Rega Apheta 3 MC Phono Cartridge

Rega Apheta 3 – High-Performance Moving Coil Cartridge

The Rega Apheta 3 is a high-end moving coil (MC) cartridge designed for superior accuracy and musical detail. Hand-assembled in the UK, it incorporates advanced materials and engineering techniques to optimize performance. The Apheta 3 is a refined evolution of Rega’s MC cartridge technology, offering an open, dynamic sound with exceptional resolution and clarity.

Precision Engineering & Materials

The Rega Apheta 3 features a fine line nude diamond stylus mounted on a boron cantilever, allowing for precise groove tracking and minimal distortion. The ultra-rigid one-piece aluminum body is CNC-machined for improved resonance control, ensuring accurate and detailed sound reproduction. The Apheta 3 also utilizes neodymium magnet technology and a hand-wound micro coil for enhanced signal transfer and an expansive soundstage.

Key Specifications

• Stylus Profile: Fine line nude diamond
• Cantilever: Boron
• Coil Material: Hand-wound micro coil
• Magnet Assembly: Neodymium
• Body Material: CNC-machined aluminum
• Output Sensitivity: 350 µV
• Load Impedance: 100 Ω
• Tracking Force: 1.9 g

Performance & Compatibility

The Rega Apheta 3 is designed to pair seamlessly with Rega’s high-performance turntables and tonearms, including the Rega Planar 8 and Rega Planar 10, offering an optimized analog playback experience. Its lightweight yet rigid construction minimizes unwanted resonances, resulting in a cleaner, more natural sound with exceptional instrument separation and imaging.

With its low-mass coil system and precise tracking ability, the Apheta 3 delivers a wide frequency response and an incredibly low noise floor, allowing it to retrieve even the finest musical details from vinyl records. The result is a dynamic, engaging sound with deep bass, smooth midrange, and crisp highs.

Why Choose the Rega Apheta 3?

• High-end moving coil design for audiophile-grade sound quality
• Boron cantilever & fine line nude diamond stylus for superior tracking
• Hand-wound micro coil & neodymium magnet for exceptional signal clarity
• CNC-machined aluminum body for resonance-free playback
• Optimized for Rega Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntables
• Low noise floor and high-resolution sound reproduction

The Rega Apheta 3 is an advanced MC cartridge built for vinyl enthusiasts who demand precision and performance. With its cutting-edge materials and meticulous craftsmanship, the Apheta 3 captures every nuance of a recording.