New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - Rega tonearm
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Welcome to the Graham Slee Audio Products Owners Forum

 

Open to all owners plus those contemplating the purchase of a Graham Slee HiFi System Components audio product and wishing to use this forum's loaner program: join here (Rules on posting can be found here)

This website along with trade marks Graham Slee and HiFi System Components are owned by Cadman Enterprises Ltd

Rega tonearm
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
ICL1P View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Aug 2012
Location: Faringdon, Oxon
Status: Offline
Points: 2341 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ICL1P Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: Rega tonearm
    Posted: 10 May 2021 at 8:51pm
Does anyone here have a Rega turntable with a Rega tonearm and a tape measure?

I’ve just had my RB1000 rewired and now need to refit it to my Manticore Mantra turntable. I’ve previously used this combination with the arm lifted 8mm by a Rega VTA Arm Height Adjuster. Putting it all back together the arm looks a bit low, but I could wrong. I’ve searched the interweb for guidance, but am struggling to find anything to tell me how high the arm should be.

It occurred to me that if someone here has a Rega TT with a Rega arm they might be willing to measure and let me know how high the top of the platter is above the plinth. With this information I should be able to work out the total height of shims I need.
Ifor
=====
Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair.
Back to Top
Graham Slee View Drop Down
Admin Group
Admin Group
Avatar
Retired

Joined: 11 Jan 2008
Location: South Yorkshire
Status: Offline
Points: 16298 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Graham Slee Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2021 at 4:48am
The correct height is where the arm is parallel to the record when in play. You'll just have to keep taking it out - adding (or taking away) shims - putting it back etc, until you get there.

The design is typically British - just think how British Leyland production line workers felt - and before you know it, you'll have finished the job!
That none should be able to buy or sell without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps
Back to Top
ICL1P View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Aug 2012
Location: Faringdon, Oxon
Status: Offline
Points: 2341 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ICL1P Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2021 at 8:42pm
you make it sound easy.
Ifor
=====
Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair.
Back to Top
Fatmangolf View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar

Joined: 23 Dec 2009
Location: Middlesbrough
Status: Offline
Points: 8998 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Fatmangolf Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2021 at 9:20pm
Yes Ifor, I think I can help if it's not too urgent. I've got a P3-24 stored upstairs and will measure the height of the platter in the next few days. However, my practical advice would be the same as Graham's, to do it by trial and error. With a tapering arm tube I'd work off the top of the headshell being level if that helps.
Jon

Open mind and ears whilst owning GSP Genera, Accession M, Accession MC, Elevator EXP, Solo ULDE, Proprius amps, Cusat50 cables, Lautus digital cable, Spatia cables and links, and a Majestic DAC.
Back to Top
ICL1P View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Aug 2012
Location: Faringdon, Oxon
Status: Offline
Points: 2341 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ICL1P Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 May 2021 at 10:06pm
thanks Jon. I’ll follow the advice; don’t worry about the measurement.
Ifor
=====
Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair.
Back to Top
BackinBlack View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Hinton, N'hants
Status: Offline
Points: 2020 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BackinBlack Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2021 at 7:45am
Best to do it by eye, as the effective height varies between cartridges. From my Audiomods arm (Rega based) with AT 150 cart, the underside of the arm tube should be about 8mm above the platter surface. Yours may be different, but it's a starting point.

Happy fiddling

Ian
Just listen, if it sounds good to you, enjoy it.
Back to Top
ICL1P View Drop Down
Senior Member
Senior Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Aug 2012
Location: Faringdon, Oxon
Status: Offline
Points: 2341 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ICL1P Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 May 2021 at 7:55am
Thanks Ian. I’ll have a go, but might resort to professional help.
Ifor
=====
Reflex M & ACCESSION M, CuSat50, Majestic DAC, a Proprius pair.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply Page  12>
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.156 seconds.