Rega Nd3 Cartridge Features Neodymium Moving Magnet Tech

Posted on 7th June, 2024
Rega Nd3 Cartridge Features Neodymium Moving Magnet Tech

The Rega Nd3 is pitched as "the first of an innovative new range of handmade moving magnet cartridges" from the brand.

Following the early prototype of the Nd7 at the Bristol show in February, Rega has released its smaller sibling, the Nd3.

Rega Nd3

The new moving magnet phono cartridge replaces the Elys 2. The Nd3 takes its name from the rare earth element Nd (Neodymium), so it is no surprise that it features a Neodymium N55 magnet. Furthermore, we are told that it has the bragging rights to being the first moving magnet cart to do so.

Rega Nd3

Apparently, the Neodymium N55 is the world's most powerful commercially available magnet, which makes it a crucial component in making this unique design possible by providing more power than standard bar magnet designs.

Rega Nd3

Rega states that this all-new construction has been developed over the last decade and promises to deliver "next-level performance" from moving magnet technology.

According to the brand, each Nd3 is meticulously handmade and uses a brand-new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve highly accurate channel balance. It also has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and crosstalk characteristics.

Rega Nd3

This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils, wound in-house, utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This, we are told, produces a low inductance, low impedance generator that gives a vastly improved high-frequency response.

Rega Nd3

The Nd3 is available now, priced at £175 and will soon be available to order factory fitted on both Planar 2 (£599) and Planar 3 turntables.

Visit Rega for more information

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