I bought the P3 and added an RB300 to it and it’s still a cheap particle wood/pressboard plinth with Formica-like skin and a non adjustable VTA -(unless you buy some third party shims). Depending on what non-Rega cartridge you want to pair with it you will possibly have to add the shims to it. I don’t like Regas proprietary approach to their turntables but I’m sure there are many out there who are very satisfied with them. I don’t mean to disparage anybody’s fondness for those products but I regret taking that path and now overlook anything Rega. There are better choices out there for sure.
Where to go next with the turntable
I've been a long time owner of a Rega P7, and I feel like investigating an upgrade, I'm ot sure if I want to stick with Rega (P8 or P10) or try something else? Currently using a Soundsmith Zephyr MK III cart and Hegel V10 phono stage,
What I have now sounds good, but some more bass/warmth would be welcome.