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.....