Found this video tour of the Thrax factory in Bulgaria that manufactures the Dohmann Helix turntable (the TT of the rich!). Quite impressive and thought you might find interesting:
https://youtu.be/5QYu6qRg_PA
https://youtu.be/5QYu6qRg_PA
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
I'd like to know your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each drive system. I can see that direct drive is more in vogue over the last few years but is it superior to the other drive systems? I've had first-hand experiences with two out of the three drive systems but looking to learn more.