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My listening tests show the
CCM counterweight system to be superior to my stock Rega RB300 counterweight system. - Laura Pfeffercorn Pete Riggle Audio Engineering is
now offering the CCM (Counterweight for the Common Man), a structural upgrade for Rega tone arms.
Overview The CCM (Counterweight for the Common Man) is mechanically similar
and sonically equivalent to the Origin Live OL1 structural upgrade. The CCM structural upgrade differs from the OL1 structural
upgrade in available finishes and in price. The beautiful finishes of the CCM match those of the Pete Riggle Engineering and
Audio VTAF (pronounced vee-taff, VTA adjustment on the Fly, patent pending). At about half the price of the OL1 structural
upgrade, the CCM is a real bargain, in keeping with the wonderful value present in the Rega RB250 arm and the Pete Riggle
Engineering and Audio VTAF.
Construction Details
The Counterweight for the Common Man uses precision machined
parts. Parts include a beautifully finished Alloy 360 brass counterweight, a non- magnetic stainless
steel stub, a threaded non-magnetic stainless steel insert into the tone arm, a socket head cap screw securing the stainless
steel stub to the rear of the tone arm, a flat point socket head set screw to secure the counterweight to the stub, and a
conical washer under the head of the cap screw to allow the user to adjust the tension with which the stub is attached to
the rear of the tone arm. An Allen wrench is included for assembly and stylus force adjustment. Machining and finish
are of the highest quality. Performance
Our ears tell us the performance of the CCM is equivalent to that provided by the OL1 structural upgrade . . . and we are great admirers of the Origin Live modified Rega 250. In the day of the $3000 U.S. tone arm it is easy to forget to remember what a great arm the OL1 is, especially when equipped with the Pete Riggle Audio VTAF, which provides another tremendous improvement to this already fabulous arm. Our OL1 is still sending us to heaven on a regular basis using a Denon 103L cartridge. Our OL1 counterweight has been replaced by the CCM to match the appearance of the VTAF. Finishes Finish options for the counterweight proper are Lacquered Brass or Smoky Silver (laquer over nickel plate over brass). Before final finishing the surface of the counterweight is faux engine turned for a rich appearance and durability, whether in Laquered Brass or Smokey Silver.   |
