Rega ND5 Moving Magnet Cartridge

The all-new Nd moving magnet cartridge line was developed over 10 years, and promises to deliver ‘next level’ performance from moving magnet technology. Rega believes the patent pending Nd range is the first in the world to use ultra-high powered neodymium magnets.

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 crosstalk characteristics. This provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturized parallel coils wound in-house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1,275 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, Rega believes the Nd5 is the first moving magnet to use 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 extra power than standard bar magnet designs.

Glass-Filled PPS Body

The complete assembly is housed in Rega’s zero-tolerance, injection-molded, glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide 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 and Stylus Profile

The Nd5 aluminium 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.

Features

• Handmade stereo cartridge
• Highly rigid lightweight PPS body
• Perfect elliptical nude diamond profile stylus
• Aluminum cantilever
• Neodymium magnet
• Rega three-point mounting system
• 100% recyclable packaging
• Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

Specifications

Nominal Output Voltage: 5-6 mV

Stylus: Perfect elliptical nude diamond 

Coil: Miniaturized parallel

Tracking Pressure: 1.75g