I notice you have the p324 a great table i used to own. This is the last of three parts on rega upgrades i have made to my p3 24 for now. At the beginning of this year, i bought the 2016 rega planar 3 with elys2 cart. Michael lim turntable accessories compatible with diy. Build a desktop arcade machine with raspberry pi 3 and retropie. This is simple kit and, if you buy it with the cartridge, theres little setup apart from finding a rigid surface for it to sit on. Let me start off by saying that i know absolutely nothing about audio hardware, but i thoroughly enjoy listening to music and i am currently completely hooked on vinyl. Can also be used as an upgrade platter for the rega rp1 turntable. Plans are only valid for new or certified refurbished products purchased in the last 30 days with no preexisting damage. The original cable is molded in and must be cut out carefully so you can reuse the end cap. Manufactured to the tightest tolerance the upgrade drive belt improves drive, stability and start up speed. By means of introduction to the rega p10 turntable, let me start by saying that i work as a mastering engineer. Over my time of owning the rega, i changed the motor, belt, mat, platter and eventually had an arm rewire done by johnnie at audio origami.
Rega planar 3 2016 upgrades done steve hoffman music. You can see how much i raised the arm, where i pushed the rega black collar down against the vta. If the op will examine the cost of upgrades to the p324 in total, it should become clear that the cost will be quite high. If you have a planar 3 or planar 2 thats not modded, heres the tips for substantial sonic improvement with simple upgrades.
It will modify its sound and can take it laterally, backwards, and if lucky then slightly forward if you like the change. In this post i am going to show you step by step upgrades for a rega planar 3 turntable since i have received many enquires particularly on motor base upgrade for this turntable. I started out with a refurbished p324 deck, and then. If we cant repair it, well replace it or reimburse the purchase price with an amazon egift card. Each belt is made from a unique and complex polychloroprene formula a material that exhibits good chemical stability, and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Although simple to fit we recommend this kit is fitted by a qualified rega dealer to ensure maximum performance.
I have upgraded the motor and it has the white belt fitted. The center for urban agriculture recommended for you. To bad they never upgraded the app to support newer iphones. Rega glassplatter woolmat combo for rp1, p2, rp3, p3. Ive also looked at subplatter and bearing options which can be swapped in easily enough and for modest outlay.
If you can live with it long enough to save up for a michell it will be well worth it. Or if you have the cash consider a new deck, p3 24 maybe. That will not be recovered and it will not transform the table into a significantly better unit. New rega planar 2 2016 delta device acrylic platter special manufactured for p2 2016. If you can go and listen at a dealers listening room then youll be much better placed to. Rega planar 3 cartridge recommendations ive recently upgraded from a rega planar 2 carbon to a planar 3 elys 2 and whilst the sound is bigger and more authoritative, somehow in the higher octaves im finding it lacking a certain something. While using the turntable to check test cuts done by myself and others, i realized that the speedaccuracy on my p3 is not great it runs fast.
I have a rega p3 24 in a second system which i was considering replacing but first wanted to explore if i could make some adjustments and improvements to it as an interim step. Upgrade acrylic platter for rega dd turntable platters. The original rega wire, then removed, then the new cable i made from rg316 coax. Upgrade drive belt for rega turntables rega research. Rega turntable modifications hifi corner naim audio. When we upgrade a rega tonearm, the rega warranty becomes invalid and is replaced by our own 2 year warranty. For some time, ive wanted to upgrade my current turntable, a rega p3, to address a few issues. Optimise performance with the rega upgrade drive belt. The planar 3 has undergone many changes over time, but rega s new p3 24 is intended to replicate the original planar 3s ability to provide genuine highfidelity performance at an entry level price. If you choose to fit the kit version of the modifications yourself, then we only guarantee against defective parts that weve supplied. Includes 24 7 tech support setup, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more. Im wondering what my next upgrade should be to my overall system. The rega arm is really far too good for the rega p3 turntable so no worries there but the deck itself is pretty rudimentary so youre better off going higher up the range or looking at other brands.
