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Rega Planar 3 upgrades help.

Hi guys, i got a local deal cash on a Rega Planar 3 mint condition for $200. I would like to bring this table to a diferent level of performance. I think i will enjoy the upgrade process. I just want to follow what others had done. I do really appreciate if you take your time to share some experiences.
I am considering no necessarily in this order.
GT reference SP.
GT Delrin Platter.
Rega reference white belt.
Motor kit upgrade.

Thank you all.


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toddverrone
840 posts
 
@kingrex thanks for posting! I’d wanted to do that a while back, and it totally slipped my mind. Thank you for the reminder.

Also, I have my table on a teak cutting board, but I rest that on a partially inflated inner tube instead of bubble wrap. 

But still.. Great minds!
kingrex
107 posts
 
If you want to see where this all went, here is the link
https://www.audionirvana.org/forum/the-audio-vault/diy/43633-rp6-hot-rodded-with-remote-motor-mount
scm
314 posts
 
Basically that`s what the SRM Silent Base does !
I added one, as did my buddy and it absolutely lowered the noise level. We both agreed on that without doubt.
In fact, after I set his up for him he asked me what to expect knowing I`d already done mine.
I declined to comment...told him to listen for awhile then tell me what he heard.
It was EXACTLY what I heard...quieter all around.

Worth every cent AND looks great in clear acrylic !
williewonka
3,081 posts
 
@mountainsong - here is my revamped Regar Planar II from 1981

http://image99.net/blog/files/category-turntable-mod0027s.html

It sounds amazing and I would not change it - the uprgades were edcational and gave me greater understanding of the issues associated with each uprade

Regards - Steve


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