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RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 3 INTRODUCTION The RP10 has been designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance. Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which, if used correctly, will offer you a lifetime of musical enjoyment. The RP10 takes Rega’s design philosophy further than ever before.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 4 TURNTABLE DESIGN & MYTHOLOGY Today there are many approaches to hi-fi design which follow established and informed engineering or electronic principles. Amplifier and loudspeaker design have been well documented over the years with excellent technical publications.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 5 DESIGN AND INNOVATION SKELETAL PLINTH DESIGN WITH POLYOLEFIN FOAM CORE Controversially, Rega has always researched methods of producing light but stiff and rigid plinths. The technology is simple: unwanted noise at microscopic levels is developed by the turntable motor and main bearing. The plinth can also pick up airborne vibration from the music.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 6 MAGNESIUM AND PHENOLIC - DUAL BRACING A super lightweight plinth combined with a double brace mounted specifically where the increased rigidity is required (between the tonearm mounting and the main hub bearing) forms a structurally sound, “stressed beam” assembly. This design prevents energy absorption and unwanted resonances which will add unnatural distortions to the music.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 7 MOTOR The motor is a high specification, 24V twin phase synchronous unit. It is controlled by Rega's unique and innovative RP10-PSU power supply. The motor drives the CNC machined pulley, sub platter and hub-bearing assembly via the twin belt drive. Each motor is individually hand tuned to its own custom power supply in the factory to minimise vibration, motor noise and ensure optimum performance.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 8 TONEARM The RB2000 tonearm is packed with new features pushing the boundaries of tonearm design. As with all Rega tonearms, each one is meticulously hand built by a team of highly skilled technicians. The RB2000 uses improved bearings with each one being hand selected to be an interference fit with the paired spindle matching both the inside and outside diameters.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 9 IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMOVE THE CERAMIC PLATTER BEFORE LIFTING OR RELOCATING THE RP10 Always remove the ceramic platter before locating the RP10 central plinth into the outer frame or when lifting the whole turntable to relocate it. The ‘o’ rings will not centralise the plinth within the frame if the weight of the platter is present.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 10 SETTING UP AND POSITIONING YOUR RP10 TURNTABLE. Always take great care when unpacking the turntable. Extra care must be taken if your RP10 is supplied with a cartridge factory fitted so as not to damage the stylus. Place the turntable on a sound and level surface. The RP10 inner plinth sits within the outer frame, locates and self centralises via three rubber triangulated ‘o’ rings.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 11 CONNECTING THE RP10 CUSTOM POWER SUPPLY Connect the XLR interconnect between the power supply and the turntable’s AC input terminal in the back of the RP10 PSU. Switch the mains power on. To minimise the risk of hum pick up by the cartridge, the power supply should be situated as far from the turntable as the interconnect cable will allow.
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RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 13 CARE OF YOUR TURNTABLE Mount the turntable on a rigid, level surface. Avoid mounting on hollow or heavy cabinets or anything mounted on a flexible wooden floor. The Rega turntable support is the ideal solution fitted with RP10 adaptor cups. Keeping the lid closed while playing records will prevent dust falling on to the record surface and should make cleaning unnecessary.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 14 Do not use any polish on the turntable or lid. To clean, wipe gently with a soft cotton duster (slightly damp only if required). Rega turntables are designed to optimise performance for music reproduction and therefore no compromises have been made to give quick start times. The normal time taken for full speed to be reached is between 2 and 5 seconds.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:28 Page 15 OWNERS LOG (1) Owner....................................................................................................................................................... Date........................................................................................................................................................... Where Purchased........................................................................................
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.
RP10 English Manual Text_Apollo English manual.
RP10 English Manual Cover_Cursa manual.qxd 17/12/2013 15:21 Page 1 Rega Research Ltd, exceptional Hi-Fi designed and made in ENGLAND.
