Rega Exact 2 cartridge alignment qestion

I have a brand new Rega P3-24 with the Exact 2 cartridge. My dealer installed the cartridge onto the table's RB-301 tonearm using Rega's specified three point mounting system. The music sounds utterly fantastic !!
The main reason I opted for the Exact 2 over many worthy contenders (especially the Dynavector 10x5, Benz ACE, and Ortofon 2M Black) is that the "whole Rega synergy approach" makes sense to me, and I really like the idea of Rega cartridge, Rega arm, and Rega table all working together. To maximize this "harmony and synergy" I feel that the three point mounting system should definitely be used with the Exact 2 (and Elys 2 for that matter) on a Rega arm.
The glowing reviews of Rega tables in the audiophile press all seem to agree with this concept.
Congratulations on your new analog front end. You bought a beautiful set-up, and I'm sure that you'll enjoy it.
Good Luck, and Happy Listening !!

Hi Rick. Definately when using the rega exact cartridge on a rega arm the three point mounting is THE only way it should be set up. It does make a world of differance. Also when you mount it the third screw obviously goes from the top of the arm down. The back screws if you mount them with the nuts on the top side of the arm and the screws threads pointing upward it practically aligns itself as the nuts fit perfectly in the slots of the rega arms. The protective cover for the needle can then still be used by just breaking off the little tabs at the sides so it can slip right on . If the nuts are on the bottom side which I have noticed some do the protective cap for the needle can,t be used. Enjoy , you do have a nice anolog front end for being new to anolog and I am sure you will really enjoy this purchase as it is less fussy than some rigs and really delivers great sound for the price paid and then some for sure. My son is still using the rega p2 I bought in the late 70's and it still works flawlessly. Cheers!

Rick...............Has2be made a great point with the proper orientation of the screws for the mounting. Click on my "system" to see a good photo of how the screws are aligned, exactly how Has2be describes. By the way, what other components are in your system ?

Thanks for the responses! I just had my dealer re-install the cartridge using the template that comes with the table in addition to a digital tracking force gauge. Although, i just noticed that they have the screw heads on the top as opposed to the bottom. Looks as if it is lined up correctly. Is this going to be an issue? Also, do any of you use stylus cleaners such as LAST stylus cleaner or stylast on your Exact cartridge? I have already bought LAST stylus cleaner and Stylast, but I am not sure now if these solutions will damage my new cartridge.

My system consists of Wilson Audio Sophia's Series I,Velodyne ULD 12, Ayre Acoustics K1XE pre-amp, Mark Levinson 331 amplifier, Transparent Ultra cable throughout, Transparent powerwave 10 power conditioner, Apple TV for digital server, and a Meridian 562v for the the 20 bit DAC. I am using an NAD PP2 phone pre-amp, and am currently borrowing a REGA Phono MM. Most of my system was purchased used with the exception of some of the newer items and cables. Next upgrade will be a better phono stage. Thanks for all of your input! Analog is all new to me!