Breakdown of Turntable Performance


Over the years I've read numerous reviews of turntables, arms, platters, and plinths.  I always wondered how much these individual components contributed to the overall sound.  Here's my take:
Cartridge - 80%
Arm - 10%
Platter - 5%
Plinth - 5%
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Everything is built on a foundation. If anything below the seperate stages of each individual stage is comprimised then EVERYTHING above it is multiplied increasingly.
Self noise from motors not mentioned here in my experience do far more harm.
Its a weakest link scenario regardless of personal bias . Cause and effect...they all matter equally in the bigger picture...