Post by myles on Feb 6, 2016 20:55:02 GMT
Feb 6, 2016 20:00:03 GMT dsjr said:
I am using a set of bargain Neutrik Profi-plugged RCA for the Rega. They seem to be the best match for the amp and CDP.
On the Planar, I changed the rubber band (!) to the white one and didn't notice too much difference, but when I went to the ally subplatter with the belt it was noticeable with long held notes, especially piano. It has been said that the rega subplatter is often just not round. I think the round platter straightens it all out a bit. I did buy a bearing from boca bearings in the states; a little ceramic number. However, the biggest change has been with the 24v motor and TTPSU. The noise floor has dropped considerably and none of the sound, from the lowest bass trough the mids and into a realistic treble. The triangles have really brought another dimension to the music too; surprising given the size of the cabinets.
Ok, thanks for explaining. I must say that if you ever look again at the stock inner hub, the important faces ARE turned/skimmed accurately and the float glass platter usually lays dead flat with vertical movement at the edge usually very slight indeed - in fairness to the original obviously.
The tiny hub and rubber cord drive is an issue as you found. use too tight a band (the Edwards is supposed to be like this), wow may well be reduced as shown by HFW, but drive noise goes up. maybe the 24V motor and external power supply sorts this out, I haven't compared. The RP8 uses a twin belt system, but again, noise can be an issue I'm told by two RP8 owners..
Thanks again 
One part I didn't explain properly was this part- 'The noise floor has dropped considerably and none of the sound sounds strained or too forward, from the lowest bass through the mids and into a realistic treble.'
I do have the glass platter still. The origibal bearing well is also present. I'll give the glass platter another go.
