Rega P25 w/orig Exact Cart - good? + mV question

I went back and took a closer look at the unit and I'm really not sure on the value of this package now. The guy who could make a decision wasn't there so it gave me a good opportunity to come back and chat with everyone on the board one more time. Here's the package.

- Rega P25 with EXACT cartridge (8/10 rating EXCEPT: original platter is missing...)
Instead, the unit comes with the following:
-Sheer Audio Acrylic Platter
-Funk Acroplat Platter

Also comes with:
-JA Mitchell aluminum/silver colored record clamp
-Tranquility Base 1 (can't find any info on this isolation base anywhere).

The missing Rega platter is about a $135 replacement part, so do the other platters offset that in your opinions?

Also, if I remove the platter and the belt and free-spin the subplatter, it stops rather quickly. I don't even think it makes two revolutions on its own. Is that normal? I was thinking it would have less resistance.

I'm still thinking $700 might be a fair offer for both parties, but I'm looking for some guidance here. -Thanks!

First, if you want to look at friction, remove the belt and replace the platter, so that you are spinning the actual moving system, the platter on top of the sub platter; the same system that the belt drives. I think that it will spin much longer and you are fine.

I don't care for plastic platters much, but monetarily the platter and mat easily offset the cost of the original platter. Overall, $700.00 is a great deal and I would pay $800.00. There is a hidden benefit here for you as well, shipping turntables can be very problematic and purchasing one locally is really a benefit. Buy it, don't mess with it and just enjoy the music. I think that lots of Audiogoners get focused on the right price at the expense of buying the right piece of gear.

BTW, I bought the P25 that's on Audiogon right now and am going up to Olympia WA to pick it up this weekend. I'm jazzed!

The aftermarket platter is an upgrade. So think of it as the owner did you a favor of adding the platter. Forget buying an original.
The subplatter is very light, and Rega comes with a thick bearing oil. So it should slow down pretty fast.

I own a Rega P5.

The Funk Firm Acroplat platter is amazing! It's not as heavy as the OEM glass platter or the Sheer Audio platter, but sounds incredible.

I agree with NOT bothering with the original glass platter.

Those extras, (to me) would be worth the extra $100 from your $700 offer. $800 is a pretty good deal for this table with the extras.

I have a fully blown, upgraded out the butt P25 and LOVE it. I have done every mod/upgrade available to mine and will never sell it. It really is an excellent table.

Thanks everyone for your help!

I brought the table home today and think I got a good deal! And the original glass platter was there after all. It was just hidden under another platter and I didnt see it at first.

I ended up paying $750 for the Rega 25 (with Glass Platter), Exact cartridge, Funk Acromat, Sheer Audio Platter, a Ringmat, JA Mitchell Solid Anodized Aluminum Record Clamp, and a Tranquility Base 1 (which I can't find any info on, but it's nice). I got all the paperwork and original receipts for everything (no boxes unforuntately but I can't gripe at $750).

I think I did pretty darned good!!!! I'm stoked to get it hooked up -- hopefully my Sunday project.

The cartrige install protracter is missing and so is the original felt mat.

Since I got the Ringmat, do I need the felt mat or is the Ringmat a suitable replacement? The Ringmat isn't as large as an LP so I don't know if I really like it. Is the Ringmat a good enough barrier between the platter and records??? I'm thinking I'll order a new felt mat.