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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at OP Scar972 - the three way table comparison is a fun rabbit hole, and in the link I posted earlier of findings years ago, took my mind off of things during a difficult time. Based on current events - go for it ! Only I would strongly recommend as I showed in my link that I kept the same tonearm, cartridge and wiring on all three tables. My comments were based on this. Who else has done this ? ************************************** Atmasphere Funny ! thanks for the Friday laugh Atmasphere. I would be interested in hearing about an air bearing that has less play than a high quality bearing of conventional design. The ET2 with its large surface "stationary" bearing is more rigid at audio frequencies than any metal bearings. Bruce Thigpen has done the analysis , documented it - not what this thread is about. I also own high quality conventional tonearms. See my virtual system. Cheers and everyone have a safe indoor weekend. |
^^^^ Nope...today you just pick a tt and cart and hope for the best I think. According to some older friends I know of - that's the way they described it being done in the 60's......... 8^0 I was born in the 60's so can't say. Got my first turntable in the 70's. Who exactly is trialing tts w the same carts? I can't think of anyone trying out tts in a retail store and moving the same cart from one tt to the next. I assume you mean two same tonearms , two same cartridges ? As posted on this thread earlier. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/direct-drive-vs-idler-drive-vs-belt-drive/post?postid=1912016... |