Mod my Rega P5 OR...time to move on ??

I`m looking for a broader range of options...thanks

tablejockey: "IMO, you're  standing at the crossroads of the audio abyss"...Yep, been on this path for sometime now, I just haven`t changed components at a pace some do. Just looking to move up like most of us.

Used for sure....What did you go to from your P5 ?

Never had a VPI but I`ll look into them a little closer.
I actually had a Michell Gyrodec Bronze. I thought it sounded fine, it had an RB300 arm on it.
I found the rotating gold weights distracting after a while...I know that might sound trivial but it started to bug me to the point that I had to sell it.

"I put 3 Cardas blocks under my Rega which helped quite a bit. There is no need to "move on".   Lots of money with only a bit of additional performance."
Did you use the Rega wall mount bracket ? I use one but it`s not on the wall. I have mine attached to the center brace of my rack. 
 
"Substantial improvement is possible without an unnecessarily large outlay"
Details Please...  

Thanks Steve...
I`ve had a few Rega`s now maybe I`ll look for a VPI even though I was thinking a used RP8 would be nice.
I kind of like the skeletal look but I hate that the surround would just be sitting in the box, seems a waste to me.

I would actually prefer an RP8 version of the new P6 and call it a P8 with a 1 piece plinth...
Thanks for the suggestions/help guys !

The Audiomods Series V is $1000 with the micrometer (not sure I need or even want that) and a few dollars less without.
Maybe the Audiomods arm would be a nice match for my cartridge I don`t know.

 A Delrin platter for $350 can be added in for added mods too. 

So at this point I`m looking at another $1250-1350 to be added to the P5.

It`s kinda looking like a late model P9 or an RP8 might be a better deal after all is said and done ?? 

I agree...I would like my phono stage and cartridge to be able to shine their best !
Might look for a mint used Rega RP10

Just an update here.
I`ve added a Groovetracer Acrylic Platter with some very nice results, I like it much better than the glass/felt setup.
I also have an SRM Silent Base on the way.

BUT...Now I`m circling a brand new Rega RP10 with the Apheta 2 and I have a question for the members here:
If I decide to sell the Rega Apheta 2  brand new and unused what would be a reasonable asking price ??  
Because I have the feeling the Apheta isn`t in the same league as the ZYX I`m using right now.

miner42... So $700 ?? seems pretty low

I`ve started a new thread on the subject to get some other`s opinions on this.
Thanks Guys

UPDATE....
I added an SRM Silent Base a few months back and from getting the motor detached from the plinth and using the stainless 'cones' there was a nice drop in noise. 
I`d guess about 30% of what the Groovetracer subplatter did in that regard.

Up until till now, the Groovetracer Reference subplatter was the single most noticeable improvement made (besides cartridge) it really is amazing what it did to lower the noise.

Well, I pulled the Rega RB700 tonearm with its Groovetracer counter weight off and put on a new Origin Live Silver.
The Rega arm is nice but the Origin Live is amazing....

Right away it sounds really good and should improve once the wires season/settle in.....Very happy that I made the change !

UPDATE...I ended up buying a Rega P10 with the Apheta3

When I first sat down to listen to my new P10 I had a big smile on my face from the moment the stylus touched down...not because the P10 sounded so good, but because my modded P5 actually sounded so good in comparison !

A very satisfying moment for me.

What`s nice about building up a Rega is that you can make changes one at a time and hear the improvements along the way. A lot of fun too !

Just keep all the original parts.

When I was done the only thing made by Rega on it was the cherry plinth and the NEO power supply, that`s it, even the spindle bearing was swapped out.

Btw..Rega  Alpheta 3 is pretty impressive and I feel it`s not getting the attention it deserves.

Yes the P10 is better no doubt.

I used the acrylic platter made by Groove Tracer and it sounded just fine to me with no mat.