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Rega Aphelion 2 Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

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SKU: REAPHE2
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Aphelion 2 is the Fourth generation of Rega's unique handmade moving coil cartridges, designed to complement the reference range of Rega turntables, including the Naiad.

Aphelion 2 is the Fourth generation of Rega's unique handmade moving coil cartridges, designed to complement the reference range of Rega turntables, including the Naiad.

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    Editor's Choice Award - the-ear.net


    "This Cartridge is a Revelation"

    Aphelion 2 is the Fourth generation of Rega's unique handmade moving coil cartridges. Taking the technology developed from the original Aphelion and the latest Apheta 3 to the next level, Rega engineers have now fine-tuned every aspect of the original designs.

    The Ultimate in Micro Engineering and Design

    The Aphelion 2 is the ultimate in micro engineering and design. Its unique hand-wound micro cross and coil assembly is built directly onto a Boron rod cantilever. The advanced ‘fine line’ profile nude diamond is then mounted through 90 degrees, which offers extreme levels of stiffness and control over the stylus. This design requires a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to engineering to achieve the highest level of performance from a Rega cartridge to date. It is designed to complement the reference range of Rega turntables, including the Naiad.

    Editor's Choice Award - the-ear.net

    "This cartridge is a revelation, there’s no other word for it," raves Jason Kennedy, the-ear.net, May 22, 2020. "In combination with the Rega P10 it resolves detail that you hadn’t imagined was in the groove, it cuts through the myth of vinyl warmth to reveal that this format is as neutral and capable of high resolution as anything, especially any format that offers a wide variety of material to suit all tastes. If you want to know exactly what your records sound like it is very highly recommended."

    Unique Ultra-Low Mass Generator

    Rega’s Moving Coil cartridge design is unique in its approach to achieving an ultra-low mass generator which is undamped (no tie wire), using a unique rhomboid pivot for the cantilever powered by a purpose designed, exclusive to Rega, Neodymium magnet system. This type of design requires a zero-tolerance engineered cartridge body, which is Rega’s area of expertise.

    With the Aphelion 2, these bodies are machined from one piece of the highest quality aluminum. This is a difficult and expensive process requiring all of Rega’s years of experience to achieve. In particular, the “zero” tolerancing of the body is required in the alignment and dimension of the pivot pad mounting hole and the magnet mechanism mounting hole relationship.

    Super Clear, High Frequency Combined with Firm, Tight Bass

    Conventional MC cartridges utilize a steel suspension system (tie wire) which creates a high amplitude H.F. resonance (normally around 8-12 kHz). Such resonance is unacceptable and is usually damped by a rudimentary piece of foam rubber. However, the foam rubber deteriorates with age and cannot prevent the complete structure from vibrating and “ringing”. The specifics and adjustment of the tie wire and damping determine whether the cartridge is under damped (bright) or over damped (warm and bass heavy). A happy medium is rarely achieved.

    This encouraged Rega to pursue a new direction inspired by modern materials and the basic laws of magnetism. The Aphelion 2 contains neither a tie wire nor a foam damper. Moving coil aficionados will all recognize the long search for super clear, high frequency combined with firm, tight bass, characteristics all Rega moving coils exhibit.

    Product Features

    • Graded zero tolerance black anodized aluminium body Boron rod cantilever
    • ‘Fine line’ profile, nude diamond stylus
    • Iron micro cross and coil assembly (one of the world's smallest MC generators)
    • World's most powerful minaturized neodymium magnet
    • High specification fine wire 0.018 mm
    • Manufacturer's lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

    Product Specs

    Overview
    • Tracking Pressure: 1.9 g
    • Input Load Impedance: 100 Ω
    • Output Impedance: 10 Ω
    • Nominal Output Voltage: 350 μV
    • Channel Balance: ≥ 10 μV
    • Separation: ≥ -29 dB
    • Mass: 6 g
    Load Settings for Adjustable MC Stages
    • Impedance: 100 Ω
    • Capacitance: 1000 pF
    • Gain Setting: High ('On' position for Rega phono stages)

    Product Specs

    Overview

    • Tracking Pressure: 1.9 g
    • Input Load Impedance: 1 Ω
    • Output Impedance: 1 Ω
    • Nominal Output Voltage: 35 μV
    • Channel Balance: ͵ 1 μV
    • Separation: ͵ -29 dB
    • Mass: 6 g

    Load Settings for Adjustable MC Stages

    • Impedance: 1 Ω
    • Capacitance: 1 pF
    • Gain Setting: High ('On' position for Rega phono stages)

    "With its machined aluminium body and three-point fixing Aphelion 2 should be used in a Rega arm with three-point fixing head shell, to heighten the intentional drama within its design. It is fast, hard of tonality but desperately insightful, firing music out like precision bullets. Certainly a cartridge to be auditioned, it is cooly capable and dramatic in revelation."

    - Hi-Fi World, October 22


    Editor's Choice Award - the-ear.net

    "This cartridge is a revelation, there’s no other word for it. In combination with the Rega P1 it resolves detail that you hadn’t imagined was in the groove, it cuts through the myth of vinyl warmth to reveal that this format is as neutral and capable of high resolution as anything, especially any format that offers a wide variety of material to suit all tastes. If you want to know exactly what your records sound like it is very highly recommended."

    - Jason Kennedy, the-ear.net, May 22, 22

    "With its machined aluminium body and three-point fixing Aphelion 2 should be used in a Rega arm with three-point fixing head shell, to heighten the intentional drama within its design. It is fast, hard of tonality but desperately insightful, firing music out like precision bullets. Certainly a cartridge to be auditioned, it is cooly capable and dramatic in revelation."

    - Hi-Fi World, October 22


    Editor's Choice Award - the-ear.net

    "This cartridge is a revelation, there’s no other word for it. In combination with the Rega P1 it resolves detail that you hadn’t imagined was in the groove, it cuts through the myth of vinyl warmth to reveal that this format is as neutral and capable of high resolution as anything, especially any format that offers a wide variety of material to suit all tastes. If you want to know exactly what your records sound like it is very highly recommended."

    - Jason Kennedy, the-ear.net, May 22, 22

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