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Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?

Having owned many good turntables in my audiophile life I am still wondering why not one of the modern designs of the last 20 years is able to beat the sound qualities of an EMT 927.
New designs may offer some advantages like multiple armboards, more than one motor or additional vibration measurements etc. but regarding the sound quality the EMT is unbeatable!
What is the real reason behind this as the machine is nearly 60 years old, including the pre-versions like the R-80?
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sonicbeauty
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This thread is flawed by design:

"I am still wondering why not one of the modern designs of the last 20 years is able to beat the sound qualities of an EMT 927"

One set of ears. One listening room (less than perfect, maybe). So many variables from needle to speakers and everything in between. This is subjectivity with a huge S.



sonicbeauty
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Normansizemore:

I appreciate your post, however your blanket comment "using only the finest in electronics and source material", please, this belongs to the museum of past over-used statements used in our hobby.

By the way, through my business dealings and clients (many are friends), I do have access to a 1million+$ listening room (no kidding).

I just find those "challenges" about gear hype is so useless and so subjective.

PS:
And I stand behind my "one set of ears" comment. As the original post is one's experience.
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