{"product_id":"rega-carbon-pro-upgrade-stylus","title":"Rega Carbon Pro Elliptical Upgrade Stylus","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.hos-rega{font:inherit;line-height:1.65;color:inherit;margin:1.6rem 0 2.4rem}.hos-rega h2{font-size:1.65em;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 1rem}.hos-rega h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4rem 0 .65rem}.hos-rega .hos-kicker{font-size:.78em;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 .5rem}.hos-rega .hos-lead{font-size:1.08em}.hos-rega .hos-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr));gap:1.5rem}.hos-rega .hos-panel{border-top:1px solid #b9b9b9;padding-top:1rem}.hos-rega a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}.hos-rega table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}.hos-rega th,.hos-rega td{text-align:left;vertical-align:top;padding:.7rem;border-bottom:1px solid #ccc}.hos-rega th{font-weight:600}.hos-rega img{max-width:100%;height:auto}.hos-rega .hos-video{aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;border:0}.hos-rega .hos-note{font-size:.9em}.hos-rega ul{padding-left:1.25rem}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003csection class=\"hos-rega\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"hos-kicker\"\u003eHouse of Stereo · Vinyl care \u0026amp; upgrades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep the Carbon. Upgrade the stylus.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"hos-lead\"\u003eThe Carbon Pro is a direct upgrade for Rega’s Carbon moving magnet cartridge, replacing the standard conical tip with a bonded elliptical stylus. It is a straightforward way to refresh the cartridge you already own without starting the whole analogue project again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the stylus assembly only. It fits the Rega Carbon cartridge and can be changed without removing the cartridge body from the headshell. It is not a complete cartridge and does not fit the Nd3, Nd5, Nd7 or Nd9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplacement \/ upgrade stylus assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompatible cartridge\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRega Carbon moving magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStylus profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBonded elliptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplace the Carbon stylus assembly; cartridge body remains mounted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you lower the needle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure the tonearm, switch off the system and follow Rega’s fitting guidance. Handle the assembly by its housing, keeping fingers away from the cantilever. After fitting, check tracking force rather than assuming the previous setting is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn stylus is a good reason to act promptly. If the cartridge body is damaged or you are unsure which cartridge is fitted, check before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated products \u0026amp; guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-carbon-cartridges\"\u003eCarbon cartridge and standard replacement stylus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rega-atlas\"\u003eAtlas tracking-force gauge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rega.co.uk\/accessories\/carbon-pro-upgrade-stylus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRega Carbon Pro specifications and fitting guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68113320214677,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/7117\/6085\/files\/CARBON_PRO_MAIN_1300X1300_0aefe58a-e606-4ff3-95f5-7213cf06425c.jpg?v=1793415633","url":"https:\/\/houseofstereo.com\/products\/rega-carbon-pro-upgrade-stylus","provider":"House Of Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}