Rega RB330 Tonearm

The Rega RB330 is the result of over 35 years of relentless refinement, a tonearm that has become a modern icon as the heart of the legendary Planar 3 turntable. Designed using the latest 3D CAD & CAM technology, every aspect of the RB330 has been engineered to reduce resonance and extract more information from the vinyl groove than ever before. It is a precision instrument, featuring a new, stiffer bearing housing, a custom one-piece aluminum arm tube, and an improved spring housing for the bias system. The RB330 delivers a level of musical insight, dynamic freedom, and rhythmic integrity that has made it a benchmark, offering a truly high-end performance that is accessible to every music lover.

Key Features

• 3D CAD & CAM Engineered: The entire tonearm was designed using advanced 3D modeling to intelligently redistribute mass and dramatically reduce points of possible resonance.
• New High-Precision Bearing Housing: A brand-new, stiffer bearing housing and bespoke zero-play ball bearings ensure ultra-low friction movement and greater stability.
• Redesigned Vertical Bearing: The vertical bearing housing has been redesigned for improved rigidity and performance.
• One-Piece Aluminum Arm Tube: A single, continuous aluminum casting from headshell to bearing creates the ultimate combination of low mass and high rigidity.
• Improved Bias System: An improved spring housing with easier-to-read numbers provides a more stable and user-friendly bias (anti-skate) adjustment.
• Low Capacitance Phono Cable: The arm is terminated with a high-quality, Rega-designed low capacitance phono cable with Neutrik plugs for a pure signal connection.
• Custom 100g Counterweight: A custom-designed, mild steel counterweight provides a perfect match for a wide range of cartridges.
• Integrated Arm Clip: A newly designed arm clip provides a more secure and elegant solution for holding the arm when not in use.

A New Dimension in Precision

The RB330 represents a significant leap forward in Rega's tonearm design, made possible by the use of state-of-the-art 3D CAD & CAM technology. This advanced modeling allowed Rega's engineers to minutely analyze the behavior of the tonearm, intelligently redistributing mass and strengthening critical areas to reduce resonance to an absolute minimum. This level of precision engineering ensures that the tonearm itself remains sonically invisible, providing a perfectly stable and silent platform for your cartridge to do its work.

Frictionless by Design

A tonearm's ability to move freely and without play is the key to its performance. The RB330 features a brand-new bearing housing, designed for increased rigidity and stability. Housed within are Rega's latest bespoke, zero-play ball bearing assemblies, which are meticulously engineered to have near-frictionless movement. This combination ensures that the only forces acting upon the tonearm are those from the record groove itself, resulting in stunning detail retrieval, pinpoint imaging, and the ability to track the most demanding musical passages with absolute composure.

The One-Piece Advantage

At the heart of the RB330 is Rega's signature one-piece aluminum arm tube. This is not a collection of separate parts glued together, but a single, continuous casting that extends from the headshell to the main bearing pivot. This unique construction creates an incredibly stiff yet lightweight structure, free from the mechanical joints that can introduce resonance and color the sound. By eliminating these points of weakness, the RB330 provides the perfect, stable platform needed to extract the maximum amount of musical information from your records.

Refined for Performance

Beyond the major engineering leaps, the RB330 is filled with subtle but significant refinements. The spring housing for the bias adjustment has been redesigned, providing a more stable and accurate application of anti-skate force, with numbers that are easier to read and set. The arm is terminated with a new, Rega-designed low capacitance phono cable and high-quality Neutrik plugs to preserve signal integrity. It is this fanatical attention to every single detail that elevates the RB330 to a true benchmark in tonearm performance.

The Listening Room Difference

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