Cartridge choice for Rega RP6

Posted by: GrahamFinch on 03 August 2016

Thinking of upgrading the Rega Exact and have been offered suggestions of Lyra Delos, AT Art9 and Dynavector xx2. Also one suggestion for a Transfiguration Axia S although I think this would be over budget. Using an Avid Pulsus phono into 552/500/Ovator 400s with Sl loom. Main source is NDS and 555x2 ps.

Wide musical tastes but not heavy metal or rap. Anyone had any experiences of the above cartridges? I don't want to get back on the vinyl upgrade treadmill so want something musical with normal Naim prat.

Posted on: 08 August 2016 by GrahamFinch

Well all things considered I am thinking I might keep things more sensible and go for the Apheta 2 which is clearly designed to work in Rega arms without the need for vta adjusters and is more realistically priced.

IF I were to upgrade the TT at a later date to an RP8 or 10 the cartridge would also work. All that remains is to get an audition.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Posted on: 08 August 2016 by Gurbinder
Frank Abela posted:

I recently got a very enthusiastic email from my ex-colleagues about the Hana SL cartridge. They were saying it punches way above its weight for price, and the extra goody is that it's a straight swap in a Rega deck so no spacers required. Well worth a look!

Frank.

You will need a spacer

Posted on: 08 August 2016 by b_lund
GrahamFinch posted:

Well all things considered I am thinking I might keep things more sensible and go for the Apheta 2 which is clearly designed to work in Rega arms without the need for vta adjusters and is more realistically priced.

IF I were to upgrade the TT at a later date to an RP8 or 10 the cartridge would also work. All that remains is to get an audition.

Thanks for the suggestions.

finally but notice phonostage demands

Posted on: 09 August 2016 by Frank Abela
Gurbinder posted:
Frank Abela posted:

I recently got a very enthusiastic email from my ex-colleagues about the Hana SL cartridge. They were saying it punches way above its weight for price, and the extra goody is that it's a straight swap in a Rega deck so no spacers required. Well worth a look!

Frank.

You will need a spacer

Weird, I was told otherwise quite specifically.

Frank.