Rega Planar 2 Balance Weight Shaft (Pre-2016)
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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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