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Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Cartridge
Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Cartridge
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Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Cartridge (MM) Phono Cartridge
The all-new Nd5 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver ‘next-level’ performance from moving magnet technology. The Nd range (patent pending) is the world's first to use an ultra-high-powered Neodymium magnet, allowing us to create this totally unique design.
Advanced Moving Magnet
Each Nd5 is meticulously hand-made by our highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a perfect elliptical nude diamond. This is a true ellipse created by an elliptical grinding process made from a polycrystalline man-made diamond.
The design uses brand-new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd5 also has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and crosstalk characteristics, providing a far wider soundstage than previous models.
This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils wound in-house using 38-micron wire with just 1,275 turns. This produces a low-inductance, low-impedance generator, vastly improving high-frequency response.
In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, the Nd range is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.
Nd Magnet Technology
Often used in Moving Coil designs (including our own), we believe the Nd5 is the first moving magnet cartridge to utilise a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world’s most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering more power than a standard bar magnet design.
Glass-Filled PPS Body
The complete assembly is housed in our zero-tolerance injection-moulded glass-filled polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) body, a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low-mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement, which is critical for accurate vinyl playback.
This new body design was inspired by our hugely successful MC range.
Cantilever & Stylus Profile
The Nd5 aluminium cantilever is fitted with a precision-perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus. This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts greater levels of detail from the vinyl surface.
Rega Rebuild Scheme
The unique pivot pad design of Rega cartridges improves performance by eliminating the mechanical joint between the stylus housing and the main body. This vastly improves tracking ability and stability of the stylus.
If you damage or wear out your Rega cartridge, simply return it to your Rega dealer, and they will supply you with a rebuild cartridge fitted with a new cantilever, stylus, and pivot pad. Each rebuild is fully tested as a new cartridge would be.
The rebuild is sold at a reduced price once you trade in your worn or damaged cartridge, equivalent to a replacement stylus offered by other manufacturers.
KEY FEATURES
- Perfect elliptical nude diamond profile stylus
- Aluminium cantilever
- Neodymium magnet
- Unique Generator
- Rega 3-point mounting system
- Highly rigid lightweight PPS body
- Handmade stereo cartridge
- 100% recyclable packaging
- Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

