Question Rega Planar 3 - Upgrade or Replace

[idh420]

Hi, I currently own a late 1970's Rega Planar 3 with the original "S" shaped arm and an AT540ML cartridge (plus Q Accoustics 3050i and Audiolab 6000A) and have a dliemma as to whether I should upgrade the motor and arm or replace it with a new(er) model. I have been offered a Linn Basik Plus arm which I'm told will fit my turntable but is it worth doing this or am I better off buying a new turntable - I have a potential budget of £500 plus whatever my existing turntable is worth ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[matthewpianist]

Are you enjoying the music? What shortcomings of your system are currently impacting this?

 

[Rui]

Hi, I currently own a late 1970's Rega Planar 3 with the original "S" shaped arm and an AT540ML cartridge (plus Q Accoustics 3050i and Audiolab 6000A) and have a dliemma as to whether I should upgrade the motor and arm or replace it with a new(er) model. I have been offered a Linn Basik Plus arm which I'm told will fit my turntable but is it worth doing this or am I better off buying a new turntable - I have a potential budget of £500 plus whatever my existing turntable is worth ? Thanks in advance for any advice.

if it works maybe a unique situation in the world so keep it and upgrade it