Rega Apheta 2 (MC) Cartridge

Rega Apheta 2 (MC) Cartridge
Featuring a state-of-the-art, ultra-high-powered neodymium magnet and a coil meticulously-hand wound on an iron cross, the Rega Apheta 2 moving-coil phono cartridge combines the benefits of cutting-edge modern technology with old-school analog design principles to yield a world-class cartridge worthy of the finest tonearms and turntables. Able to extract the most meticulous information from record grooves and reproduce music with unerring warmth, soulfulness, and purity, the second-generation Apheta 2 significantly improves upon the original Rega Apheta cartridge and touts far tighter tolerances and exponentially higher detail. This pioneering MC cartridge is distinguished with the long-sought-after blend of crystal-clear high frequencies and firm, tight bass. The stunning-sounding Apheta 2 is housed within a single-piece aluminum anodized body and protected by a CAD-designed, clear, ridged cover that protects the internal wiring so you can handle it without worry. 

Groundbreaking Cartridge Contains No Tie Wire or Foam Damper
Conventional MC cartridges utilize a steel suspension system (tie wire) that creates a high-amplitude H.F. resonance (normally around 8-12kHz). Such resonance is unacceptable and usually damped by a rudimentary piece of foam rubber. However, the foam rubber deteriorates with age and cannot prevent the complete structure from vibrating and "ringing.” The specifics and adjustment of the tie wire and damping determine whether the cartridge is under-damped (bright) or over-damped (warm and bass heavy). A happy medium between the two is rarely achieved. Such issues encouraged Rega to pursue a new direction inspired by modern materials and the basic laws of magnetism. Apheta 2 contains neither a tie wire nor a foam damper.

KEY FEATURES
- Iron cross and coil assembly 50% smaller than the original Apheta 

- One of the world’s smallest MC generators

- Cutting-edge neodymium magnet

- Vital profile nude diamond stylus
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High-specification fine wire
SPECIFICATIONS
- Tracking Pressure 1.75 - 2.00g

- Input load impedance 100 ohms

- Output impedance 10 ohms

- Nominal output voltage 350μV

- Channel Balance : ≥ 20μV
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Separation : ≥ -29dB