When should I replace my Rega belt?
When should I replace my Rega belt?
Rega recommends replacing the belt on their tables every 4-5 years. If you’ve been enjoying your Rega table for longer than 5 years and haven’t replaced your belt, why not upgrade to one of these belts and improve the performance of your analog rig!
How long does a Rega belt last?
We recommend changing the drive belt every five years to ensure optimum performance.
Is the Rega Planar 1 belt driven?
The Planar 1 (which we will refer to interchangeably as the P1 as well throughout this review) is a manual, belt-drive turntable, like many of the best high-performance turntables in the world.
Is Rega any good?
The company claims it offers low noise and, again, better speed stability. If you are still reading, it is likely to have taken you longer to reach this point than it did for us to begin playing our first record, The Tallest Man On Earth’s Dark Bird Is Home. The Rega’s claim to be plug-in-and-play is no pretence.
How often should you change your turntable belt?
When a belt has to be replaced, it will begin to slip, which will be audible as the platter’s speed lowers. According to a forum, some users change to a new belt every two years at the regular service intervals. On average, belts should be replaced around 3-5 years.
How tight should a belt be on a turntable?
As a useful rule of thumb, a drive belt needs to be sufficiently tight enough to grip the sub-platter of your turntable with little strain. It should be tiny enough to stay on the rim when turned upside down without sliding off, but not so tight that it puts too much sideways pressure on the motor bearings.
Which is the best Rega turntable?
The 5 Best Rega Turntables to Enhance Your Vinyl Experience
| Model | Price | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Rega Planar 1 Plus (Matte White) | $ | Comes with Built In Phono Preamp |
| Rega Planar 3 (White–no cartridge) | $$$ | No Cartridge Included |
| Rega Planar 3 (White) | $$$ | Elys 2 MM Cartridge |
| Rega Planar 6 | $$$ | Ania MC Cartridge |
Does the Rega Planar 1 need a preamp?
Building on the award winning Planar 1, the Plus edition features a built-in preamplifier. This means no need for any external boxes between the turntable and the stereo amplifier to cause clutter. The Rega Planar 1 Plus will connect straight to your stereo amplifier’s aux-in connectors, or to your Sonos’ line-in port.
Is the Rega carbon cartridge any good?
The Rega Carbon is a high quality, moving magnet pick-up cartridge designed to be simple to set up, easy to install and above all, accurately reproduce music. Supplied as standard on the multi-award-winning Planar 1 and Planar 2 turntables, the Carbon performs far beyond its entry level price tag.
How do I know if my turntable belt is worn out?
When a belt is worn, the resistance decreases and the platter speed increases. Additionally, a belt that has stretched more than 5% over its new length should be replaced. To keep it concise, consider replacing your turntable belt if: Your records have a lower or deeper tone to them.
What is a Rega drive belt?
Originally designed for use with the Rega derived Edwards Audio turntables, this drive belt is quite different from the regular Rega ones. It has a smooth, shiny, and slightly sticky surface which is much less elastic than normal rubber belts and offers much more grip on the subplatter.
Is the Rega Planar 2 a good turntable?
The Rega Planar 2 is a modern classic, a turntable that sounds fantastic when optimally set up. Come along as I repair and overhaul this lovely older Rega Planar 2. There’s a lot to love about the older Rega Planar 2 and Planar 3 belt drive turntables, and that’s coming from a direct-drive aficionado!
What happened to the original Rega tonearm?
Here we see the original Rega (Acos) tonearm. rega used these until 1983 when the RB series arms surfaced. Rega put the chassis together well, they just didn’t use enough glue. The front, back and sides are all coming away…
Should I replace the belt on my P3?
A simple belt replacement may or may not get your heart racing. But if you’re using a P3 or beyond, it’s silly not to have the white belt too.
