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


I`ve been enjoying a nice Rega P5 with Groovetracer upgrades (minus platter) but am thinking about a change now. 
Question: Should I add additional upgrades to this table like a better arm and a better platter or would I be further ahead just getting a different table ? 
I`m pretty set on my phono stage (Herron VTPH-1MC) and cartridge (ZYX AIRY 3) the room has been treated and the table is on a Rega rack. 

Thanks
Steve

 
 
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Very interesting! ...  Would you say the P10 was subjectively better? 

I've just ordered a SRM silent base and i think that will uplift 

the SQ substantially from what i've read and yes its been quite a fun ride so far with the upgrades.

Things don't always work out though - recently i got the GT Delrin platter and i didn't like the sound. It seemed slow and ponderous compared to the glass/felt combo. It.didn't have the rega PRAT the transients seemed slower overall.

I also tried an origin live platter matt and again didn't like what i was hearing. High freq detail seemed smeared in comparison.

The GT Ref sub platter made a huge difference as did the Neo PSU with its speed control (with 24v motor). The Audiomods 6 ARM is a revalation as well.

I'll def check the Apheta 3. I'm currently running a Hana ML and its astonishingly good esp for the money. I highly recommend you try one, I've had Zyx, EMT etc and the Hana is the best i've heard in my system so far....

I do like the minimalist idea of plonking down a P10 with Apheta 3 and just being instantly at a level where anything else would be diminishing returns.....

 

 

 

 

 

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.