{"product_id":"rega-3-point-spacer-2mm-black-aluminum","title":"Rega 3 Point Spacer - 2mm - Black Aluminum","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Component 2025 – \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpacer for Rega RB808 and Other Tonearms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWhen Rega RB808 and other Rega tonearms are fitted to turntables from other manufacturers it may be necessary to add this Rega arm spacer to achieve the correct arm height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eSome manufacturers cartridges may have a deeper body than Rega cartridges, and these will sometimes require the use of the three point spacer to allow clearance of the rear of the cartridge from the vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eOn Rega turntables, spacers should not be necessary unless you are you using an exceptionally deep bodied cartridge from another manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\"Recommended Component\" Honors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e honored the RB 808 Spacer by awarding it the magazine's coveted Recommend Component status for 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, \"This simple stainless steel spacer allows owners of Rega tonearms to adjust the height of their arms to accommodate non-Rega cartridges… With the spacer in place and Dynavector's DV 10X5 moving coil cartridge mounted on his Rega P3-24, SM heard improved clarity, impact, immediacy, and soundstage depth.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTo VTA or Not VTA?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eArm height or V.T.A adjustment can be a controversial subject. Rega believes that the integrity of the arm fixing onto the arm mounting board is much more important than the questionable facility of arm adjustment. The arm should be reasonably parallel to the record surface or slightly lower at the mounting. The only time a spacer is necessary to raise the arm height is if the rear of a cartridge is hitting the record while playing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981184950445,"sku":"NEW-RE3PTSP-BLK","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981184983213,"sku":"DEMO-RE3PTSP-BLK","price":26.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/RE3PTSP_1-BLK-Large__36069.1723581721.1280.1280_6a1bcf3a-02ee-417f-84d5-bc7345dc5127.jpg?v=1778134416","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/rega-3-point-spacer-2mm-black-aluminum","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}