For over 15 years, Rega has refined its distinctive moving coil cartridge designs, pioneering undamped micro-mass generators within precision-crafted, jointless bodies. Building on advances in rare earth magnet power and cutting-edge manufacturing, the successful Apheta 2 set a high standard. With the Apheta 3, Rega advances further by incorporating state-of-the-art “Fine Line” diamond profiles, mounted at 90 degrees—the same approach as the reference Aphelion 2 model—enabling even greater detail retrieval from vinyl grooves. The cartridge features a super high-powered neodymium magnet and a coil hand-wound on a compact iron cross half the size of the MK1, enhancing groove tracking. Its redesigned single-piece anodized aluminum body is protected by a CAD-engineered smoked rigid cover that safeguards delicate internal wiring for secure installation. The Apheta 3 complements the Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntables and is available as a factory-fitted option at a discounted rate through authorized retailers. KEY FEATURES Fine line profile nude diamond stylus Iron micro cross assembly Ultra high powered custom Neodymium magnet High specification wire Aluminium CNC machined one piece body Lifetime warranty against manufacture defects