Ah, that clears that up then.
Actually, now I think about it, I’m sure I’ve seen pictures of the V with a black platter that could well be Delrin, also a white platter (Delrin is also available in white).
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Ah, that clears that up then.
Actually, now I think about it, I’m sure I’ve seen pictures of the V with a black platter that could well be Delrin, also a white platter (Delrin is also available in white).
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The Rock V was produced originally with a black Delrin platter and the production turntables were a white HDPE, my friend had a black delrin platter machined. I have heard both the black delrin and the white Hdpe the sound is very different in this application. The Delrin was richer and fuller with a deep bass the Hdpe was obviously thinner and lighter.
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My concern is that turntables are a finely balanced design with all sorts of factors blended into the design, so replacing a plater on a design that may be a very fine balance could see that new element throw the design so far out of wack it destroys the sound, performance.
Frankly I think you should sell the TT and use that cash + the £300 to buy a new turntable, plenty of options out there both new and on the used market.
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From experience, I would start with the Subplatter, it will have a more significant impact on improving the quality of sound. Tangospinner or Michael Limm are cheaper than Grovetracer. That being said, Groovetracer's engineering is of the highest order.
Already upgraded the subplatter to a Fidelity Designs model i'm very pleased with it, i've also upgraded the pulley to a twin belt design, the only thing left on the deck that's original is the plinth and baring and i was advised by Jonny from Audio Origami not to bother changing the baring as the Rega stock offering was just about as good as you can get, so far the upgrades have improved things, so i don't see the point in selling and starting again
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I did upgrade my brass bearing to ceramic one and bearing. Using two rubber grometts as insulating sleeving. This also was a significant upgrade to the original in my experience.
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