder if there will be a matching RCA socket anytime soon.

Tony.

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Now does the new Eichmann plugs sound in compare with the rega originals?

/ J

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Tony L
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Now does the new Eichmann plugs sound in compare with the rega originals?

My deck is a Rega P9, not a P3, it has a havier arm lead and Neutrik spring loaded RCAs as standard. The Eichmann plugs sound better.

My only issue with the Eichmann plugs is that the little screw that acts as a strain relief is utterly useless unless a particular gauge cable is used, so in my system the plug is effectively held on just by the soldered joint. Personally I am not that bothered as I can solder well so if I ever damage and need to remake the joint I can easily enough. I understand his logic in not using a conventional metal cable grip (this plug is as non-ferrous as is possible), but there has to be a better alternate than the little grub screw.

Tony.

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Ok, i saw that u got a P9. But i was thinking that rega have the same audio/sound filosofy on all rega things.

I maybe know the construction of the plug you have. Can u give me a pic or something? Does Eichmann only got one type of phono rca?
Eichmann got a webbsite?

/ J

Posted on: 04 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Ok,
I have talked to Eichmann Technologies International. Not that help either. To expensive plug. And it was gold plated. The ones the originals look like plastic shit ones. And would not be expensive. So I'm looking for a good plugg that's allmost the same as the original.

/ J

Posted on: 05 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
From a swe retailer:
Alltså kan du köpa ett par för 225:- om du vill.

225 SEK, not so bad after all. But it's gold plated. Should it work anyway if this is a good one? The ones i tested before didn't work.

/ J

Posted on: 06 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
I think I go for the Eichmann Bullet Plug!
Thanks everybody for help and support smile




/ J

Posted on: 07 January 2002 by Jonas_Bj
Today I have tested some Linn Phonocontact.
It was gold plated and didn't work. I realy have to find some great ordinary plug. Does anyone know if silver is better than nickel?




/ J