What are your top 3 favorite turntable companies (manufacturer) and why?


I am interested in knowing which 3 turntable companies you like and why? Not interested in the Direct Drive vs Belt drive argument, just what is your experience with the company product and... support too. Something like this as an example-

Garrard- very solid and classic design that sounds great and built like a tank.

Well Tempered- Very good design and even better tonearm performance. Best model isĀ  ________

Technics- Very solid design and easy to adjust. Great idea with removeable headshell

Your thoughts and experience welcome

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Showing 1 response by fatdaddy2

Stuff I've owned:

ELAC Miracord (630, a great entry TT for me when I was a semi-starving HS student)

Rega (Planar 2 then 3, nice step up if somewhat minimalist design; great to pass on to your kids when you upgrade)

Garrard (401, rock solid and a fun DIY project to build a plinth)

Dual (1229Q classic waiting for a new home at family mountain cabin)

Technics (1210D, most practical and trouble free TT I've ever owned)