New Mag-Lev Turntable

Hit the platter and it wobbles side to side while the arm remains static. How in the world is that suppose to track without distortion and possibly skipping. Now, if they levitated the arm on a beam connected to the same plain as the platter, e.g., Rega, and it could move in accordance to the same micro and macro vibrations I might consider it.

S'what I'm say'n!

"Hit the platter and it wobbles side to side while the arm remains static. How in the world is that suppose to track without distortion and possibly skipping. Now, if they levitated the arm on a beam connected to the same plain as the platter, e.g., Rega, and it could move in accordance to the same micro and macro vibrations I might consider it."

to which atmosphere replied,

"S'what I'm say'n!"

helpful hint: don't hit the platter whilst the record is playing.

helpful hint: don’t hit the platter whilst the record is playing.

Audiophile Handbook
Rule Number 136. Section 3 Page 24.

"Thou shall tap the platter and plinth with a blunt object, while a record is playing, once every 2 hours of listening. This critical test will check to ensure optimum cartridge tracking ability; as well as to ensure that the turntable resonances are not varying."

Cool factor aside, I am starting to think more and more that this Mag Lev turntable was built for the Music Lover, not the Audiophile  :^)

What holds true for macro vibrations, hold true for micro.

Look at the wobble in the platter, duh!