Which Turntable??

I tend to agree with Schubert. One shouldn't have to mess with the bearings. And I'll take the Technics all day long over this Pioneer or any of the new direct drive 'tables (made in China) popping up in the last year or so.

Perhaps, but the Technics is a classic and has better resale value.

As far as Chinese made, I know that, but I don't have to like it, cool?

As for the review, it's just a review. To take with a grain of salt.

Too bad the high end press didn't review the Technics with a upper end MM cart

I suppose it is, but one must look very carefully, and look at the other options out there...

Yeah, I'd like to get my hands on one so I can hear how it *sounds*

Good to know. Thanks for the info. Just goes to show you that nothing's perfect. :D