Rega VTA Cartridges - Help

You should consult the dealers in your area depending on what you are buying. Most carts will require spacers, which compensate for VTA on Rega arms. For example, I had to add spacers for my Benz Glider mounted on the P600 arm. These are sold through the Rega importer, Lauermann (sp?)in Memphis.

origin-live, & others, sell a vta-adjustable base for the rega arms...

I have a Rega P-25/RB-600 and a Grado Platinum.When I set up the table upon purchase I installed 1 spacer.It set the VTA so the bottom of the Grado looked perfectly parallel to the record below it.I had it this way for several months.Just recently I removed the spacer.I was trying different things to try to reduce some upper mid brightness and VTA was on my mind.With the VTA now a bit negative the upper mid brightmess was reduced,midrange smoother and bass a bit deeper and tighter.So I say go with a Grado "woody" and forget about VTA and spacers.Those spacers are a rip off also.$20 for 1 (chrome plated) I got 2 from AA for MUCH less but I got the last 2 they had.They are plain black. AA used to be the Rega importer.AA had spacers made by a local machine shop and included them with the tables.

In my opinion the best VTA for the Rega tonearms is the VPI/VTA. I have one in my VPI 19-MkIV/OL-RB250 and is impressive...TNT style. Not cheap but excellent quality. I don't know if the Planar 2 will have enough space at the bottom! You may also have to increase the opening at the base. The VPI/VTA will require a 2 1/4" opening. Alex