Dual solved the "direct drive" problems back in 1975 with the 701, just as Harry Pearson was "finding" it in the Technics turntables at the time.
Why According to some Turntable extremists Pitch Control and Direct Drive is Sacrilege?
Why shouldnt perfect direct drive speed and pitch control be part of an Audiophile turntable system. Not having pitch control is like missing a stereo mono switch.
Every high end turntable should have pitch control.
Every high end turntable should have pitch control.