Platter for Rega RP3 turntable

Yes, there is a clear sonic difference between acrylic and glass platters on a Rega rig. I prefer the glass, YMMV.

Thanks, viridian.

I think I'll save the money and stick with the glass table with the Herbies mat.

I have extensive experience with the Rega tables and have tried many different tweeks.

My favorite platters (in order) are:

1.  Funk Firm Achroplatter...the best, period.  I don't think they make them anymore, but still make the Achromat platter mat.  One of the best mats available.

2.  The GrooveTracer Delrin Platter

3.  The Shear Audio/Iron Audio acrylic platter

4.  The Rega OEM glass platter

MoFi makes a great point.  Just because I don't care for the Groovetracer platter doesn't mean that you won't.

It is certainly warmer than the glass platter, with greater sustain. The leading edge of notes seems blunted, IMHO.

 But we all pick the sound that suits our listening bias and system context better. You should listen for yourself and decide. All of these things are viable alternatives in the right system context.

One thing that is not debatable is that the dollars start adding up quickly and pretty soon you are in LP12 or VPI, or SOTA territory.