Deciphering Rega Tonearms

[BClarkeVA]

I bought a Linn LP12 with a Rega tonearm but I don't know how to determine if Rega 250, 300, 350 etc. How do I determine which Rega model I have?

Bob C

 

[Gray]

Can you post a picture of your one?

 

[Al ears]

I bought a Linn LP12 with a Rega tonearm but I don't know how to determine if Rega 250, 300, 350 etc. How do I determine which Rega model I have?

Bob C

What does it look like?
Why would anyone fit a Rega tonearm on a LP12?
they have quite different mounting profiles.
It's not that easy to do and they were not designed to take them.
got any photos?

 

[BClarkeVA]

Here are a couple pics of the arm in place. There's a QUp device installed to the left rear of the tone arm.

 

[Gray]

It's an RB300.

 

[nopiano]

It's an RB300.

If the man from Rega says so then I agree! But, I’m sure it is as that was a big-selling early model wasn’t it?

 

[nopiano]

Some more clues here…

Rega RB300 Tonearm Manual | Vinyl Engine

www.vinylengine.com

(Can’t recall if you need to register to view all the content. Worth doing so)

 

[Al ears]

If the man from Rega says so then I agree! But, I’m sure it is as that was a big-selling early model wasn’t it?

You are correct, that is probably RB300.
however still have no idea how or why it's fitted to an LP12

 

[Gray]

If the man from Rega says so then I agree! But, I’m sure it is as that was a big-selling early model wasn’t it?

🙂 I only briefly worked there years ago - and only in the amp dept.
But it is the 300.

 

[Gray]

You are correct, that is probably RB300.
however still have no idea how or why it's fitted to an LP12

I suppose you had to fit an arm so why not Rega?
You're right the LP12 was much more commonly fitted with other makes wasn't it?

 

[Gray]

I bought a Linn LP12 with a Rega tonearm

Looks like it spent much of its time with the dust cover open eh Bob?
As for the cartridge bolts....it takes some doing to leave it looking like that 🤔

Otherwise OK though hopefully 👍

 

[Al ears]

I suppose you had to fit an arm so why not Rega?
You're right the LP12 was much more commonly fitted with other makes wasn't it?

i don't believe it's fitting was suitable for a Rega without modification

 

[DCarmi]

i don't believe it's fitting was suitable for a Rega without modification

That is indeed a big old LP12 platter for a low slung RB300!

 

[Al ears]

That is indeed a big old LP12 platter for a low slung RB300!

The armboard must be non original, the Linn mount was different.

 

[Nico69]

Excellent deck. Looks like it could do with a good service and set-up.

There is a great FB page for LP12 enthusiasts who are very knowledgable and will offer advice (on how to empty your wallet quickly) 😉

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[Al ears]

Excellent deck. Looks like it could do with a good service and set-up.

There is a great FB page for LP12 enthusiasts who are very knowledgable and will offer advice (on how to empty your wallet quickly) 😉

Bei Facebook anmelden

Melde dich bei Facebook an, um dich mit deinen Freunden, deiner Familie und Personen, die du kennst, zu verbinden und Inhalte zu teilen.

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Emptying your pockets quickly was the whole reason for the design of this turntable I feel.... 🙂

 

[Nico69]

Emptying your pockets quickly was the whole reason for the design of this turntable I feel.... 🙂

To be fair you can buy a fully serviced LP12 from the likes of Cymbiosis for around £1500 upwards. It would be a fantastic sounding deck too. It is very tempting to replace my Axis with one but I'd really need more LPs to justify it.

 

[Al ears]

To be fair you can buy a fully serviced LP12 from the likes of Cymbiosis for around £1500 upwards. It would be a fantastic sounding deck too. It is very tempting to replace my Axis with one but I'd really need more LPs to justify it.

That's interesting but must a very old / unmodified deck and there are plenty of other options for that sort of money.

 

[ifor]

It looks like my RB301.

 

[Al ears]

It looks like my RB301.

doesn't the 301 use the new 3 point mount?
This is the old column mount.

 

[ifor]

Indeed it does.