We have yet to see a Brinkmann belt drive table that was perfectly speed correct based on the Timeline. The Bardo proved otherwise. How would that affect the sound? Depends on how sensitive your pitch is.
Brinkman Spyder review- anyone hear it?
I put an ear to this table briefly last week. I was impressed to say the least. Slightly on the warm side, and a very analog sound. I would have liked to hear a little more openness, but again, just heard it briefly. I plan on spending more time with the table in early May. I prefer this table over the Bardo, though I'm sure opinions may differ. It is $5000 more, but to my ears, quite different than it's DD sibling.