Rega Planar 3... a whole different animal

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stainless0steel2
stainless0steel2 Posts: 193
in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Last October at RMAF I came across this company called "Butcher Block Acoustics" that makes audio platforms. After seeing they're reasonably priced hunks of wood. And since I was still in the market for a new turntable. I decided to try my hand at designing and building my own turntable.
For the most part a majority of the components are what I could piece together from a Rega Planar 3.
There were a lot of obstacles and a lot more money involved than I originally anticipated. But after two months this deal is finally complete.
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The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,616
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    WOW that is a work of art Brian.
    Very nice ;)

    How does she sound?
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,141
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    Great work.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
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    Wow! That looks great! Nice job!
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,892
    edited February 2019
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    Mad skills dude, looks very nice.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,523
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    Wow
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  • EndersShadow
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    HOT DAMN!!!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,353
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    High marks!

    Wood plinths are beautiful and do a good job of damping vibes.
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  • RobbyKY
    RobbyKY Posts: 117
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    I just bought a butcher block table top. I'm putting my mini-mill and a drill press on it. You turned one into an absolute work of art. Excellent skills!
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
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    Beautiful!!!
    Can I bold and ask how much (sans cartridge )
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,139
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    Very nice job! Bravo
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 9,984
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    Dang sweet!
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,136
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    Very cool looking. I'm sure it sounds great as well, but I love how it blends modern and timeless looks.
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  • tonyp063
    tonyp063 Posts: 1,049
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    Brian,
    You do *very* nice work!
    *applause*

    Most importantly, do you like how it sounds?
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  • stainless0steel2
    stainless0steel2 Posts: 193
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    Thanks guys! I'm taking this into work tomorrow, there's some people that want to see it. Then I'll take it home and level it, align the cartridge and all that other stuff. But I'll let you guys know how it sounds.
    The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 16,945
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    Beautiful!!!! I can't wait to see this!!!!
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 4,720
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    CAD file or it didn't happen.
    Very gorgeous artwork there. Looks stunning.
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  • maingey
    maingey Posts: 628
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    is the platter illuminated also?
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,120
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    I love Audio gear that are also works of art in their own right. You nailed it with this one. Simple elegance and timeless beauty. An heirloom piece for sure. Congrats!
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  • Clipdat
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    Great job.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
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    Very nice indeed!
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  • stainless0steel2
    stainless0steel2 Posts: 193
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    maingey wrote: »
    is the platter illuminated also?

    No there's nothing that's illuminated.
    The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
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