Direct Drive


I am firmly in the digital camp, but I’ve dabbled in vinyl.  Back in the day I was fascinated by Technics Direct Drive tt, but couldn’t afford them.  I was stuck with my entry level Gerrard.  I have been sans turntable for about 5 years now but the new gear bug is biting.  I am interested in the Technics 1500 which comes with an Ortofon Red and included pre amp.  I have owned Rega P5 which I hated for its speed instability and a Clearaudio Concept which was boring as hell.

  Direct Drive was an anathema to audiophiles in the nineties but every time I heard  one it knocked my socks off.  What do the analogers here think of Direct Drive?  I listen to Classical Music exclusively 

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Showing 3 responses by asvjerry

@billwojo ...and the master is cut with a tangential arm, but that will only trigger another fusillsade from the trenches that surround you... ;) 

...but, Yes, It Is all about the music, and how you hear it There. *G*

Enjoy where you go in the TT trials.

Your time...starts...already. *L*

Happy Hun-ting, J

@pedroeb....Well, I'm a fan mostly due the logic of 'method in +/- = method out' v. the function of an arc. Cart selection will vary per taste, as usual.

Obviously, you'd be back to the best table you can strive for....

Actually I went to the Clearaudio site, products tonearms scroll down and they're all there....although there's more of them about...

I've been curious about diy'g a tang, as that's about as well.

If you've the chance to hear one regardless of the cart....won't hurt, 'cept the price. *L*