Buying a new TT today

I recently purchased a Rega Planar 10.  The RB3000 tonearm is a revelation.  The plinth/drive/entire assembly with their exotic materials make a very significant difference.  I thought that I knew my vinyl collection very well.  I am now hearing information that I never had heard in the past.  Details and nuance that is amazingly, well, just there.  It's like a new discovery.  I carried over the same cartridge from my previous deck, a Lyra Delos.  So the cartridge, and also the phono stage (Manley Chinook) remained the same.  Apples to apples.  The only change was the turntable.  It's an amazing performer.  It's also a significant step up in price.  If it fits your budget, go for it.  You will be very happy that you did.

aj523  Nice choice! You are going to love it!  I was simply amazed at what the Planar 10 with the RB3000 tonearm did for my vinyl playback.

Did I mention before, I sold off my higher-end Micro Seiki Direct Drive turntable with a highly respected Micro Seiki tonearm and changed to the belt drive Rega Planar 10.  I had belt drive turntables in my earlier years of hi-fi systems.  Then I went to the Micro Seiki direct drive, and now I am back to a belt drive turntable.  No complaints, I got a better sounding deck.

@aj523   May I add some information for you.  The surface that you place the Planar 10 on will have a substantial influence on the sonic performance.  If you read the review by Michael Fremer you should note that he stated something very similar.  I can tell you from my experience the following.  I first had the TT on a solid wood surface, fairly thick and relatively dead.  Certainly a respectable platform surface.  Thinking this through, and doing some research, I concluded with two options.  Option #1 was to simply replace the santoprene rubber feet with the Rega optional solid aluminum feet (cone shaped).  They are only $80 retail so that's a very simple and low cost upgrade.  Option #2, and the one that I  chose, was to buy an entirely new platform and vibration control system.  I opted for the Symposium Acoustics, model Segue ISO.  That brand makes fabulous platforms and system racks and this particular model was developed with turntables in mind.  I also added the Symposium Acoustics Rollerblock Jr + isolation and vibration control devices (the + denotes the upgraded tungsten carbide balls).  That brand (I believe) invented the rollerblock category and offers an assortment of devices.  The santoprene feet on the TT can easily be removed via a screwdriver directly through the bottom of the feet.  This leaves a solid metal ring mounted firmly to the bottom of the plinth that, coincidentally, is nearly identical in diameter to the Rollerblock Jr devices.  The Rollerblock Jr and the Segue ISO work perfectly together to isolate and mechanically drain all micro-vibration from the turntable.  I believed there would be a difference, but I had no idea just how profound it actually was.  Soundstage became wider and deeper, midrange became slightly more neutral and definitely more airy, and most impressively was the impact and definition in the bass region.  Repetitive kick drums, for example, were more individual and precise than I had ever heard on my system.  I suggest that you live with your new joy for some time and get a good feel for it.  When ready, step up to the Symposium system and you will be greatly rewarded.  Considering the price of your new TT and cartridge, and probably your system, it's a modest financial investment into superior sound quality.  Full retail on the two models is between $550 and $650, depending on which size platform you choose.  Note: I chose the 19" X 18" so the package retail price was $650, but I did secure a 15% discount.  I can't say enough about how good the sonic improvement is and am now in the process of adding more isolation and vibration drainage control for every component in my system.  Enjoy the music.  Sorry if this was a bit long🎶

I'm not certain why someone would conclude that I am "tweaking" my Rega Planar 10 by taking off the feet and using Rollerblock Jr + in their place.   Using Rollerblock Jr + (or some other brand isolation/vibration control device) is rather common in high-end systems.  I could easily have left the OEM santoprene feet in place and used the Rollerblock Jr + devices elsewhere under the plinth, achieving the same effect.  However, the Planar 10 has a very unique plinth and using the Rollerblock Jr + in place of the santoprene feet was a near perfect fit and also looked very nice.  As well, adding a Symposium, Segue ISO is another benefit for isolation and vibration control.  All hi-fi components, from source units to phono stage, to preamp, to power amp, and even with AC conditioners, will benefit by using such products to support them.  There is good reason those kind of products are on the market.  This is part of hi-fi.  I am not modifying my Rega at all.  

@aj523

To answer your question, no, I am not going to change the AC power cable from the PSU.  I have it connected to an Audioquest Niagara 1200 and, therefore, am delivering a nice clean AC current to the PSU.

In a few months from now I am getting a Symposium Acoustics Foundation Ultra rack.  Along with that I am upgrading to the new Niagara 3000 and all of my main components AC will connect to that, including the Rega.  I am maintaining my Niagara 1200 for AC connections just for the theater processor and multi-channel amp, in a separate cabinet.  I have a fairly serious main 2-channel audio system and for home theater I then simply switch on the processor and multi-channel amp.  My main preamp (BAT preamp and power amp) can receive the R/L signal from the processor and pass it through to the BAT amp.  Voila, I then have a home theater setup operating in full Dolby Atmos, 9.1.  It's really quite nice!