'A vibration measuring machine' - The History of Rega

Name: 'A vibration measuring machine' - The History of Rega
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A Vibration Measuring Machine – The History of Rega is the official story of one of the world’s most innovative hi-fi companies. Written by founder Roy Gandy and Rega colleagues, it charts the journey from a small UK start-up in the 1970s to a globally respected name in turntables, amplifiers, loudspeakers and more.

The book offers an insider’s look at Rega’s unique design philosophy—where engineering curiosity and a refusal to follow convention drove decades of breakthrough products. Rich with anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and rare photographs, it captures the challenges, triumphs, and obsessive attention to detail that shaped Rega’s reputation for music-first performance.

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A Vibration Measuring Machine is essential reading for anyone designing a turntable and, for that matter, anyone thinking of going into manufacturing whether that’s in the audio industry or beyond. There’s a lot to learn on both fronts.

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The Story Behind Rega’s Iconic Hi-Fi Legacy

This innovative book opens with an in-depth history of the company from the birth of its founder, Roy Gandy, to the present day, detailing the key events and the creation of new products along the way.

The book also unravels Roy Gandy’s thesis on hi-fi turntable engineering, examining every aspect of the engineering and structure of the component which has always been close to Roy’s heart. Finally, the book concludes allowing central figures from the company to tell, in their own words, their personal tales of commitment to the Rega ideals. This long-awaited book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in music reproduction, written with the home enthusiast, the professional manufacturer, and the hi-fi journalist in mind.

A Vibration Measuring Machine is essential reading for anyone designing a turntable and, for that matter, anyone thinking of going into manufacturing whether that’s in the audio industry or beyond. There’s a lot to learn on both fronts.