The Rega Exact 2 will be a perfect match for the Rega arm on the RP8, with all of the parameters for alignment and VTA optimized with its three point mount. While the Ortofon is arguably a better cartridge, getting it setup optimally in the Rega can be more challenging. It's stylus profile is somewhat sensitive to proper VTA, and may require the use of a tonearm spacer at the base of the arm to get it right. So my suggestion is that if you or your dealer are able to set it up properly then go with the Ortofon, but if you're not the Rega is still a solid choice. Good luck, Jake!
ortofon 2m bronze vs rega Exact 2 cartridge
Hi every one I just currently upgraded to a new rp8 and looking for a new phono cartridge for it then my old one. My old one is an Ortofon VMS20E MKII mc. My phono preamp is a cary audio slp-98p with triode tube MM phono stage. I like the idea of the Ortofon bronze and changing out the styles to a 2m black without upgrading the hole cartridge. The the rest of my system is a CAD 120s power amp and totem acoustic forest speakers and Kimber 12tc speaker cable and silver streak interconnects.
Which one would be a better match?
Which one would be a better match?