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Rega Elys 2

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Great value for its price range

Adaptable to different genres and turntables

Brings out more detail in records

Highly recommended for its compatibility and sound quality

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 tracking well on some HiFi News test tracks

Some users have experienced a harsh edge in the sound

May require adjustments to preamp settings for optimal performance

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 Denon DL-110 is a highly recommended cartridge for its compatibility and sound quality. It is a great upgrade from stock cartridges and brings out more detail in records. It is adaptable to different genres and turntables, but may require adjustments to preamp settings. Some users have experienced issues with tracking and a harsh edge in the sound. Overall, it is a great value for its price range and a popular choice among audiophiles.

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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Sound Quality

I've been wanting to upgrade to an MC cartridge for awhile and the opportunity recently presented itself via a NIB Denon DL-110 from Japan at an affordable price. My fears that my Musical Fidelity V90-LPS would have insufficient gain to drive it were immediately proven to be unfounded as I'm able to obtain a comfortable listening level at about 11 o'clock on the dial on my Cambridge Audio 640A amplifier. First impressions are very good, considering that the cart hasn't even begun to break in yet. It's already an improvement over my 2M Blue and Nagaoka MP-110 which were my top MM carts in my collection

Positive

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/turntables

Buyer Beware- there are better alternatives

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 under warranty, assuring me this hum is not normal. The replacement does exactly the same thing. I then purchased a Nagaoka MP-150 costing about the same price here on Amazon and it BLOWS THE ELYS2 AWAY! The fidelity and bass is amazing and there’s no hum

3/5

5 years ago

amazon.com

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