I've done it to my P2 as well. The original motor, suspended as it is on the rubber band, caused sufficient wow to be evident on any recording that had sustained notes or chords, like pianos and organs. In the old days, we used to call that 'wow'. I was surprised that my old Sony DD TT's speed control was far superior to the Rega.
Now, with the Rega motor upgrade, this they are on par. Additionally, the Rega is a bit more quite on the rumble now, too.
Justifying $150 for an upgrade, unheard, is tough but I would encourage you to consider it rather than some of the other 3rd party alternatives. For me, I was about to trade in the P2 on something else but that's not going to be the case as I'll stick with the Rega with the upgrade.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
David
Now, with the Rega motor upgrade, this they are on par. Additionally, the Rega is a bit more quite on the rumble now, too.
Justifying $150 for an upgrade, unheard, is tough but I would encourage you to consider it rather than some of the other 3rd party alternatives. For me, I was about to trade in the P2 on something else but that's not going to be the case as I'll stick with the Rega with the upgrade.
Hope that helps.
Cheers,
David