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Rega 3-Point VTA Spacer Black

SKU: APA2026-00850
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  • 2 years warranty
    2 Years Warranty
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    2 Years Warranty
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2 mm spacer for correct arm height with third-party cartridges

Height adjustment for three-point arms

The Rega 3-Point VTA Spacer Black is the more affordable version of Rega’s 2 mm spacer. Laser cut from 2 mm aluminium and black anodised, it blends with black Rega arms while giving the same lift as the stainless version.

When it is needed

Rega cartridges sit lower than most on the market and Rega arms are designed around them. With a deeper third-party cartridge, its rear can touch the record. The spacer lifts the arm by 2 mm and solves the problem. It is also used when a Rega arm is fitted to another make of turntable.

Freedom of cartridge choice

A Rega arm is an excellent platform for many cartridges, not only Rega’s. The spacer makes that choice practical.

The problem

Rega cartridges have a low body. Many other cartridges are deeper, so with the arm at factory height their rear can touch the record during play.

The solution

The 2 mm spacer fits under the arm base and raises it by just the right amount. The cartridge gains clearance and the geometry stays correct.

A Rega arm on another deck

The spacer is also used when a Rega arm is fitted to another make of turntable and height needs correcting.

Rega 3-Point VTA Spacer Black
Rega 3-Point VTA Spacer Black

Rega’s philosophy

Rega has a clear view on arm set-up: secure mounting comes before height adjustment.

Mounting first

A rigid arm-to-mount connection affects the sound more than small height changes. That is why Rega avoids adjustable VTA mechanisms.

Nearly parallel

The arm should be roughly parallel to the record or slightly lower at the pivot end. The spacer is used only if the cartridge touches the record.

Three-point mounting

The spacer follows the three-point mounting of modern Rega arms, so the interface remains stable and rigid.

Correct installation

Fitting the spacer is simple but needs care to keep the set-up accurate.

Procedure

The arm is removed from its mount, the spacer placed underneath and the arm re-tightened at the three points. Tracking force and cartridge alignment are then checked.

Compatibility

It fits all Rega three-point arms and the 2016-on Planar range, from Planar 1 to Planar 10.

Construction

The spacer is laser cut from black anodised aluminium, 2 mm thick, and raises the arm by 2 mm. It is not normally needed on a Rega turntable with a Rega cartridge.

Rega 3-Point VTA Spacer Black
Specifications

Features

  • 2 mm three-point arm height spacer
  • For all Rega three-point arms
  • Compatible with the 2016-on Planar range
  • Laser cut, black anodised

Components & Internal Specifications

  • Material: black anodised aluminium
  • Thickness: 2 mm

Performance Specifications

  • Raises the arm by 2 mm
  • Fits: Planar 1, Planar 1 Plus, Planar 2, Planar 3, Planar 6, Planar 8, Planar 10, RP78
  • Not normally needed on a Rega with a Rega cartridge
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