Rega reference belt disappointment

I guess I'm just confused as to why you don't contact Rega first, or your local Rega distributor, and tell them about this issue and they might have an explanation/solution.

This way you don't have to engage this forum to speculate about what the issue is, which doesn't really help you much

Complaining here before even reaching out to the manufacturer seems to be putting the cart before the horse, in my humble opinion.

So, bimmerlover....I would very much like to contact Rega. In fact it was my first reaction. If you would be so kind as to provide me with their contact information I will do so straight away, because Rega does not provide that information on their site. Obviously I will contact the shop from where I purchased it. I would be foolish not to. In fact I will be doing so right after "engaging" this forum once again.

I am so very sorry to have posted my question on this public forum and caused you to loose precious time from your very important life. I apologize for enjoying the suggestions of the friendly and helpful people here, and on probably every other public forum I am a member of. It is usually a very social and happy experience 

I am also very sorry that you feel that someone asking for advice on a forum is "complaining". I do not recall complaining. Perhaps it appears to be complaining due to your overly pleasant disposition. But I could be wrong.

The good news is, you do not need to reply to this thread and longer.

P.S. Apologies to the good folk here. I just came back from a colonoscopy so I might be a tad grumpy.

Edwards Audio Blue Belt. They are a component parts supplier to Rega and make a bely under their own name. It's the best belt I have ever used for Rega turntables and Edwards turntables.

+1 contacting Rega

I don’t think bimmerlover Is worried about his precious time or he would not have given you a sincere response because it’s true many people do that. They don’t exhaust their options for a true resolution before coming to the forum. There’s no reason in taking offense to that. This is a discussion about your issue and frustration. I don’t remember their number but I’ve contacted them many times over the years as a Rega owner and their support in the US is phenomenal  

I don’t see why someone can’t seek suggestions on a friendly forum while also contacting various other sources. I guess it’s my fault, I always felt hanging out on a forum was like going to your local pub and chatting with the guys. I see I was wrong and I will take that into consideration on this particular forum going forward.
Problem solved anyway. I sold the RP3 and bought a new P6.

While I was there, I showed the two independent app results for the WOW to the guys at the store. They too, were surprised at the wow being doubled with the new belt and would mention it to their Rega rep next time he comes around.  
The new P6 is awesome.

Thanks to all for the suggestions.