Rega Atlas MK2 Tracking Force Gauge

Rega Atlas MK2 Tracking Force Gauge

Code: XACS-ATLAS-MK2-UNI
  • £210.00
  • (FREE UK Delivery)
Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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The Rega Atlas MK2 is the ultimate tool for the vinyl enthusiast who treats their stylus with the respect it deserves. Engineered for absolute consistency and ease of use, this laboratory-grade gauge ensures your cartridge tracks at its exact recommended weight-protecting your records and unlocking the full dynamic range of your setup.

Why It’s a Must-Have:

  • Incredible Precision: Delivers accuracy to within 0.01 grams, ensuring your tracking force is perfectly dialed in.
  • Stability Redefined: Features a custom-designed load cell and a rigid, heavy-duty aluminum chassis for consistent readings every time.
  • Smart Design: The oversized, high-contrast display is easy to read from any angle, even in low-light listening rooms.
  • Built to Last: A premium, "fit and forget" tool designed for a lifetime of turntable maintenance.
  • The Bottom Line: Don’t let a rough estimate wear down your stylus. Get the Atlas MK2 and hear exactly what your cartridge is capable of.

Technical Specifications

  • Accuracy: +/-0.01 grams
  • Range: 0.5 - 10 grams
  • Safe Overload: 20 grams
  • Supply: 9V PP3 cell
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When it comes to high-fidelity vinyl playback, "close enough" simply isn’t good enough. The Rega Atlas Tracking Force Gauge MK2 is a professional-grade instrument designed for those who understand that the difference between good sound and breathtaking sound often lies in a fraction of a gram. While many digital scales on the market are repurposed jewellery gauges, the Atlas MK2 was built from the ground up by Rega’s engineers specifically for the unique demands of turntable tonearms. It serves as the definitive solution for eliminating the guesswork from your analog setup.

This Mk2 version utilises a sophisticated, custom-designed load cell to provide consistent readings with a resolution of 0.01 grams. Whether you are setting a lightweight moving magnet or a heavy-tracking moving coil cartridge, the precision remains absolute. One of the biggest enemies of digital scales is temperature fluctuation, but the MK2 features advanced internal compensation to ensure that your readings remain accurate regardless of the ambient temperature in your listening room.

The construction of the Atlas MK2 is as impressive as its internal tech. Housed in a robust, non-magnetic aluminum chassis, it is built to withstand the rigours of professional use while preventing any magnetic interference with your cartridge’s motor during the weighing process. The user-centric design includes an oversized, front-mounted display tilted for perfect visibility, allowing you to monitor changes in real-time as you adjust the tonearm counterweight without having to move the gauge.

Precise tracking force is vital because incorrect settings can lead to more than just poor audio. If the force is too light, the stylus will mistrack and bounce off the groove walls, causing permanent damage to your records. If it is too heavy, you risk unnecessary wear to the delicate cantilever suspension and the diamond tip, while simultaneously muffling the high-end detail of your music.

By ensuring your cartridge operates exactly within its intended parameters, the Atlas MK2 preserves your record collection and ensures every nuance of the performance is captured. It is more than just a tool; it is a vital piece of maintenance equipment for anyone serious about vinyl. The Atlas MK2 represents a "fit and forget" investment that remains the last tracking force gauge you will ever need to buy.

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UK Orders

We despatch the bulk of our UK mainland items on a 24 hour service – Free of Charge.  Non Mainland locations - Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, the Scilly Isles, the Scottish highlands and Islands, the Channel Islands and Northern Ireland may take a day or so longer and are not Free of Charge. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail 24 or special delivery. Larger items are delivered using a courier service such as DPD or UPS.

International Orders:

Due to the nature of our products and brand restrictions we are only able to send certain items internationally. Smaller items are delivered using Royal Mail Small Packets Airmail with International Tracked and/or Signed depending on value of item and availability of the service. Larger International shipments are sent by insured and tracked services using UPS. If there are any delays due to specific customs regulations, etc, you will be contacted by Hifisound or by the courier with a request for any further information required. Customs duties can apply for shipments to any countries outside of the UK depending on where the product you have bought is made. Customers are responsible for all taxes and duties incurred when the items enter their country.

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