I was an audio dealer during this period and have probably owned more tables than you have ever seen. I was a dealer for Micro Seki, Technics, Ariston, Systemdek, Michell, VPI and several others. Denon made some of the best direct drive tables ever made. I have has Sony tables off and on for decades; I met Bill Conrad and Lou Johnson in 1975 before they started their company when I sold Bill a Sony table. To say that I have forgotten more about tables than you know is a serious understatement. Unlike you I would not deny the ignorant the right to post; so go ahead anytime.