Just a follow up for archival purposes. I finally found the one authorized Rega dealer in the US, Lauerman Audio Imports in Knoxville. Phone is 865-521-6464. A replacement motor and regulator for my old Planar 3 is 115$. The upgraded motor and regulator that come with the new P3 (the motor bolts directly to the plinth) is 155$.
Transforming a UK Rega into a US Rega
My uncle, who lives in the U.K., recently sent me his old Rega Planar 3 as a gift (how nice!). As you know, U.K. current runs at 50 Hz while U.S. current runs at 60 Hz. Is my only option to replace the motor and power supply with U.S. spec units? And where would I find such items? The Rega # listed elsewhere on the Audiogon site is disconected, the Regausa website is under construction,and I can't seem to find an authorized dealer. Thanks for your help.