Original Rega Planet Question

As an owner of the original then upgraded to the new (my present player), thought the original is good, I can say that the Planet 2000 is better. I did a good hour comparing the two switching back and forth in the same system and the (forgive my weak grasp of jargon) bass detail, space and openness were noticeably better. A more life-like and cleaner sound; more air around the instruments and more texture to the voices.

The original planet was a big seller so there are tons of them available. I recently upgraded to a Linn Ikemi and while the Linn is an improvement, we are comparing a $3600 player to a $750 player at list. I decided to keep my planet for use in a second system rather than sell it. I've not heard the new planet, so you'll have to let your ears be the judge (as you should anyway, this is a very subjective hobby).

Does anybody have knowledge of Rega Planets or Jupiters being modded? Do they make good transports? Thanks