I run multiple Rega tables and there are 3 truly outstanding values:
Nagaoka MP110. Warm, good tone, good tracking very musical.
Sumiko Pearl offers a fuller presentation and more dynamics but gives up some fine detail.
The 2M Red is tighter, more detailed and has better bass than the other two. It gives up a bit of tracking and can sound a bit hard but this cartridge is ideal for the Rega. Look at the 2M brochure and it is shown on a Rega arm. Mounting is a snap as the front of the cartridge almost perfectly lines up with the front of the Rega arm.
I am currently listening to the 2M Blue on my Technics turntable. The Blue is a detail retrieval champ. The only other cartridge at the price that brings out that much detail is the AT440Mla. However I find the AT slightly thin up top and softer in the dynamics. Not as ideal on the Rega but it will work.
Stay away from Grado. Great on a Technics 1200 but bad choice for the Rega due to hum issues.
Nagaoka MP110. Warm, good tone, good tracking very musical.
Sumiko Pearl offers a fuller presentation and more dynamics but gives up some fine detail.
The 2M Red is tighter, more detailed and has better bass than the other two. It gives up a bit of tracking and can sound a bit hard but this cartridge is ideal for the Rega. Look at the 2M brochure and it is shown on a Rega arm. Mounting is a snap as the front of the cartridge almost perfectly lines up with the front of the Rega arm.
I am currently listening to the 2M Blue on my Technics turntable. The Blue is a detail retrieval champ. The only other cartridge at the price that brings out that much detail is the AT440Mla. However I find the AT slightly thin up top and softer in the dynamics. Not as ideal on the Rega but it will work.
Stay away from Grado. Great on a Technics 1200 but bad choice for the Rega due to hum issues.