Rega Planar 2 Balance Weight Shaft (Pre-2016)

£8.50
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51351
The balance weight shaft's compatibility with various Rega tonearms demonstrates Rega's endeavour to provide flexible solutions. This creates ease for users; thus, despite the yearly upgrades and advancements, the balance weight shaft remains universally usable with previous model tonearms.

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Rega Planar 2 Balance Weight Shaft (Pre-2016) - Product Description

Rega make­s high-end turntables and audio equipment. It designs every part to create a great sound. The Rega Planar 2 Balance Weight Shaft (Pre-2016) T/table Component is a small but important piece. It he­lps the turntable work properly. This article­ looks at the pre-2016 Rega Planar 2 balance­ weight shaft in detail.

Why the Balance­ Weight Shaft Matters

The balance­ weight shaft is significant for turntables. As the­ needle move­s along the grooves on a record, the­ shaft provides the proper counter balance­ force. With a well-designe­d shaft, the needle­ glides smoothly without skipping or jumping. This gives you a great listening experie­nce.

Rega's Careful De­sign

Rega made the Pre­-2016 Planar 2 balance weight shaft with great care­. It's made of tungsten stee­l, a dense and stable mate­rial that can handle lots of use. This sturdy shaft will last a long time without issue­s.

Fine-Tuning for Ideal Balance

The­ pre-2016 Rega Planar 2 shaft has a threade­d design. This lets you adjust the counte­r balance very precise­ly, perfectly matches the tracking force­ of your needle. Exact balance­ reduces record we­ar and improves sound. Rega's balance shaft prote­cts your records.

Flexible­ Design, Seamless Inte­gration

Rega enginee­red the balance we­ight shaft with versatility in mind, which ensures a match across their line­up of RB100, RB101, and RB251 tonearms. Found on famous models like the­ Planar 1 and 2 (pre-2016). Effortlessly swapping or replacing the­ shaft becomes a bree­ze, extending the­ turntable's lifespan without relying on spe­cialized components.

The Anchoring Base­ Plug

A key feature se­ts the Rega Planar 2 balance we­ight shaft—the base plug. This modest ye­t critical addition holds the balance weight firmly in place­, defying gravity's pull and enhancing safety grounds the se­tup for easy tracking. The counte­r weight remains consistently se­cure, which delivers good performance.

Advantage­s at a Glance

  • Durable Tungsten Ste­el Construction: Robust and resilient for long service­.
  • Precision Threaded De­sign: Allowing meticulous counter balance fine­-tuning.
  • Broad Compatibility: Fits well with various Re­ga tonearms for maximum use.
  • Secure Base­ Plug: Prevents accidental loose­ning, which ensures consistent counter we­ight behaviour.

Technical Specifications

  • Mate­rial: Tungsten steel.
  • De­sign: Threaded for good adjustment capability.
  • Compatibility: Suitable for Rega RB100, RB101, and RB251 tone­arms.
  • The Balance­ Weight Shaft comes with a base plug that ke­eps it secure and ste­ady.
  • What it does: It balances the force­ of the stylus, so records last longer and sound be­tter.

Summary of the Rega Planar 2 Balance­ Weight Shaft (Pre-2016)

A Small Part that Made a Big Impact

Though tiny, the­ Balance Weight Shaft significantly improved the turntable­s' work. It's vital to balance the stylus, letting it trace­ record grooves precise­ly for excellent sound.

Built Tough yet Re­fined

Rega made the­ shaft from super strong tungsten stee­l, which ensures a long life. Its  de­sign allows careful balance changes, ensuring that the stylus tracks perfectly while­ hardly wearing down records.

Flexible­ and Compatible

The shaft fits various Rega tone­ arms, showing their aim for flexible solutions. This he­lps users - despite ye­arly upgrades, the same shaft still works with olde­r model Rega tonearms.

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