Für welchen Plattenspieler ist der Aphelion 2 gedacht?

Rega empfiehlt den Aphelion 2 exklusiv für den Planar 10 mit RB3000-Tonarm – dort trifft er auf ein Laufwerk, das seine Auflösung tatsächlich hörbar macht.

Was unterscheidet den Aphelion 2 vom Apheta 3?

Der Aphelion 2 nutzt einen Bor-Nadelträger statt Aluminium – deutlich steifer und leichter, was Verzerrungen bei hohen Frequenzen weiter reduziert.

Welche Phonostufe passt zum Aphelion 2?

Eine hochwertige MC-Phonostufe mit High-Gain und 100 Ohm/1000 pF Eingangsimpedanz, etwa der Rega Aura – an einer einfachen Einsteiger-Phonostufe verschenkt der Aphelion 2 Potenzial.

Wie empfindlich ist der Aphelion 2 bei der Justage?

Wie jeder hochwertige MC-Tonabnehmer reagiert er auf Auflagekraft, Azimuth und Antiskating spürbar. Wir justieren ihn bei Kauf und Einbau bei uns im Haus sorgfältig ein, damit du von Anfang an das volle Potenzial hörst.

Warum bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Autorisierter Rega-Fachhändler mit eingespieltem Team, eigener Techniker für Beratung, Aufbau und Service, Lieferung in der Region Zürichsee. Ruf an, schreib uns oder komm vorbei – wir beraten dich zu deiner ganzen Kette, nicht nur zu einem Gerät.

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Rega Aphelion 2 MC Cartridge

CHF 4'399.00

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The Rega Aphelion 2 is Rega's reference MC cartridge with a fine-line diamond on a boron cantilever, designed for the Planar 10.

Why the Aphelion 2?

The boron cantilever is the decisive difference from the Apheta 3: stiffer and lighter than aluminium, it transmits stylus movement to the coil system with less self-resonance – audible as a calmer, more effortless sound, especially on complex passages. Hand-built in Rega's own workshop, each cartridge individually measured.

What you'll hear

Enormous calm in the sound, the finest nuances in attack and decay, and a soundstage that still shows reserves even on very good recordings. Not a cartridge that pushes itself forward – one that simply reveals more of the recording.

Who is the Aphelion 2 for? (and who it's not for)

For Planar 10 owners who want to give the deck the final piece toward full resolution. Plain talk: on smaller decks or simpler phono stages, its potential goes unused – there, the Apheta 3 or Ania Pro deliver considerably more for the money.

Our verdict

Rega's most uncompromising cartridge for the Planar 10 – there's hardly more resolution to be had in the RB format. If the rest of your chain is at this level, you actually get audibly more here.

Technical data

Type: MC (Moving Coil)
Stylus: bare fine-line diamond
Cantilever: boron
Nominal output voltage: 350 µV
Weight: 6 g
Recommended tracking force: 1.9 g
Recommended input impedance: 100 Ohm, 1000 pF, high gain
Recommended for: Planar 10
What's included: 1 cartridge incl. mounting screws

Frequently asked questions

Which turntable is the Aphelion 2 designed for?

Rega recommends the Aphelion 2 exclusively for the Planar 10 with an RB3000 tonearm – there it meets a deck that actually makes its resolution audible.

What's the difference between the Aphelion 2 and the Apheta 3?

The Aphelion 2 uses a boron cantilever instead of aluminium – noticeably stiffer and lighter, which further reduces distortion at high frequencies.

Which phono stage suits the Aphelion 2?

A high-quality MC phono stage with high gain and 100 Ohm/1000 pF input impedance, such as the Rega Aura – on a simple entry-level phono stage, the Aphelion 2's potential is wasted.

How sensitive is the Aphelion 2 to alignment?

Like any high-quality MC cartridge, it reacts noticeably to tracking force, azimuth and anti-skating. We carefully align it in-house when you buy and install it, so you hear its full potential from day one.

Why buy at HD Zürisee?

Authorized Rega dealer with an experienced team, our own technician for advice, fitting and service, delivery in the Lake Zurich region. Call us, write to us, or drop by – we'll advise you on your whole chain, not just one component.