The 2k tecnodec is a nice step up from the rp6, vpi scouts and clearaudio concept. I would kindly ask for some help with choosing a new cartridge for my rega rp3 with elys 2. Rega p3 plus upgrades equal sota saphire minus the suspension. Rega rp3 groovetracer upgrades wortofon 2m bronze youtube. Rega p3 24 ortofon 2m bronze, with groovetracer subplatter and platter upgrades, michell counterweight and white belt location. Michael lim by initially sharing with you my tweaking experience and tips, later introducing my series of turntable upgrade diy accessories, i hope to have made it easier for more vinyl enthusiasts to join in and enjoy the fun of tweaking, enhancing ones analogue. In the world of hifi, rega is legendary for its turntables, and the planar 3 possibly most of all. Repair or upgrade to poorly rega planar 3 avforums. Audio recorded through the rega briors record out to garageband mac shure cartridge with jico needle upgrade. My only complaint was it was running slightly fast. It is now possible to customise the look of your rega turntable using a variety of new coloured mats. This kit includes the low noise, low vibration 24v motor designed and developed for our range of multi award winning 24v turntables. I dont have to have the latest and greatest, so this feels like the best deal i will see on a new rega for a few years until the rp3 is.
Rega invalidate their warranty if their products are modified in any way. For me, the best recordplaying system is the one that most vigorously directs my attention to the humans behind the music rega s new planar 3. This is the second of three rega modification videos i am uploading this week. P3 seriously has and does it all for a price that will makes you and your records spin with delight. This is the last of three parts on rega upgrades i have made to my p324 for now. Including turntable power supply upgrades, motor upgrade kits, arm spacers, drive belts. In recent years, this iconic midlevel deck has gone under the name. Genuine rega replacement platter for p2, rp3, p3 24, and p5 turntables. I would like to move into trying out some mc and higher end carts, and have gotten advice from multiple sources that these kind of carts will have better synergy with a better. Common tree felling accidents and what you can do to prevent them duration.
I was provided with a lot of advice, most of it related to the quality of the rest of my system, suggesting that i upgrade in those areas most suggestions were for a different. Designed with a simple fixing solution to fit all previous rega turntables that do not already use 24v technology. I bought the rega belt upgrade, and the neo tt psu which allows you to adjust speed perfectly, and. I bought the rega belt upgrade, and the neo tt psu which allows you to adjust speed perfectly, and switch 33. Apple iphone 7 32gb 128gb 256gb unlocked various grades all colours.
This is simple kit and, if you buy it with the cartridge, theres little setup apart from finding a. Ive done a swap of the drive belt for the white rega type and moved to a funk firm achromat. Rega had another amazing night at the 2019 what hifi. Rega rp3 upgrading cartridge from elys 2 vinyl engine. Rega planar 3, fitting motor suspension belt, alloy pulley. For any rega model that work with a standard height 11. We can supply all available rega parts and accessories, even those that are not listed on our website. A recent p3 with the 24v motor and groovetracer upgrades will put you pretty close to the rp6. Rega, based in essex, england, has been making audiophile components since 1973. With a p3 24 ttpsu already on hand as a reference table, a direct comparison between it and the rp3 became painless courtesy of the twoinput audio research ref phono 2 preamplifier. Rega 24v motor upgrade kit as mentioned at the very top of this page, rega now use a 24 volt motor for some of their turntables, and this kit allows any rega design and the many derivatives to be retro fitted with the latest spec setup.
Rega tonearm upgrade modifications to massively improve. A wide selection of official rega spares and parts. Ive had my rega p3 24 with groovetracer subplatter, platter and counterweight upgrades, rega exact cart for a few years now and i am considering upgrading the table. Rega p3 24 with upgrades classifieds audio stereonet. Rp1 p1 p2 p2 2000 planet planar 2 planar 3 p3 2000 and planar 25 turntable. If the p3 does not have the 24v motor, i would get the rega upgrade kit, you could then use one of the outboard power supplies ttsu or neo.
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