Rega ND3 MM Cartridge

The ND3 is a radical new cartridge from Rega. Hand built in the UK Rega factory, this model effectively replaces the Elys 2 in the range, but is the culmination of 10 years of R&D into a revolutionary new design.

Rega believe they have made the first Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge to have employed Neodymium N55 magnets (hence the ND model designation). These are extraordinarily powerful compared to the common alternatives, which means they can be made smaller (and lighter) which is incredibly important in an MM design as it is an unsprung moving mass attached to the cantilever. It also enables them to get a high output voltage whist keeping the number of windings in the generator down, which also reduces sprung mass and inductance which brings improved high frequency extension.

The body is derived from their MC cartridge designs, so there's a clever stylus guard included and the option to use Regas 3 point mounting, whilst also being compatible with any normal half inch mount headshell. The body is made from zero tolerance Injection moulded glass filled polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) which is both light and rigid.

This cartridge does not have a replaceable stylus assembly, however a reasonably priced rebuild service is offered by Rega, which help keep the running costs down and comparable to many other similar cartridges, please see our 'Replacement Styli section' for details.