Rega RB808 - Manual

Names of Tonearm parts
Introduction
The RB808 tonearm is packed with new features once again pushing
the boundaries of tonearm design. As with all Rega tonearms each one
is meticulously hand assembled by a team of highly skilled technicians.
The RB808 offers a brand new low mass precision engineered
vertical bearing assembly, 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
proven method of increasing the amount of detail retrieved from the
record surface. The RB808 uses the latest Rega arm tube redesigned
to redistribute mass further reducing stresses and resonances. The
hand assembled Rega RB808 tonearm is a precision crafted product.
To create the low friction levels and meet minimum mass
requirements, many parts of the arm are delicate and require careful
handling. The arm should always be treated with respect and under no
circumstances should any part be removed or tampered with.
Arm balancing and setup
With the cartridge correctly mounted and with the stylus guard
removed, ensure that the tracking force dial and Bias adjustment are
set to zero. Adjust the balance weight until the arm is “floating” with
the stylus approximately 1mm clear of the record. Note: It is normal
for the arm to swing back towards the arm clip position even with the
bias set at zero. Therefore it is advisable to gently hold the arm
bearing carrier (just below the tracking dial) thus preventing
horizontal movement during the balancing procedure.
Applying tracking pressure
Once the arm is balanced rotate the tracking force adjustment dial to
the required tracking force. Numbers ‘0’ to ‘3’ are marked on the dial.
If in doubt it is advisable to use a tracking force that corresponds
with the upper limits of the cartridge manufacturer’s range.
Applying Anti - Skating (bias) adjustment
Set the bias adjustment slider to the same figure as the cartridge
tracking force pressure quoted by your cartridge manufacturer.
Note: This is not critical and a figure between 1.0 & 1.5 will normally be
suitable for moving magnet cartridges and 1.5 & 2.0 for most moving
coil cartridges.
Fully extended 0.0 First position 1.0 Second Position 2.0
Simply push the slider in to the required anti skating setting .Your arm
is now balanced, setup and ready to use. If you have any doubts
regarding installation or setup please contact your official Rega
dealer who will be able to carry out the work for you. Thank you for
purchasing this Rega product and we wish you many hours of musical
enjoyment.
www.rega.co.uk
Made in England
1 2 0
Protractor and
arm mounting
data included.
Cueing
Platform
Tracking Dial
Headshell
Finger lift
Arm Clip
Cueing device
lift/lower handle
Balance Weight
6