The Rega Carbon is an easy-to-install moving-magnet cartridge designed for reliable, enjoyable vinyl playback. Featuring a carbon cantilever, conical stylus profile and user-replaceable stylus, it is a practical choice for entry-level turntables and straightforward cartridge replacement.
| Cartridge Type | Moving Magnet |
|---|---|
| Stylus Profile | Conical |
| Stylus | User Replaceable |
| Cantilever | Carbon |
| Output Voltage | 2.5mV at 1kHz |
| Recommended Tracking Pressure | 2–3g |
| Mounting | Standard Two-Screw Mounting |
| Cartridge Weight | 5g |
| Colour Options | Black or White |
The Rega Carbon is suitable for turntables and tonearms that support standard two-screw cartridge mounting. It requires an amplifier or phono preamplifier with a moving-magnet phono input.
The standard stylus can be removed and replaced without changing the complete cartridge. The Rega Carbon Pro bonded elliptical stylus is also available as a direct performance upgrade for compatible Carbon cartridge bodies.