Which Sub-platter for my original planar 3

When I had a P5, I replaced the subplatter with the Groovetracer.
Very noticeable upgrade. IMO, that and a fresh belt, are the only worthwhile upgrades.

Other than that, time to consider investing in a new table.

I doubt there is significant sonic differences in the 3. The fact all 3 three are machined is the major upgrade over the stock plastic subplatter.

You should hear improvement in most areas. I noticed a big difference in bass and the accuracy of sustained piano notes(a real acid test for any table)

vinylengine is the forum for Rega fans. Plenty of upgrade info.

I’m really only looking for a subplatter since I found an original planar 3 in a local shop for $25.00. It has the original glass platter and rb 300 tonearm but somehow the subplatter is damaged.  I would be more than happy with an original sub platter but I can’t seem to find one. If anyone knows where I can find an original, drop me a line.
thanks

Groovetracer
https://www.groovetracer.com/subplatter_groovetracer.htm

Tang Spinner
http://www.tangospinner.com/products.php?id_cat=15&categoria=UPGRADE%20KITS%20(Subplatter%20+%20ZrO2%20bearing%20+%20pulley%20+%20belts),%20BELTS

Perkune
https://perkune.com/rega-sub-platter-upgrade

I have the ISOsub...
http://www.cabezon.eu/prestashop/upgrades-for-rega-linn-systemdek-/163-isokinetik-isosub-gt-2-s-upgrade-rega-sub-platter-kit-.html

It is great.

Get rid of the glass platter and get an acrylic one - like the SRM Tech
http://srm-tech.co.uk/epages/4c008923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/4c008923-2265-416e-a207-cc9dd8b06028/Products/DRP1

I have this also and it made a huge difference

Take a look at my tweaks here
http://www.image99.net/blog/files/category-turntable-mod0027s.html

Regards - Steve

williewonka
Nice work, Steve. Turntables really lend themselves to mods and examples like yours show just how far it can go. What's hard to get across though is when you get all these "tweaks" together how transformative it can be. Wouldn't surprise me if there are $10k rigs out there that are just barely at the level of your hot-rodded Rega.

I started out the same way only with a Basis. In my case the first few mods convinced me the thing to do in my case is build one more or less from scratch. Either way, its a lot of work but you end up with something many times what you put into it. And the payoff! Mine's going on 15 years!
http://www.theanalogdept.com/images/spp6_pics/C_miller_web/Miller_carbon_5.jpg

"Wouldn’t surprise me if there are $10k rigs out there that are just barely at the level of your hot-rodded Rega."
Keen observation millercarbon! hehe.

Meanwhile, my bin diving has rewarded me a few stamper grades of tired, but classic albums for my collection. I just don’t have that luxury you have to get one of those "white hots"

Apologies for the hijack.