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Rega - RB880 - Tonearm

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Rega - RB880 - Tonearm

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Overview

RB880

Brand
Rega
Category
Turntable Tonearms
SKU
RB880

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Introducing the Rega - RB880 - Tonearm, an absolute game-changer in the world of premium-quality audio technology. This carefully engineered product encapsulates almost four decades of Rega's experience and expertise in creating leading-edge tonearms. Suitable for the Planar 8 turntable, this tonearm is designed to transform your vinyl listening experience, providing high precision movement and brilliant connectivity for maximised information extraction. Its advanced phono plug assembly and signature low capacitance phono cable ensure that every note is crystal-clear. The Rega - RB880 - Tonearm is more than just a tonearm - it's an investment in phenomenal audio performance. Experience this ground-breaking marvel of sound tech - available now at The Audio Tailor, Australia's #1 Hi-Fi store.

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Rega - RB880 - Tonearm

The Rega - RB880 - Tonearm transcends the boundaries of premium-quality audio design and engineering, representing the brand's cumulative expertise of nearly four decades in creating state-of-the-art tonearms. Its showcase of advanced technology and meticulous design ensures an unrivaled vinyl experience.

Features and Design

  • Engineered with groundbreaking 3D CAD & CAM technology
  • New aluminium vertical bearing housing for increased stability and resilience
  • Redesigned sleeve and vertical bearing shaft crafted from stainless steel for mounting stability and overall structural rigidity
  • Smartly redistributed mass design in advanced tonearm tube to reduce potential resonance points
  • High precision hand-matched bearing assemblies for almost friction-free movement and enhanced information extraction

Connection and Signal Clarity

  • Equipped with Rega's new low capacitance phono cables terminated with top-grade phono plugs
  • Low mass precision-engineered vertical bearing assembly for improved connection and signal clarity

Redefined Mass Distribution and Stiffness

  • Latest Rega arm tube design with CAD-designed multiple varying tapers for decreased stresses and resonances
  • Custom low capacitance phono cable and innovative phono plug assembly with minimal joints and twist and clamp design for optimal connectivity and cleaner signal path

Product Specifications

  1. Brand: Rega
  2. Model: RB880 - Tonearm
  3. Material: Aluminium vertical bearing housing, Stainless steel sleeve and vertical bearing shaft
  4. Technology: 3D CAD & CAM
  5. Features: Redesigned to distribute mass and reduce stresses and resonances, High precision hand-matched bearing assembly for nearly friction-free movement
  6. Design: Advanced tonearm tube design for fewer points of resonance. Bespoke Rega designed low capacitance phono cable
  7. Inclusions: New low capacitance phono cables with high specification phono plugs
  8. Additional Details: Designed to complement the inherent design philosophy of the Planar 8 turntable
  9. Special Feature: Advanced phono plug assembly with minimal joints, twist and clamp design locking the plug to the terminal for optimal connectivity and cleaner signal path
  10. Performance: Improved mounting stability and overall rigidity, Increased stiffness and rigidity of the overall assembly thanks to CAD design
  11. Benefits: Ensures gathering more information from vinyl, offers extreme levels of stability.

Please note: This tonearm is used on the Planar 8 turntable.

Elevate Your Vinyl Experience

Ready to redefine your vinyl experience with unmatched performance and quality? Get the Rega - RB880 - Tonearm that sets a new benchmark in audio technology and design. Crafted with state-of-the-art tonearm design, this masterpiece provides almost friction-free movement for maximum information extraction. Experience clean signal paths and improved connectivity with its low capacitance phono cable and innovative plug assembly. Unleash high-end features and elevate your vinyl playback to grand auditory levels on the Planar 8 turntable! Order now from Australia's #1 Hi-Fi Store, The Audio Tailor - where excellence meets expertise. Buy now!

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