rega new tables p5 p7

Yes Troutki there are 2 fixes that you can try and cost virtually nothing.To make a Rega run at 331/3 rpm if it is typically running 2% fast, you have to widen the sub-platter that the platter sits on.What I do is wrap 2 spliced(not wound)lengths of standard electrical tape around the edge of the sub-platter,trim it so all edges are neat,replace the belt and I am on speed.You might have to vary the number of splices for your own table but I think this is excellent, and I think the extra damping would help.Test revolutions with a strobe or stopwatch of course.The other tweak is a plain rubber band around the Rega sub-platter edge,look for one that looks like a reasonable fit and try different combinations until you get it on speed.Hope this helps.

Hello,

I'm the owner of a P25 turntable. You can read my review on audioreview.com. My name is Gino Lavoie and I'm living in Montreal. I resolved the problem about the speed with some electrical black tape 2 or 3 years ago. It works!

you will probably get a better result using
very thin aluminum tape...thickness is very
fine...similar to electical tape, and has an
adhesive backing...have fun

I know this is an older thread but thought I might add that my P5 runs dead-on 33.33rpm. I used to own a P3 which ran around 1-2% fast but the P5 is perfect and that was true prior to adding the optional TT-PSU.

I've been informally checking Rega decks for speed accuracy for the past year and of my admittedly small sampling (11 units to date), I have not been able to comfirm any consistant pattern of speed deviation for these turntables. All were decks owned by friends or clients and nearly as many ran spot-on or slightly slow as did those that ran fast.
After replacing the belt and cleaning the pulley, only 2 units had a speed error in excess of +/- 1/2% when set up level & playing a record.
IME, the primary factor in Rega speed appears to be in keeping the motor pulley clean in conjunction with a well maintained or fresh OEM Rega drive belt.
At this point in time, the elevated speed issue appears to point to belt inconsistancies(esp non-Rega sourced belts),wear or improper viscosity lubrication & maintainence. I also suspect that local variations of the AC mains supply may also be involved in the reported speed issues as one of the units tested ran slightly fast on the first occassion and at a correct speed a few weeks later in a different session.