P3-24 pitch instability

The first video clearly shows that either the motor shaft is slightly bent or the more common problem being the hole in the pulley has cylindricity error. I would bet that is the case. The only way to fix it would be to get a new pulley from Rega.
The second video shows that the spindle has been pressed on at a slight angle, although it does look bad, it won't have much affect on playback. THe subplatter assembler didn't use much care when putting the spindle on. The pulley issue is defintely something Rega should acknowledge and fix.

I haven't had the best experience, Elizabeth, but I don't think it should write Rega off. I still get the impression that they're a good company and these sorts of defects are bound to happen. I'm just unlucky.

I checked my recently purchased P-5 last night. No wobble at all from either the spindle or the motor, or at least I can't see it by eye.

I'm still seriously looking at a P5 soon...

12-28-09: Maurager
i recently bought a new rega p5 that had a very noisy motor, a sub platter that was totally wobbling, and the headshell was way off from being level. the table was a mess. i have had rega turntables for almost 20 years, but will never buy another.

Never had any of the problems mentioned above for the P5. There is hardly any noise from the motor when the ear was about an inch from it. The ONLY minor complaint I have is on the quality of the plastic subplatter but that doesn't hinder the musical enjoyment I get out of the P5.

Lorkp, do update this thread once the verdict of Paypal dispute is out.