Get the Power of a Neodymium Magnet in a Moving-Magnet Phono Cartridge: Hand-Made Rega Nd5 Delivers Performance Marked by Fantastic Detail Retrieval, On-Point Accuracy, and Wide Soundstaging Powerful neodymium magnets — for decades a benefit exclusively afforded moving-coil phono cartridges — have come to the moving-magnet segment courtesy of Rega’s Nd Series, which includes the middle-of-range Nd5.

Anchored by an aluminum cantilever and perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus profile, Nd5 offers stunning tracking ability, fantastic detail retrieval, and on-point accuracy that leads to enlightening imaging.

Handmade by Rega technicians and devised over the course of a decade, this high-value model also features newly devised generator geometry for outstanding channel balance and an optimized pole gap for superb linearity and cross-talk characteristics. The sonic upshot: Extremely wide soundstaging and involving pacing.

Equipped with a three-point mounting system for easy installation, Nd5 boasts miniaturized parallel coils that are wound in-house with 38-micron wire and only 1275 turns. This approach allows Nd5 to excel when it comes to the areas of high-frequency response and low-noise operation.

To give Nd5 lightweight and rigid characteristics — and ensure it does not add stress on tonearms — Rega devised a zero-tolerance, injection-molded, glass-filled polyphenylene sulfide body (PPS) inspired by the company’s MC models.

To learn more about this exciting cartridge or discuss the Nd5 Series, speak with a Music Direct audio consultant at 312-433-0200. "In many respects Rega have proved that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get high quality results with vinyl, all you need are the records.

I thought I had enough of them but this cartridge makes it clear that all the stuff I love on digital could sound better." —Jason Kennedy, The Ear, Best Buy review Cantilever and Stylus Profile The Nd5 aluminum cantilever is fitted with a precision perfect elliptical nude diamond stylus.

This profile provides exceptional tracking accuracy and extracts greater levels of detail from the vinyl surface. Pivot-Pad Design Rega’s unique pivot pad design improves performance by eliminating the mechanical joint between the stylus housing and the main body.

This vastly improves tracking ability and stability of the stylus.