The all new Nd5 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver ‘next level’ performance from moving magnet technology. Rega believes that the Nd range is a world first to use ultra-high powered Neodymium magnets which allow Rega to create this unique design.
Advanced Moving Magnet
Each Nd5 is meticulously hand-made by Rega’s highly skilled technicians. 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 cross talk characteristics. This provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils which are wound in house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response.
Key Features
- Perfect elliptical nude diamond profile stylus
- Aluminium cantilever
- Neodymium magnet
- Unique generator
- Rega 3 point mounting system
- Highly rigid lightweight PPSÂ body
- Handmade stereo cartridge
Nd Magnet technology
Often used in Moving Coil designs, the Nd5 is the first moving magnet 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 extra power than standard bar magnet designs.+
Glass filled PPS body
The complete assembly is housed in Rega’s zero tolerance injection moulded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide body (PPS) which is a lightweight and highly rigid material. A low mass body reduces stress on the tonearm bearings and aids free movement which is critical in accurate vinyl replay. This new body design was inspired by Rega’s 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.
Technical Specifications
- Nominal Output Voltage – 5-6mV
- Stylus – Perfect elliptical nude diamond
- Fixing – 3 point fixing
- Coils – Miniaturised parallel coils
- Window Colour – Clear smoked
- Tracking pressure – 1.75g
Grading: New & Sealed
