Rega RP8 - Manual (Page 7)

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TONEARM
The RB808 tonearm is packed with new features pushing the boundaries of tonearm
design. As with all Rega tonearms each one is meticulously hand built by a team of
highly skilled technicians.
The RB808 has improved bearings and a tightened spindle fit tolerance over previous
models (each bearing is individually selected to find the perfect match for the chosen
spindle). This is a Rega developed method of increasing the amount of detail retrieved
from the record surface.
A brand new low mass precision engineered vertical bearing assembly has been
manufactured to further compliment the inherent design philosophy of the RP8
turntable. The RB808 uses the latest Rega arm tube. Completely redesigned to
redistribute mass, further reduce stresses and resonances. This advanced design tube
increases the stiffness and rigidity of the overall assembly using CAD design to blend
the multiple varying tapers.
INTERCONNECTS
Externally we have fitted a bespoke Rega designed low capacitance phono cable which
uses an advanced phono plug assembly. This has only two parts to minimise joints and
incorporates a twist and clamp design locking the plug to the terminal. The design
increases connectivity and ensures the signal path is kept as clean as possible.