Rega RP1 Performance Pack - Manual (Page 2)

Mount the turntable on a rigid, level surface. Avoid
mounting on hollow or heavy cabinets or anything
mounted on a flexible wooden floor. The Rega
turntable support is the ideal solution.
Keeping the lid closed while playing records will
prevent dust falling on to the record surface and
should make cleaning unnecessary. Depending on
the room environment and ambient temperature,
playing with the lid open may offer sonic
improvements. You can experiment to optimise the
performance best suited to your room.
Do not use any record cleaner that works while the
record is playing or any cleaners that use water or
solvents. If you keep your records stored in their
sleeves, avoid touching the playing surfaces and
keep all water and fluids away, cleaning should not
be necessary. Do not worry about visible dust on
the record surface, this is brushed aside by the
stylus and any that collects on the stylus can be
easily blown away. In general, record cleaning is
overdone and one should not believe all the claims
made by record cleaner manufacturers.
Leave the turntable running during a record playing
session. Switch on before the session and only
switch off after you have finished. This will increase
the life of the motor and drive belt.
Do not lift the centre hub out from the main bearing.
The bearing is factory assembled with a film of
special thick lubricant. If the centre hub is removed
this film may be disturbed and the accuracy of the
turntable could be affected. The arm earth ( or ground ) is automatically
connected through the arm cable screening. No
other earthing should be necessary.
Save the original packing in case you ever need to
transport the turntable.
Do not use any polish on the turntable or lid. To
clean, wipe gently with a soft cotton duster
( s lightly damp only if required ) .
Rega turntables are designed to optimise
performance for music reproduction and therefore
no compromises have been made to give quick
start times. The normal time taken for full speed to
be reached is between 2 and 5 seconds.
Warning: Any attempt to repair or modify this
turntable by persons other than Rega personnel
may invalidate the guarantee. Should you
experience any problem with your turntable please
contact your Rega dealer.
Rega upgrades for the RP1 turntable
Upgrade Drive Belt
Turntable wall bracket
Fono Mini MM phono stage
Fono MM phono stage
Bias 2 hand made moving magnet cartridge
Elys 2 hand made moving magnet cartridge
Full details of these products and upgrades
are available on www.rega.co.uk or from your
Rega dealer. Thank you for purchasing the RP1
designed, built and manufactured in England.