Honest question about cartridge vs. turntable performance.

So Chakster, then why is it that the vast majority of the most high-end turntables are belt drive?  I welcome your explanation.  There could be something to learn from it.

And, per your comment, then my new Rega Planar 10 turntable is junk? I beg to differ as it sounds better than any other turntable I have owned, direct drive and belt drive units.  I am very open minded so, please, explain away...

Well Chakster, I didn't mention your name because I am not one to bash others.  But since you are requesting it then, yes, I was referencing you.

I can see that your opinion and, more importantly, your manners, are what they are.

Stay safe and be healthy during these very trying times of COVID.

I agree that Technics turntables are a fine product.  I sold many of them during that part of my CE industry life.  They sounded very good, worked flawlessly, and never came back with a mechanical issue.  Very happy customers.  The direct drive of my choice, one that I have enjoyed in my system for many years, is a Micro Seiki DDX-1000 with a Micro Seiki MA-505 tonearm.  Always sounded wonderful and has been a flawless performer for many years.

The problem I have with some comments here, however, is that by making a recent purchase for a Rega Planar 10, I somehow have made a very poor decision.  As well, that the product is equally as poor.  Quite frankly, that's just not fair.  We are all allowed to have opinions and make choices.  It's just wrong to tell people that their opinions, decisions, and product selections are "crap" (exact quote from a previous comment).  Offer up all the opinions and information that you wish.  But please, refrain from telling people that their choices and their products are "crap".