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Cartridges for Rega Tables

I have a Rega P10 (previous version) and am wondering if anyone makes a cartridge that is the exact same height top to stylus? Since Rega doesn’t offer adjustable VTA, I wondered if I could get a cartridge that doesn’t require shimming the tonearm. I know Rega offers a number of Cartridges, but I never have really cared for their sound signature. I am currently using a Lyra Kleos but thinking of making a change.

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avanti1960
1,405 posts
 
Hana are 16mm to the tip of the stylus.  
Dynavector 17DX3 is 15.8mm and an excellent sounding cartridge.  
uncleang
106 posts
 
The Regas are 14 mm body height and I have no idea what they measure to the stylus tip but I imagine they would come in at + 1 or 2 mm more.
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theo OP
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This gives me some ideas on what to try. I appreciate the help and suggestions.
dhite71
276 posts
 
@Theo Hi Theo...I was reading one of your older posts about VTA on the RP10 to help push me to make this adjustment on my RP10.  I recently got a SoundSmith cartridge to replace a Benz.  The SS does everything better as-is and I can appreciate a slight upward angle to the tonearm.  I purchased the acoustic signature set from Audio Advice and am excited to install these with a hopeful simple loosening of the 3 screws from above.  I was always afraid to completely remove the tonearm.  I don't know the dimensions of the SS cartridge and am out of town for work but went ahead and got the 0.5-3.5 set as the large set was out of stock.  Thanks for sharing your experience.
Dana
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theo OP
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Dana
good luck, it sounds like you may need to experiment a little, but I am sure you will be satisfied once you hone in on the right height.
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