why is belt drive better than direct drive?

i'm cruising the used market for a 2nd TT. i like the looks of some of the Micro Seikis but come across hints that the drives may be undesireable. i haven't found a source for basic TT info. opinions?

jwblaschke08-28-2001 2:11am

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jimbo3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 304 posts 08-31-2001 at 02:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To summarize- If you are going to play with your records, do as the DJs do and go for a direct drive TT. It's easy to "cue-up" a cut and a high torque motor will get a record spinning very quickly. That, and you can "scratch" to you heart's content without fear of the belt slipping off the pulley. If you are going to listen to music, get a good belt drive TT. Speed is more constant, less noise, "blacker" background, more musical and involving. (Remember all the receivers that had rumble filters when DD tables were popular in the 70's? Ever wonder why?) Don't skimp on a cartridge!
jimbo3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 304 posts 08-31-2001 at 03:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps it would be enlightening for Psychicanimal to tell what the parameters he uses are (other than sound) and state why they are important to him. Jwblaschke just might have those same parameters and need the insight. While most on this site focus on the end result (sound) we need to recognize that not everyone has the same needs. Maybe even jwblaschke could weigh in on his requirements, budget, new or used, cartridge considerations, etc?

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