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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.
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bukanona
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In XL88D you have to change whole motor.
That means master has to make new coils in the way as Sony did. It's possible to use diamond cantilever from Namiki.
IMO total for that will be at least 2000 EUR.
bukanona
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nandric, I have saw guts of Sony XL55Pro and it was possible to repair it.

As I can see from your data if all internal cavity of 88D filled with glue nobody will do that. 


bukanona
174 posts
 
Yes I checked about Magic and this technique is very good if you want to be sure that nobody will waist time trying to repair broken item or if you want to cover some secret from bad competitor eyes.
bukanona
174 posts
 
With Rega/Linn people is starting to upgrade and it's quite a learning curve what is important in turntables.
There is in Europe more common old school example  - Thorens TD160 which is better for playing with upgrades.  
 
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