Rega Exact 2 Phono Cartridge
Best high-performance upgrade for dedicated vinyl enthusiasts seeking refined, detailed sound.
This hand-built cartridge is the definitive upgrade for listeners ready to move beyond entry-level gear. By prioritizing tracking accuracy and a precise three-point mount, it pulls startling detail from your records. You trade the simplicity of a plug-and-play setup for a significantly more resolute, immersive, and dynamic soundstage.
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking moving coil performance from a moving magnet design
- Rega turntable owners wanting a stress-free, precise cartridge installation
- Vinyl listeners using standard phono stages needing strong signal output
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers comparing MM value against entry-level moving coil options
- Owners preferring the convenience of simple, user-replaceable stylus assemblies
- Users with non-Rega tonearms requiring universal mounting compatibility
Performance breakdown
Tracking Precision
The Vital stylus profile navigates complex grooves with remarkable stability and poise.
Stereo Imaging
Exceptional channel balance creates a wide, immersive, and highly defined soundstage.
Installation Ease
Rega's signature three-point mounting system makes alignment straightforward and incredibly secure.
Sonic Resolution
High-spec coils extract subtle musical details often missed by lesser cartridges.
Dynamic Range
Delivers a fast, punchy, and natural performance across all musical genres.
Build Quality
Meticulous hand-assembly ensures consistent performance and long-term reliability.
Key Specs
Output
7.0 mV
Stylus
Vital complex fine line
Mounting System
Rega 3-point fixing
Coils
High-spec parallel wound
Channel Balance
±0.1 mV
Tracking Force
1.75 g
Impedance
47 k Ohms
Material
Aluminum
Accessory Type
Cartridge
Turntable Compatibility
Rega
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