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Tables That Feature Bearing Friction

I recently had the opportunity to audition the DPS turntable which, unlike most tables, has a certain amount of friction designed into the bearing. This, when paired with a high quality/high torque motor, is said to allow for greater speed stability--sort of like shifting to a lower gear when driving down a steep hill and allowing the engine to provide some breaking effect and thus greater vehicular stability. I am intrigued by this idea and was wondering what other people thought about this design approach. Are there other tables which use this bearing principal? One concern I have is that by introducing friction you may also be introducing noise. Comments?
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mrjstark
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While testing different belt materials (DIY belts) I was quite amazed at the variety of achievable effects it had on the sound reproduction and impact this part of turntable setup had on sound. The differences are obvious and no golden ear required to hear that phenomenon. However, I would not stress the issue of why or what gives - you can not measure passion for music, can you? If the formula works, great. If it works in the ears of many, that is truly, truly magical. Why, because we are this funny group of people that tends to criticize music for locking musicality. To bad we stress and debate over silly rather then just listen. I am sure we all have an opinion of what others should buy or listen. Well, maybe it is time to reevaluate our own so call "reference" and get off the high horse. I've heard my share of so called "reference" setups by individuals which know it all.
I am still dizzy.

I agree with Teres - there is more to it then theory.

.....and enjoy the music

Mariusz
mrjstark
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It would be harsh to own this perfection in the system of so many weak links.
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