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Back to TT after 24 years

I have a Rega Planar 3 with RB 300 tonearm and Linn K9 cartridge that has sat idle over the last 24 years. My Rogue integrated amp has a built in phono stage,so I wanted to throw on a few albums every now and then.

My question is what do I have to do to get the Rega back in service? Is my cartridge adequate? How can I tell if the weight is set right for the cartridge? Do I need to buy an audiophile grade phono cable? Where should I start?

Thanks,
Jack
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lowrider57
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Yes, the bearing oil may need to be added and the belt changed. Don't know the Rega, but the capacitors on any TT should be checked after such a long time in storage. Most likely the caps would have become dry.

The cart may be fine, mine was ok after 10 years in storage. If there is a Rega dealer close by, it would be worth a trip for a check-up.

But first, definitely look online for setup instructions and see how it sounds.
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