{"product_id":"rega-rb3000-tonarm","title":"Rega RB3000 Tonearm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rega RB3000 is the original tonearm of the Planar 10: a completely redesigned, hand-polished armtube and bearings fitted adhesive-free by interference fit make Rega's most advanced production tonearm to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the RB3000?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the RB3000, Rega deliberately does without adhesive joints – components are instead assembled by interference fit, which avoids extra interfaces and therefore uncontrolled energy reflections. The armtube was completely redesigned to redistribute mass deliberately and further reduce stress and resonance. Consistent lightweight construction with maximum rigidity in every critical area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enormously calm, highly resolving sound with minimal mechanical self-resonance – the tonearm steps completely out of the way of the music signal and lets high-quality cartridges like the Apheta 3 or Aphelion 2 unfold their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the RB3000 for? (and who isn't it for)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Planar 10 owners whose original tonearm needs replacing, and for ambitious upgraders with a compatible RB-mount deck and a system at a corresponding level. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a Planar 3 or 6, the RB3000's potential remains limited by the deck and motor – here you're paying for headroom you can't actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRega's tonearm engineering at its current peak – the reference tonearm of the Planar 10. If the rest of your system is at this level, you genuinely get audibly more here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective length: 236.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective mass: 11 g (low)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmtube: completely redesigned, hand-polished, mass deliberately redistributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: hand-selected precision bearings fitted by interference fit, assembled adhesive-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: 3-point fixing, 222 mm hole spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverhang: 14.5 mm, offset angle 21.55°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with: Planar 10 and other RB-mount decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartridge: sold separately (recommended: Apheta 3, Aphelion 2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: 1 tonearm incl. counterweight, phono cable, and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich turntable is the RB3000 designed for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB3000 is the original tonearm of the Planar 10 – Rega's most advanced production tonearm, built without adhesive, with extremely tight manufacturing tolerances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does Rega avoid adhesive on the RB3000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdhesive joints create extra interfaces where energy can be reflected uncontrollably. The RB3000's components are manufactured so precisely that they're assembled by interference fit – for maximum mechanical rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich cartridge suits the RB3000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge is sold separately; Rega typically recommends the Apheta 3 or Aphelion 2 for the Planar 10, though most MC and MM cartridges with a suitable compliance are fundamentally compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized Rega dealer with an experienced team, our own technician for advice, setup, and service, delivery in the Zürichsee region. Call us, write to us, or drop by – we'll advise you on your whole system, not just one component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rega \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eApheta 3 or Aphelion 2\u003c\/a\u003e as a matching cartridge, plus our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eturntable range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484433473872,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/rega-rb3000-tonarm-seitenansicht.png?v=1788003406","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/rega-rb3000-tonarm","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}