chakster
... all reference turntables perform very close to each other, some of them are just practically better, but it's personal preferences ...I agree completely. The very best turntables sound strikingly similar, independent of whether they are belt, direct or idler drive. And - although it annoys some when I observe this - the best phono playback systems sound remarkably digital. That is, they are free from noise, speed variations, environmental disturbances ...