Rega Planar 3 50th anniversary


Hello, this is my first post on this site. I’ve had various turntables over the years and currently own a Technics SL-1700 mk. 1. I’ve had it completely refurbished and I think it’s great. I can’t help being attracted to the 50th anniversary planar 3 with the looks and upgrades for the price. I’ve had an entry level pro-Ject manual belt driven table before. I’m curious if the planar 3 would be an upgrade from my Technics. Thanks — Matt

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The video provides the same specification as in, um, the specifications! 

If you need a new motor, from Pro-Ject, or Rega, your gonna have to call the manufacturer of the table. There is scant information in the specs because they don't want you to be able to buy one off the shelf. Heck, if all info was available for public consumption, you could just make your own Rega! Some motors are proprietary to an exact table, like the Pro-Ject 9. But I have found the Rega line is equally mysterious about a replacement motor for my RP6...but I already knew that...and that you were going to fail miserably!

To find motor, start at the platter edge and follow the belt until you come to a pulley. That’s the motor. 

I was going to jump in the middle of this thread and stir it up a bit then decided that I would just back out of the room and tip my hat to @lewm, for the patience he has shown. Enjoy the music