Reference Subplatter vs Rega Platter
The Rega Platter's platter weight is 2.35 kg (5 lbs) against the Reference Subplatter's 0.907185 kg (2 lbs), its platter material POM against Aluminum, and its weight 2.35 kg (5 lbs) against 0.907185 kg (2 lbs).
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The Groovetracer Reference Subplatter is a high-performance upgrade for various Rega turntable models, designed as a three-piece precision assembly including an aluminum-machined hub, hardened/ground-steel (RC 62) bearing shaft, polished stainless-steel record spindle, sapphire thrust plate, and zirconia (ZrO2) bearing ball. It decouples the record spindle from the bearing axle to eliminate micro-vibrational energy transfer from the thrust point to the playing surface, resulting in a lower noise floor, enhanced inner detail, better ambient retrieval, improved speed stability, and expanded soundstage. Installation takes less than 5 minutes with no turntable adjustments required; includes magnet for stock bearing removal, alcohol swab, and bearing oil. Compatible with Rega Planar 1/2/3 (2016+), Planar 2/3/25, P1/P2/P3/P3-24/P5, RP1/RP3/RP40 (specify model for RP6/P6/P8 variant at - ).
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The Rega Platter's platter weight is 2.35 kg (5 lbs) against the Reference Subplatter's 0.907185 kg (2 lbs), its platter material POM against Aluminum, and its weight 2.35 kg (5 lbs) against 0.907185 kg (2 lbs).
The RT81's platter weight is 0.553 kg (1 lbs) against the Reference Subplatter's 0.907185 kg (2 lbs) and its weight 6.4 kg (14 lbs) against 0.907185 kg (2 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The PL-50L's platter weight is 0.31 kg (1 lbs) against the Reference Subplatter's 0.907185 kg (2 lbs) and its weight 14.6 kg (32 lbs) against 0.907185 kg (2 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
The YP-700's platter weight is 0.3 kg (1 lbs) against the Reference Subplatter's 0.907185 kg (2 lbs) and its weight 9.2 kg (20 lbs) against 0.907185 kg (2 lbs). Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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