Why three motors?

the two arms is probably to be able to do a reverb if you manage to drop them slightly simultaneously having a 4ch phonostage... just kiddin'-)

The way it is arranged in the photo does look a little odd. Any idea what the tonearm with the wooden armpipe is?

This is typical german engineering. If one motor fails you still have instant replacement on hand.....

Please illuminate me

Simple answer: That's Higher End

*Sad* Personally I feel discriminated with a 1 motor Design.

This is typical german engineering. If one motor fails you still have instant replacement on hand.....
06-07-10: Dertonarm

Dertonarm,
Drag of the dead motor would have to be made up by the other two motors.

Hiho,

Did you find any manufacture literature on the TT?

With three motors, why have ONE side of the belt touching the platter?
06-06-10: Hiho

Agree.... All that motor HP available and so little belt to platter contact.