I wouldn't take one with a heavy kit if it came for free. IMO, the original Spacedeck tromps the "heavy" in every respect - pace, timing, detail, slam - everything. I owned both and did a lengthy comparison with a more than a few arm/cartridge combos. No contest. Plus, the original keeps more consistent timing and does NOT require an expensive speed controller - the "heavy" really needs one but still falls short of the original even when so equipped.
I spoke to Tom Fletcher personally and got the distinct impression that the "Heavy" platter was in response to US and Japanese markets where many feel a massive platter is necessarily better. I gathered he didn't agree and would opt for the original were it he buying. 'Nuff said for me!
I spoke to Tom Fletcher personally and got the distinct impression that the "Heavy" platter was in response to US and Japanese markets where many feel a massive platter is necessarily better. I gathered he didn't agree and would opt for the original were it he buying. 'Nuff said for me!