Twl's comments are "on target", and I agree with them. The only point I'd emphasize is that you should consider the addition of the Expressimo Audio Heavyweight counterweight as MANDATORY, not optional. I have rarely been impressed by "tweaks", but I was absolutely astounded by the improvement that this counterweight made to my RB-900. The Heavyweight is the best "tweak" I've ever added to my system.
As far as I know, there is no after-market VTA collar that will work with the RB-900, due to the arm's mounting base. (The VTA collars that I've seen fit only the RB-300 and RB-600.) You can, however, use spacers (Rega supplies stainless steel washers) to raise the base of the tonearm. I found that my RB-900 (recently replaced with the RB-1000) sounded better with the rear of the tonearm about 1 mm lower than the headshell end, but that may be somewhat dependent on the cartridge you use.
As far as I know, there is no after-market VTA collar that will work with the RB-900, due to the arm's mounting base. (The VTA collars that I've seen fit only the RB-300 and RB-600.) You can, however, use spacers (Rega supplies stainless steel washers) to raise the base of the tonearm. I found that my RB-900 (recently replaced with the RB-1000) sounded better with the rear of the tonearm about 1 mm lower than the headshell end, but that may be somewhat dependent on the cartridge you use.