Rega Owner's Thread
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Yes, they don't even make the white belt anymore- the "Reference" belt is $65...yikes
losthorizon
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Have a look on eBay.
losthorizon
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YES, change that cartridge.
losthorizon
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If your TT has the RB300 arm you may have a problem with the thread length, but there is a solution, contact me if you need help.
You can find a white belt on Ebay, most are from one guy in Portugal... (maybe he is a Rega dealer and has a large left overstock???)
Sultan swing
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Hi, seeing my posts from student days here, thought to say hi to y'all with a pic of my fairly new setup: Rega RP3 with AT95ex as the source, via Marantz PM6004 amp to the B&W CDM1 speakers!
Greetings from Croatia!
Greetings from Croatia!
I like that green/blue (?) LED- looks great
Sultan swing
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Thanks!
I've put a led lamp below the platter just for this photoshoot, now I have to find a small one and leave it there for good
losthorizon
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I have a red laser light and its brighter than a led.
Sultan swing
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Actually, I would like it to be more dim, rather than brighter.
I believe I will be able to find a battery powered led bulbs just to accentuate the glass platter, and not to steal the show
losthorizon
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I see what you mean, I purchased some tiny LED coloured lights not long ago from eBay and they were very cheap. I have to admit the platter looks good lit up.Actually, I would like it to be more dim, rather than brighter.
I believe I will be able to find a battery powered led bulbs just to accentuate the glass platter, and not to steal the show
losthorizon
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The Acrylic platter looks better illuminated because the light is diffused more and absorbed instead of being reflected by the glass, That is why I mentioned a laser light as it lights up the platter without it illuminating the room, give it a try and see.
losthorizon
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I have a modified RP2 and a RP3 but have been looking at purchasing the new P6, which will mean my other2 will be up for sale, I have been thinking about down sizing my home so most of my vintage HI-FI will have to go and only my best bits will remain so I need to know how much better is the new P6?
I've had the Planar 6 for several weeks now and absolutely love it. It is as quiet as my well-tuned Thorens TD-160 and just sounds beautiful IMO. The greatest thing though is that it is simple. That they have engineered a slab turntable to be so eerily quiet and sound so great and seem so simple is, to me, an achievement. I've done nothing beyond use little pieces of black construction paper to level it. No platform, no isolation, using the felt mat, just placed it on a console where it is best suited for use and off it went.
The rb330 is fantastic too. The VTF dial is very precise in my experience and my cartridges have never sounded better.
I've read many times about Rega users who still use a decades-old Planar every day and have never needed or wanted more than a belt replacement and (very) occasional replenishment of oil in the main bearing. That's what I'm hoping for. I've been a gear switcher for years and while I love that aspect of the hobby, I was ready for a set-it-and-forget-it machine that I could love and the P6 is it.
The one caveat to the P6 that every buyer should be aware of is the Tancast 8 plinth material. I've read through all of the relevant threads on forums about "sagging" plinths and whatnot. I've decided not to worry about it and trust that Rega will remain the trustworthy company they've been for almost 50 years.
The rb330 is fantastic too. The VTF dial is very precise in my experience and my cartridges have never sounded better.
I've read many times about Rega users who still use a decades-old Planar every day and have never needed or wanted more than a belt replacement and (very) occasional replenishment of oil in the main bearing. That's what I'm hoping for. I've been a gear switcher for years and while I love that aspect of the hobby, I was ready for a set-it-and-forget-it machine that I could love and the P6 is it.
The one caveat to the P6 that every buyer should be aware of is the Tancast 8 plinth material. I've read through all of the relevant threads on forums about "sagging" plinths and whatnot. I've decided not to worry about it and trust that Rega will remain the trustworthy company they've been for almost 50 years.
losthorizon
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I have heard many rumours about sagging plinths on old models and have seen a few as well, many of the old MDF plinths had been in damp places and MDF does not like water, I have a few TTs and I also have A tweeked up TD160 mk1 with a Grado Black cartridge, and my much loved Kenwood KD 990 with a AT VM95ML, plus my RP2 and RP3, I love the sound of Rega and the ability to easily service them, I just wanted to hear from an owner of the P6 as to their opinion of it, I will sell my TD160 and the 2 other Regas ( but keep the Kenwood ). Well I think that has made my mind up, so P6 here we come. LOL
Let us know how you like it! If you've been happy with previous Regas, you're in for a real treat with the Planar 6. You'll do well on your two Regas and your Thorens. One thing I've learned in the hobby is that some equipment holds value incredibly well. Rega and Thorens machines really hold their value on the used market.
losthorizon
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In some ways I will be sad to see them go, but to be practical I cant do all of them justice as they are not being used very much, its been almost a year since I played the TD160 and even longer with the Kenwood.
losthorizon
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I have been bidding on an immaculate conditioned P6 on eBay it's as new but without a cartridge, the price has slowly risen until It passed the £1020 mark, at this point, I bailed out as Sevenoaks HiFi are doing a deal on new P6s and I would rather purchase a new one with a guarantee than take a chance on a second-hand one, I think what I will do for the moment is add my collection of upgrade parts to my RP3 and see how that sounds before I make a move on a new P6.
losthorizon
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Well, I have taken the plunge and started work on my revamped RP3, I fitted the 24v motor today and bonded the bracing to the plinth, the last parts I have been waiting for have arrived and it's down to assembling,
It will include
A totally rebuilt RB 250 arm with litz silver wire and an Iceni counterweight
Ceramic bearing and bearing housing
the 24v motor ( mounted on Sorbothane ) and TTPSU
twin pulley and white belts
Iceni sub-platter
22mm Acrylic platter
Machined alloy feet with Sorbothane rubber pads.
The plinth now has bracing top and bottom
I purchased a new smoked lid as the old one was a bit scratched.
I am going to use my AT VM95ML for now.
Maybe at a later date, I will upgrade the Plinth.
It will include
A totally rebuilt RB 250 arm with litz silver wire and an Iceni counterweight
Ceramic bearing and bearing housing
the 24v motor ( mounted on Sorbothane ) and TTPSU
twin pulley and white belts
Iceni sub-platter
22mm Acrylic platter
Machined alloy feet with Sorbothane rubber pads.
The plinth now has bracing top and bottom
I purchased a new smoked lid as the old one was a bit scratched.
I am going to use my AT VM95ML for now.
Maybe at a later date, I will upgrade the Plinth.
