Quote Originally Posted by hifitommy
oh oh, i see some flamethrowers in the edges of my field of vision.
Not from moi. Back in '73 I upgraded from a Lenco L-75 to a Technics SL-110a DD table with a SME Type II Improved arm. Nice table. Had supermodel looks with the textured strobe platter skirt. Waay kewl. Unfortunately for the eyes, a relatively homely looking belt driven Ariston RD-11s (immediate Linn predecessor) I acquired in '75 ended up sounding more neutral with a lower noise floor. It remains in service today with the vintage system.

Actually, the ultimate approach I've heard is a belt driven lower platter magnetically driving the main platter - the Clearaudio Statement.

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