I've done much thinking and listening and finally decided to sell on my Rega P8.
Bought brand new by me exactly 1 month ago from Dave at Radlett Audio, this is the version minus the cartridge.
Comes as a new one would, completely boxed up and not a mark on it aside from a few bits of dust, ready to fit your cart and away you go. Probably someone's perfect turntable, just sadly not mine.
£1425 posted next day or £1400 collected from Nottingham area, or could meet up within reason. No offers thanks.