Names of Tonearm parts
Introduction
The RB220 is the latest version of one of Rega
’
s most
popular tonearms.
The RB220 uses Rega
’
s custom one piece, aluminium
arm tube, carefully manufactured to optimise
performance and reduce stress on the Rega designed
polymer bearings (patent pending). Each tonearm is
meticulously hand assembled using custom Rega
made tools and torque settings to guarantee optimum
performance. This level of care ensures perfect track-
ing and maximises the amount of information the
cartridge can extract from the record surface.
The RB220 has pre
-
set bias making this arm even easier
to set
-
up than previous models. The Rega designed
bias system will adjust the amount of bias as the
tonearm tracks the record ensuring even tracking and
negating the need for user setting.
This
Rega
tonearm
is
a
precision
crafted
product. To create the low friction levels and meet
minimum mass requirements, many parts of the arm
are delicate and require careful handling. The arm
should always be treated with respect and under no
circumstances should any part be removed or
tampered with. Any attempt to modify or repair this
product, other than by an official Rega retailer listed
on www.rega.co.uk, will invalidate the lifetime
warranty.
Set
-
up
With the cartridge fitted and aligned using the align-
ment protractor supplied, screw the balance weight
along its shaft until the stylus is
“
floating
”
approximate-
ly 1mm clear of the record. The recommended track-
ing force can now be applied by rotating the balance
weight so that it moves towards the front of the arm. A
half turn (through 180 degrees) generates 1 gram of
tracking pressure ( turning the weight 360 degrees will
apply 2 grams). Use the plastic inserts found on the
weight as a guide.
Set the tracking weight to the upper limit of the
suggested tracking weight provided by your cartridge
manufacturer
’
s guidelines. As mentioned above, bias
setting is pre
-
set and does not require adjusting. Your
Rega RB220 tonearm is now ready for use.
If you have any doubts regarding correct setup or
fitment of this arm please contact your official Rega
dealer who will be able to carry out the work for you.
Thank you for purchasing this Rega product and we
wish you many years of musical enjoyment.
www.rega.co.uk
RB
220 TONEARM
Alignment protractor
Finger lift
Balance Weight
Headshell
Cueing
Platform
26
Cueing /
Lift lower
device
Arm clip
