Platter 18mm

[eatapeach]

Does anyone know where I can get an 18mm Delrin or acrylic platter to fit a Rega from?

I have bought a 15mm from Fidelity Designs before now but he is out of stock to make one.

[hifi_dave]

Will that improve the performance of a Rega ?

[Made in 1968]

Um No.

[eatapeach]

irrespective of that - where can I get one from?

[Made in 1968]

http://www.acrylteller.com/UPGRADE-ACRYLIC-PLATTERS/upgrade-for-REGA

[DiveDeepDog]

I should have one somewhere, bit tatty but being perspex it'll polish out. I'll have a search if your interested in a 2nd hand one?

[Jac Hawk]

I should have one somewhere, bit tatty but being perspex it'll polish out. I'll have a search if your interested in a 2nd hand one?


Delrin isn't perspex Mark, i think it's what they use in the top of the range Regas and it's mean't to be a fantastic material to make platters out of

[Made in 1968]

A CJ Walker 'CJ55' will have a 18mm Tufnol platter. But theres no inset underside which you really need for a Weegar

[gwernaffield]

try truepointaudio in birkenhead, they can make you one but i dont know what he will charge , http://www.true-point.audio/

[DiveDeepDog]

Delrin isn't perspex Mark, i think it's what they use in the top of the range Regas and it's mean't to be a fantastic material to make platters out of

Perspex/acrylic is what I've got.

Top Rega's are ceramic, another ball game entirely :-)

[eatapeach]

But theres no inset underside which you really need for a Weegar

Really? I had no idea....:)

[eatapeach]

Perspex/acrylic is what I've got.

Top Rega's are ceramic, another ball game entirely :-)

Thanks - but I really want Delrin or acetal cheers....

[Bigbird]

Have you looked on the ‘groovetracer’ website? Pretty sure they do them.


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[CageyH]

http://www.fidelitydesignsltd.co.uk/platters/platters.html

[CageyH]

Thanks - but I really want Delrin or acetal cheers....

Delrin is a brand name, and could carry a price premium. Acetal is the same thing and may be cheaper (according to the website linked above).

[eatapeach]

http://www.fidelitydesignsltd.co.uk/platters/platters.html

Thanks Kevin but see my first post "I have bought a 15mm from Fidelity Designs before now but he is out of stock to make one." :rolleyes:

[hifi_dave]

Delrin isn't perspex Mark, i think it's what they use in the top of the range Regas and it's mean't to be a fantastic material to make platters out of

Apart from the P1, all Regas use glass or Ceramic with the P10.

[Made in 1968]

Really? I had no idea....:)

Not sure if that was a sarcastic reply, however If you dont an 18mm platter will be way too high & look silly. The original 10mm/13mm platter look ok just sat ontop

[CageyH]

Thanks Kevin but see my first post "I have bought a 15mm from Fidelity Designs before now but he is out of stock to make one." :rolleyes:

So you did.
So why not just fit a 3mm cartridge spacer in the meantime?

[eatapeach]

So you did.
So why not just fit a 3mm cartridge spacer in the meantime?

because that 15mm platter is in use on another deck.

[CageyH]

Fairy nuff.

[eatapeach]

Not sure if that was a sarcastic reply, however If you dont an 18mm platter will be way too high & look silly. The original 10mm/13mm platter look ok just sat ontop

A - it's not a straight Rega
B - I really don't care what it looks like.

I'll check the Groovetracer site - good shout

[Bigbird]

Give Michael lim an email if groovetracer is too pricey. He makes all sorts of Rega upgrades. I had a few in the past . He might be able to help lpturntables@gmail.com


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[eatapeach]

Give Michael like an email if groovetracer is too pricey. He makes all sorts of Rega upgrades. I had a few in the past . He might be able to help lpturntables@gmail.com


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I'll email him - cheers

[Ammonite Audio]

Also contacting Lee at Acoustand https://www.acoustand.co.uk/ . I've seen a Delrin platter that he made for his own turntable design and it is a thing of some beauty. As far as I know, he does bespoke machining work.

[eatapeach]

Also contacting Lee at Acoustand https://www.acoustand.co.uk/ . I've seen a Delrin platter that he made for his own turntable design and it is a thing of some beauty. As far as I know, he does bespoke machining work.

cheers for the tip!