Audio T Verdict
The Rega 45 RPM Adaptor is a simple but essential accessory for playing 7-inch singles with large centre holes.
It fits over the turntable spindle and centres the record correctly on the platter, allowing old jukebox-style singles and records with missing centre sections to be played normally.
Compact, easy to use and made by Rega, it is a useful addition to any record collection containing classic 45 rpm singles.
Rega 45 RPM Adaptor
Many 7-inch singles were manufactured with a large centre hole so they could be used in jukeboxes or automatic record changers.
Other singles were supplied with removable centres that may have been pushed out or lost over time. These records cannot sit securely on a standard turntable spindle without a suitable adaptor.
The genuine Rega 45 RPM Adaptor fits over the centre spindle of a compatible turntable. The large centre hole of the record then fits around the outside of the adaptor, keeping the single correctly positioned while it plays.
How to Use the Adaptor
- Set your turntable to 45 rpm.
- Place the adaptor over the centre spindle.
- Lower the 7-inch record over the adaptor.
- Check that the record is sitting flat on the platter or mat.
- Cue the tonearm and play the record normally.
For Large-Hole 7-Inch Singles
The adaptor is intended for 7-inch records with the larger centre opening commonly associated with jukebox singles and records whose removable centres are no longer present.
It is not required for a 7-inch single that still has its normal small centre hole. Remove the adaptor before playing standard LPs or records that fit directly onto the turntable spindle.
The Adaptor Does Not Change Turntable Speed
The Rega adaptor centres the record but does not make the platter rotate at 45 rpm.
Your turntable must already support 45 rpm operation. Depending on the model, speed may be selected electronically or by moving the drive belt to the 45 rpm section of the motor pulley.
Key Features
- Genuine Rega turntable accessory
- Designed for large-hole 7-inch singles
- Suitable for records with missing removable centres
- Fits over the turntable centre spindle
- Helps centre the record correctly on the platter
- Quick and simple to use
- Compact and easy to store
Product Information
- Product type: 45 rpm record centre adaptor
- Record format: Large-hole 7-inch singles
- Installation: Fits over the turntable centre spindle
- Speed selection: Turntable must be set separately to 45 rpm
- Quantity supplied: One adaptor
- Turntable included: No
Frequently Asked Questions
Which records require a 45 rpm adaptor?
It is used with 7-inch singles that have a large centre hole, including jukebox records and singles whose removable centres have been pushed out or lost.
Does it make the turntable play at 45 rpm?
No. The adaptor centres the record only. The turntable must be set to 45 rpm separately.
Do I need it for every 7-inch single?
No. Singles with an intact small centre hole fit directly onto the turntable spindle and do not require an adaptor.
Can it be used with a non-Rega turntable?
It can be used with compatible turntables that have a conventional centre spindle. Contact Audio T if your turntable uses an unusual spindle or platter design.
Should I remove it when playing an LP?
Yes. Remove the adaptor before playing records with a normal small centre hole.
Why Buy From Audio T?
- Genuine Rega turntable accessory
- Friendly advice from experienced turntable specialists
- Help with turntable compatibility and speed selection
- Support with cartridges, drive belts and other vinyl accessories
- Ongoing support from the UK's oldest independent specialist Hi-Fi retailer
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