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The all new Nd7 moving magnet cartridge was developed over 10 years and promises to deliver 'next level' performance from moving magnet technology. The Nd range (patent pending) is a world first to use ultra-high powered Neodymium magnets in a moving magnet design which allows Rega to create this totally unique design.

Next level Moving Magnet — Each Nd7 is meticulously hand-made by Rega's highly skilled technicians. The Nd7 uses Rega's most advanced "fine line" nude diamond profile for the ultimate in detail retrieval. (The same profile is used on Rega's high end MC models the Apheta 3 and Aphelion 2). This profile has an exceptionally small radii Monocrystalline manmade diamond with the minor radius being just 3µm (microns) as viewed from the top and 30µm in the vertical when viewed from the front. This profile allows immediate adjustment to very small changes in the vinyl due to the small contact area of the diamond which results in exceptional levels of detail being retrieved. The design uses brand new generator geometry with perfect symmetry to achieve highly accurate channel balance. The Nd7 also has an optimised pole gap for superior linearity and cross talk characteristics, this provides a far wider soundstage than the previous models. This new cartridge is created with miniaturised parallel coils which are wound in house utilising 38-micron wire with just 1275 turns. This produces a low inductance, low impedance generator giving vastly improved high frequency response. In keeping with Rega's commitment to sustainability, the Nd range is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging.

Nd Magnet technology — Often used in Moving Coil designs (including Rega's own) the Nd7 is the first moving magnet to utilise a Neodymium (Nd) N55 magnet. This is the world's most powerful commercially available magnet and is a crucial component that makes this unique design possible by delivering extra power than standard bar magnet designs.

The Nd7 in studio side view, yellow window panel beside the mirror-polished flank on the black moulded body

Cantilever & stylus profile — The Nd7 aluminium cantilever is fitted with a precision perfect fine line nude diamond stylus. This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts greater levels of detail from the vinyl surface.

Factory Fitted options — The Nd7 cartridge will be offered as a factory fitted option on the multi award winning Planar 6 and Planar 8 turntable models. Designed specifically with these turntables in mind, the Nd7 promises to extract the very best from your vinyl collection. The factory fitted packages are offered at a discounted rate compared to when purchased separately, ask your Rega dealer for details.

More photographs

The Nd7 three-quarter with the black stylus guard clipped over the front, gold pins at the rear
The Nd7 from the rear three-quarter, four gold output pins with colour-coded tag wires and the printed body label
The Nd7 in profile, the full yellow window and the fine cantilever and stylus projecting below the body
The Nd7 fitted to a Rega arm above a teal glass platter, the corner of a white and black plinth in view

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