My first Rega upgrade - groovy baby!!

by **thumpin** » 29 Sep 2010 01:10

I've installed the Groovetracer Sub-Platter and finally I can say that I have notice a difference in sound after performing an aftermarket mod.

Without repeating what Rolf and others have already stated as I now totally agree with their impressions.

For me the whole reproduction clarity is noticeably better with much better tempo. I used familiar albums as test pieces and was amazed by the change to some of the vocal strengths and the music background effects that went unnoticed before.

Money well spent IMO.

[album]15165[/album]
[album]15166[/album]
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[album]15168[/album]

by **Alec124c41** » 29 Sep 2010 02:19

Still think you need to upgrade the motor? :wink:

Cheers,
Alec

by **thumpin** » 29 Sep 2010 02:34

Alec124c41 wrote:Still think you need to upgrade the motor?

Cheers,
Alec

Probably

by **james73_2008** » 29 Sep 2010 15:02

thumpin wrote:[album]15168[/album]

What tonearm is that?

James H

by **thumpin** » 29 Sep 2010 22:42

Its a Micro Seiki CF-2 Tonearm. It was fitted to the deck from new. Quiet rare and impossible to find spares but a very nice sounding arm. I have a Denon DL-160 on it ATM which performs well but I would like to try a Ortofon 2M Blue or Black. I think the tonearm design (with detachable headshell) would suit MM better.

I experimented by swapping around a modded RB250 but ended up back with the CF-2 as its sound is more lively. The black-on-black looks trick too :wink:

by **exojam** » 30 Sep 2010 16:10

A nice Origin Live motor upgrade is what I would be grabbing next.

James

by **alicenir** » 01 Oct 2010 07:50

Nice upgrade, as I already know

Just a stupid question:
My RP3 logo on the button right corner is no longer in white color

, what can I do to make the logo noticeable again?(told you it is a stupid question) - anyone with ideas

by **thumpin** » 01 Oct 2010 08:17

alicenir wrote:Nice upgrade, as I already know
Just a stupid question:
My RP3 logo on the button right corner is no longer in white color , what can I do to make the logo noticeable again?(told you it is a stupid question) - anyone with ideas

Take a visit to MJ's physision :oops:

Unless you can get a copy of the original screen template, I think your $crewed

by **RoDa** » 05 Oct 2010 22:00

Looks cool, thumpin! Congrats!

Did you order yours in black?

Best regards
Rolf

P.S.
Just recieved another upgrade today, will post pics and impressions later.

by **thumpin** » 10 Oct 2010 03:59

RoDa wrote:Looks cool, thumpin! Congrats!

Did you order yours in black?

Best regards
Rolf

P.S.
Just recieved another upgrade today, will post pics and impressions later.

I enquired to buy a sub during a manufacturing period of new stock and was lucky to be offered a unique black version for immediate delivery. I actually wanted black but didn't think they were available =D>

I would also like a black acrylic platter to finish the deck off :wink:

by **safe1** » 20 Oct 2010 01:36

Just pulled the trigger on the isosub gt 2s.

Fingers crossed.

by **Alec124c41** » 20 Oct 2010 02:31

Isosub works. I had to polish the shaft because the finish was not what I thought it should be. I hope they have rectified that.
It saved my Planar 2 from the bin.

Cheers,
Alec

by **RoDa** » 24 Nov 2010 20:56

Promised to tell you something about my latest (small) upgrade for the P5...

Decided to try the white belt to see if it made a difference.
Ordered it from Analogue Seduction (on Ebay). The first belt got lost in the mail, but AS sent me a new one. Thumbs up!

To be honest I didn't expect this tweak to make any difference in the sound from the P5.
But I have to admit that it made a noticeable effect.
The sound is fuller, with more "body" and the focus/precision is better.
The bass is tighter and more "snappy", and the surface noise and backgroud noise is lowered.
Pretty unbelieveable.

But after a while I suspected something was wrong.....

I couldn't free myself from the thought that something was wrong with the speed of the platter. Speed instability was sometimes terribly noticeable.
I used the protractor from this website to check the speed.
The lines stayed put, but then moved ever so slightly every two seconds...
My paranoia made me refit the suplattter and change the oil.
After this operation the speed was 100% stable.

But the problem appeared again!

Today I discovered what seems to be the problems root cause....
It looks like the belt gets a small "ripple" around the motor pulley, and this ripple takes a bit of warming up to be straightened out?

I guess 24-7 playing would eliminate this issue, but that is not so likely to happen....

Maybe it will diminish after some break-in of the belt?
Only time will tell. Until then I keep on enjoying my P5.

Best Regards
Rolf

by **Frank_Sm** » 24 Nov 2010 21:53

Rolf, I bought a white belt from Musicdirect USA and I returned it because the belt danced up & down on the subplatter. I then ordered one from Analogue seduction and it was fine. These belts are hit & miss as far as quality control. Buyer beware.

RoDa wrote:It looks like the belt gets a small "ripple" around the motor pulley, and this ripple takes a bit of warming up to be straightened out?

I guess 24-7 playing would eliminate this issue, but that is not so likely to happen....

Maybe it will diminish after some break-in of the belt?
Only time will tell. Until then I keep on enjoying my P5.

Best Regards
Rolf

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