Rega Carbon Moving Magnet Cartridge
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.
Key Features
- Moving-magnet cartridge design
- Carbon cantilever
- Conical stylus profile
- User-replaceable stylus
- Standard two-screw mounting
- 2.5mV output at 1kHz
- Recommended tracking pressure of 2–3g
- Compatible with standard MM phono stages
- Available in Black or White
Technical Specifications
| 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 |
Compatibility
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.
Stylus Replacement and Upgrade
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.
Ideal For
- Entry-level vinyl systems
- Replacing a worn or damaged MM cartridge
- Rega Planar 1 and compatible turntables
- Listeners seeking simple setup and affordable performance
What’s Included
- Rega Carbon MM Cartridge
- Pre-installed replaceable stylus
