Rega Planar one stylus upgrade

Hi there , I was wanting to replace the standard carbon stylus on my rega 1 I've heard this will fit ? just wanting to confirm if this is true before I send off for it , apparently its a better stylus than the carbon one .. guess Im scared I will be wasting $130 NZD and it wont fit
LP Gear ATN3600DLXHE stylus - replaced by ATN3600DLXVL stylus

Assuming also the tracking force will be the same as the rega 1 is plug and play and cant see how to adjust it ?

 

I think it will fit but I dont dare say with confidence since this is a new model.

But if so then yes you just plug and play. Any particular reason for upgrading?

Welcome to the forum by the way ;^)

 

Thanks Leon a few reviews I've read seem to rant about it . and Im not sure how easy it is to change the cart on a RP1
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“I’m a noob with vinyl. That said, I do know what I like... but can’t believe what I’ve been missing in our world of digital itunes audio... I bought a Rega Planar 1 to get started. Quickly replaced the subplatter (wasn’t true), and added the glass platter from the Rega 3. All of this made audible changes to my ears. I was researching carts and a few of the highly recommended ones would require a VTA change to be optimal.... instead I replaced the stylus... Wow!. Unreal difference. Basically I was listening to a cone shape.. and it suddenly opened up to a half circle. Volume was litterally doubled.. sound more open and detailed. Just unreal. Can’t wait to live with all of this a bit more.. and then see what the next level is like... I do have a good speakers (b&w), and am using the Cambridge Audio Solo MM preamp. NAD integrated amp.”
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Ask LP Gear. Why ask us? They would be able to verify this first hand with both the cartridge and they stylus.

 

Thanks vinylontubes no harm in asking folks with knowledge I was thinking , will contact LP gear

 

Well, I dont think itll be as huge of a difference as they point out. But it will be easy to swtch.

 

Cheers Leon ... lol yes Im skeptical .. but keen to give it a try

 

What about the Rega Bias 2?
I like it on my RP1 and it'll be an easier change.

 

My planer 1 came with that in the upgrade kit and it was distorting went back to the carbon apparently not compatible with my tone arm (RB110)

 

How will it be an easier change? Isn’t the lpgear one just a case of slotting the carbon stylus for the LP gear, whereas the bias would mean a screwdriver and changing the cart too?
Anyone here get the LP gear one? I need a new stylus for mine and am tempted.

on a separate note, slight bit of knocking sound coming from the motor of my Rega planar 2 (2016) now.. any ideas!?

 

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Thanks, and will they all fit without adaptation , onto a Rega Carbon Cart?

 

AT3600l=Rega Carbon. No difference.

 

He switched the whole cart , I just want to do the stylus

 

He did not swicht the whole cart, he was doing a comparison...nevermind.

The Audio-Technica AT3600L, Rega Carbon, LP GEAR CF3600LE, and the LP GEAR ATN3600VL , all are the same cartridge w\ interchangeable stylus.

 

I bought the $80 LP Gear stylus for my Rega Carbon on the Planar 2. I have to say I don't recommend it. It was very detailed but not very fun to listen to. I wouldn't recommend spending this much on a stylus for the Planar 1.

If you want an easy stylus swap and something possibly better then the carbon I think LP Gear had another option for replacement stylus. Still carbon but with a different tip. Give that one a shot. Forget the model number.

 

Well I’ve ordered the LP Gear CARBON FIDELITY CFN3600LE stylus so will see how it sounds on the Rega Carbon cart of my planar 2 and let you know.