Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?

Eckarts in Germany, halcro is in Australia, and I am in the U.S. shaking my head after reading the comparison. (thank you.. very well done)

I am surprised that the little Victor gets such high praise.  I believe that the Victor 101 was the JVC QL-10 here in the states.  I remember them.  I also remember that it wasn't even their best effort. 

Do an internet search for JVC QL-A70.  I think this was their top of the line turntable for many years.  Direct drive, heavy plinth and a substantial platter.  Similar to the Series 20 (Pioneer PL-590) in size and weight.  Makes me wonder how that would compare to the 101?

Happy to hear that the EMT is your favorite. In the two or three times that I have had an opportunity to listen to the 927 it just stands out as the finest table ever.  When I think about how good it is, I can't even listen to my humble Dual and Garrard...

I have heard similar comments about the Continuum/Cobra turntable and I don't understand why? I especially like the bearing design in this turntable, and I believe that is where much of it's 'magic' comes from.
The Cobra arm will always be the subject of much debate, due its design.  Truthfully, it looks very difficult to set up.

Norman 

The TT-101 was the greatest stand alone motor JVC/Victor ever produced.
It was a professional Reference motor unit made to compete with the Technics SP10/III, the Pioneer Exclusive P3/P3a and the Kenwood L-07D.
http://www.thevintageknob.org/jvc-TT-101.html
The later QL-A75 and QL-A95 were integrated turntables with the motor units based on the TT-101 but Victor never again produced a motor unit more advanced or as complex as the TT-101.
The TT-801 was a TT-101 with a vacuum hold-down pump added.
The QL-A70 is a toy in comparison to the mighty TT-101 👅

halcro,

Obviously I had no idea and was way off the mark.  It also makes more sense now.  I am really intrigued by this table.  This morning I was scanning the Internet to see how available they are.  

I see that yours is in a open style plinth, while Eckarts is in seemingly low mass plinth as well.  Is that more desirable than a high mass plinth for this table?

Thankyou for adjusting my thinking here.

N.

Norman,

I used to have my Victor installed in a stainless steel cradle
http://i.imgur.com/2FH8xGR.jpg
But have since had a solid granite one made
http://i.imgur.com/S97uGns.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ddKNHVx.jpg
Thuchan had an identical cradle made from my drawings except his was fabricated out of slate.
Probably better....👀

Henry,

Thanks for the photos.  I especially like the custom arm pods.  Looks tremendous. 

I would imagine that Thuchans sounds excellent as well.  I have heard many good arguments about using arm pods as this de-couples the turntable plinth from the arm. I have often thought of trying it myself but my Dual and Garrard are both set in traditional hardwood plinths with single arm mounts.  

If I come across an affordable Victor I may contact you for the drawings of your plinth. 

Thanks again Henry.

Norman