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Teres related question

I've seen a bunch of discussion about the Teres turntables here and wanted a little advice. I have an old Rega planar 3 with a rb-300 arm. How well would it it work with one of the Teres tables? I like the idea of the Teres tables, but I can't really afford the base table (even the kit 135) and a new arm so using what I have would be nice. Has anyone who reads this forum heard a Rb-300 with one of the Teres tables. I know that the origin live arms are modified rega arms and I know that people like those, but how much do you really lose with the stock rb-300?
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dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Like the others said, do it. A Teres 135 is so much better than a P3 your head will swim. If it's still too much $ consider an armless Nott' Horizon for about $1K. Easy to mount a Rega on that too.

You can also upgrade your RB300 with parts from OL, Expressimo, etc. This will take it well above the stock model. I'd suggest a VTA collar first (Expressimo's is best IMO), then a rewire, then an upgraded end stub, then a new counterweight. You can do each of these steps as funds become available. Final performance compared to an OL? I'd ask Twl. :)

If you order a Teres 135, tell Chris Brady you want a 25mm arm hole. If you just say "Rega" he'll drill 24mm and you'll have to ream it out for the VTA collar.
gjpgamer
7 posts
 
One thing you may want to consider is having your stock RB300 arm rewired with the INCOGNITO kit. You can have it professionally installed for about $150-175. I had mine done at BRIT AUDIO. They advertise on Audigon and Michael is a really nice guy. The difference is amazing. It turns the already fine "300" into a truly superb arm rivaling many that cost a lot more. Good luck.
jphii
485 posts
 
I'm using a modded 300 on mine. For now. ;)

Joe

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