The Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge delivers breakthrough vinyl performance, engineered over 10+ years to redefine MM cartridge technology. As the world’s first moving magnet cartridge to use an ultra-high-powered Neodymium (N55) magnet, the ND5 achieves exceptional output, channel balance, and tracking accuracy. Its perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus on an aluminum cantilever extracts detail with precision, delivering a wider soundstage, superior linearity, and reduced crosstalk. Hand-built in the UK, the ND5 features miniaturized parallel coils wound with 38-micron wire to produce a low inductance/impedance generator for dramatically improved high-frequency response. The rigid, lightweight PPS body—inspired by Rega’s acclaimed MC range—reduces tonearm stress and improves stylus stability. With a unique pivot pad design and Rega’s 3-point mounting system, installation is easy and performance is optimized. Compatible with a range of turntables and offered factory-fitted on the Rega Planar 3 & Planar 6, the ND5 elevates your vinyl playback to audiophile clarity and musicality.
Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge (Clear Smoked)
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The Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge delivers breakthrough vinyl performance, engineered over 10+ years to redefine MM cartridge technology. As the world’s first moving magnet cartridge to use an ultra-high-powered Neodymium (N55) magnet, the ND5 achieves exceptional output, channel balance, and tracking accuracy. Its perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus on an aluminum cantilever extracts detail with precision, delivering a wider soundstage, superior linearity, and reduced crosstalk. Hand-built in the UK, the ND5 features miniaturized parallel coils wound with 38-micron wire to produce a low inductance/impedance generator for dramatically improved high-frequency response. The rigid, lightweight PPS body—inspired by Rega’s acclaimed MC range—reduces tonearm stress and improves stylus stability. With a unique pivot pad design and Rega’s 3-point mounting system, installation is easy and performance is optimized. Compatible with a range of turntables and offered factory-fitted on the Rega Planar 3 & Planar 6, the ND5 elevates your vinyl playback to audiophile clarity and musicality.
- Advanced Moving Magnet. Each Nd5 is meticulously hand-made by Rega’s highly skilled technicians. The stylus profile is a perfect elliptical nude diamond. This is a true ellipse created by an elliptical grinding process made from polycrystalline manmade diamond. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve accurate channel balance. The Nd5 also has an optimized 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 miniaturized parallel coils which are wound in house utilizing 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response. In keeping with Rega’s commitment to sustainability, the Nd range is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.
- Nd Magnet Technology. Often used in Moving Coil designs (including Rega’s own), they believe the Nd5 is the first moving magnet cartridge to utilize 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 more power than standard bar magnet design.
- Glass Filled PPS Body. The complete assembly is housed in Rega’s zero tolerance injection molded 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 aluminum 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.
- Factory Fitted Options. The Nd5 cartridge will be offered as a factory fitted option on the multi-award winning Planar 3 and Planar 6 turntable models. Designed specifically with these turntables in mind, the Nd5 promises to extract the very best from your vinyl collection. The factory fitted packages are offered at a discounted rate compared to when purchased separately. Ask your Rega dealer for details.
- Unique Pivot Pad Design. The unique pivot pad design of Rega cartridges improves performance by eliminating the mechanical joint between the stylus housing and the main body. This vastly improves tracking ability and stability of the stylus.
- Perfect Elliptical Nude Diamond Profile Stylus
- Aluminum Cantilever
- Neodymium Magnet
- Unique Generator
- Rega 3 point Mounting System
- Highly Rigid Lightweight PPS Body
- Handmade Stereo Cartridge
- Nominal Output Voltage: 5-6mV
- Stylus: Perfect Elliptical Nude Diamond
- Fixing: 3-Point Fixing
- Coils: Miniaturized Parallel Coils
- Window Color: Clear Smoked
- Tracking Pressure: 1.75g
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- Nd5 Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Model: ND5 | Barcode: 5056186710207
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