Rega Elys 2

Name: Rega Elys 2
Brand: REGA
SKU: 639650a99f72479b37739db0
Rating: 2.6 (18 reviews)

Based on 18 reviews

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Great synergy with Rega turntables and tonearms

Clear and precise sound quality

Relatively easy to set up

Neutral sound profile

Reasonably priced for a cartridge made in-house in the UK

Not removable stylus, entire cartridge must be replaced when stylus wears out

Some users have experienced electrical hum and quality control issues

Considered an entry-level cartridge and may not provide an audiophile experience for some users

Verdict

The reviews for the Rega Elys 2 cartridge are mixed, with some users finding it to be a great value and a noticeable improvement over their previous cartridge, while others find it overpriced and mediocre. Some users have experienced issues with electrical hum and quality control. However, many users appreciate the synergy between the Elys 2 and Rega turntables and tonearms. Overall, the Elys 2 is considered an entry-level cartridge that may be suitable for those with entry-level setups, but may not provide an audiophile experience.

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Is a MoFi StudioDeck worth a $200 premium over Rega P3?

I couldn’t say much about Elys 2 becuase I switched to Nagaoka MP-110 after P3 purchase. You might want to check the sound quality in my video: https://youtu.be/UFhUD-uxcvE

I record with phono preamp, audio interface then PC.

Positive

Vakes

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/turntables

Buyer Beware- there are better alternatives

Not great and overpriced for the performance it provides the listener. I have this cartridge that came preinstalled on my Rega Planar 3 turntable. The electrical hum is awful as the tonearm traverses the record and nears the center spindle (closer to the motor). Rega’s USA distributor replaced it un...

Looks like a [Rega Bias Elys 2 is $300 however like the Bias the stylus is not removable, you need to replace the entire cartridge and do an alignment when the stylus wears out.

Negative

sharkamino

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/turntables

Elys2 is good for you

Entry level cartridge, depends on your setup: table, amp, phono stage, and speakers. If you got an entry level setup, Elys2 is good for you. If you are expecting an audiophile experience this cartridge will not provide that.

A decent sounding cart, but I’ve broken two in six months with regular use, so there must be some QC issues. Absolutely love my Planer 3, but I’ve upgraded the cart and will never look back. There are better carts for the money.

This overpriced cartridge, like most things Rega, is absolutely mediocre and a huge rip-off. The cartridge is tuned so poorly and is such an obvious way that there actually is a consensus about it. It simply sounds dark. Read the "Press Reader Australian Hi-Fi Rega Planar 3 Review" (google it) and y...

Vastly Underrated Cartridge

My Elys came as the standard cartridge on my Planar 3. I do not understand the bad reviews this cartridge has received. I see no reason to upgrade and it just gets better and better as it breaks in. It has the right combination of neutrality, warmth, and musicality. It is detailed without being anal...

Mixed bag - Tracking not so good IMO

I purchased this as a safe option to fit an RB300 arm thinking it would be a natural fit. It did and it didn't. Pro: Nice sound, good top end, though not particularly refined, bass is tight with a pleasing whump good separation between instruments on a decently broad sound stage. All in all, a sound...

Great value introduction to hearing vinyl properly.

I bought this cartridge as a package with the latest spec Rega Planar 3 record player. I am using this as a second player as my main player is a Roksan Xerxes with far more exotic moving coil cartridge, so I am used to a high grade analogue sound. There is fantastic synergy between the Rega Planar, ...

Great sound. A worthwhile upgrade over the Bias cartridge.

This is the first cartridge I have bought for my Rega Planar 2 for 25 years or more. I haven’t used it for about 20 years or so! I recently started selling all my vinyls so have had to check some to make sure they are ok, and now started buying new records again, so decided it was time to buy a repl...

Specs

Brand

REGA

Unit Count

1 Count

Voltage

12 Volts

Model Name

Elys Mk2

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