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OMG, just removed my speaker grills and the sound just opened up to a new level!
@geoffkait Quad 57s. Took my perfect metal grills off. You haven't lived until you pull 80 staples embedded in wood from a creaky frame. I was expecting a massive difference what with all that metal. Not that big a change but I rest easier knowing... 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
@scar972  There's a photo on my System page. It's an aluminum light grease bearing with POM linings and ceramic ball. Made by a guy in Asia. SPH. sphBearing AT gmail com  
What was wrong with the P-mount ?
Nothing. You can still buy them at the lower end of the market. Like a Toyota Corolla.  
Bill Withers has passed
One of the greats. Saddened because we're all going the same path. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@spiritofradio Nice.@tomic601 What is this beater club edition you speak of? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Marcy Lutes ‎- Debut (Decca ‎1956 mono)June Christy ‎- The Misty Miss Christy (Capitol 1956 mono)Ears are ringing. The dynamics catch you off guard especially as it gets late. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
June Christy ‎- This Is June Christy! (Capitol 1958 mono)Ahh.. real hi-fi recording. Pisses on new 200 grm crap. Buy it and you will know. 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
I replaced the bearing in my 401 idler and the improvement was transformative. So much so, that anyone with an original is not hearing what the table is capable of. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cazzati, Fontana, Marini, Telemann / Gerard Schwarz‎ - A Baroque Trumpet Recital (Nonesuch 1972)Solid recording and great music.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rostropovič, Dvořák, Sir Adrian Boult, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra ‎- Cello Concerto (His Master’s Voice 1958 mono)2nd & 3rd movements. Wow. Dynamics and tonal color in spades. Delicious. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rimsky-Korsakov, Münchner Symphoniker Orchestra, Hermann Schneider, Alberto Lizzio ‎- Sheherezade, Op. 35 (Zafiro 1977)Third movement, andantino quasi allegretto. Violin gets me every time. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I keep meaning to get a copy of Tusk. Heard some of it on the big Harbeth 40.2 and it sounded amazing.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Les McCann & Eddie Harris ‎- Swiss Movement (Atlantic ‎1969)Following the last album played. Man, the difference between an analog recording and a digital CD reissued on vinyl. 
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
The best thing about the SARS-CoV-2 virus is not having to commute to work. Three more hours for listening to music and closely monitoring Prime food delivery windows.  
SUT vs. Phono preamp
So the price removes slouchiness?