Rega RB300 Tonearm Rewire

I managed to snap a couple of my tonearm wires trying to make something else better. Should have left well alone really. Never mind.
This is a fiddly task. Took several hours. Hopefully though, when I next have to do this job, I will have something to refer to.

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I like the DIY approach! The next step, would seem to be design and build of your own table.

[@ashtontechhelp]

I do have a couple of designs in mind. However I don't have the tools to make it possible, unfortunately.

[@michaelnorth3666]

That tonearm.....RIP.......my condolences!

[@ashtontechhelp]

It's perfectly fine. Sounds great. Drilling the arm is a very common thing to do. Stops it ringing / resonating, as any tube will do, lightens it, does not appreciably reduce the stiffness. Does not look great, there are a couple of scratches where the drill bit slipped but, when mounted they are not visible. The only thing I might like to do is fine litz wire that flexes better. I'm not wild about the heavy pvc jacketing on these.

[@yogi9631]

good job

[@Piccodon]

You can hook the new wire up to the old and pull in the new wires with the old, like any common electrician would. RCA connectors are not great for carts, as the "shield" carries half of the balanced signal, better use 5-pin DIN or XLR, and have a separate shield for the two balanced signals. The balanced pairs could be twisted for better hum rejection.

[@ashtontechhelp]

Thought I had replied to this - that's a good solution, I may well try this next time. Thanks!

[@user-wv3db1gp2r]

Hi there Where did you get the plinth It looks amazing Thanks Tim

[@ashtontechhelp]

Hi Tim, Try here: srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c008923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/4c008923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/AZU02 not cheap but extremely good, noticeably better than stock. I'm finally happy with the sound. The cork mat is also well worth doing. Controls the ring on the platter very well. I have done a video about this - part 3 of my Rega tweaks and upgrades series.

[@mikaelturnip8820]

Thank god Roy Gandy is still alive. He would turn in his grave, otherwise.

[@andremalta2669]

Can you send me the link of the wires that you used?

[@ashtontechhelp]

I just found them on eBay - but I'm not sure I like them, much stiffer than the original wires and they affect the bias as a result. I'm probably going to change them at some point.

[@ashtontechhelp]

There are several companies selling since litz wires on eBay.

[@stevehurley479]

Take the cartrige off - you know it makes sense. Take a photo of the alignment first.

[@rrtind]

Don’t bother doing this. Take your Rega arm, or your Rega turntable with the arm intact, to a Rega dealer.

[@ashtontechhelp]

The easy choice. Valid, but not in the spirit of enquiry and discovery, which is how I like to do things.