[NIGHTFALL1970]

I have read that Rega carts have a different height than most others and if you use a different (non-rega) cart that the height may be wrong.  Do I need to add shims to the Rega for use with the AT440mla?

[plastico]

Rega carts are 14mm in height. So the general rule is adding the shim that is the  difference in height. I see that your cart is 17.3mm tall. A 2mm - 4mm shim would be needed. Everybody has a different taste, so listen, and and see what works for you.

Cheers, Plastico

[NIGHTFALL1970]

Plastico,
thanks for the reply.  I will look into getting some.

[bacobits1]

Yup different tastes. When I had my Rega a 4mm height or 2 X 2MM is what I used worked well with all non Rega Cartridges. You can try  a lined index card to check parallel at the headshell only area since the arm is tapered.
Should be pretty close to level.

[NIGHTFALL1970]

Added the Rega three point spacer set at 4mm.  I can't believe the difference!  More separation between instruments, more sense of transition between highs and lows.
Anyone else have this experience?

P.S. The only disadvantage to this setup is that I have to remove the dust cover when I play anything, as the counterweight hits the cover.

[orthobiz]

Cool, BUT I would think the Rega Cart on the Rega Table would be at the perfect height without a shim...guess not!

Paul