I was listening to my VPI Traveler w/Zu DL-103 MkII in my system, pulled that 'table and transferred my Garrard 301/Ortofon AS-309 into it's place using the same Zu cartridge. Everything else in the system was exactly the same. Immediately the idler drive 301 made its presence known. More slam, a much bigger impact, and a more precise speed were absolutely evident to begin with.
If you can't tell the difference between an idler drive 301 and a belt drive Traveler in an identical system perhaps there's something else going on.
I won't even begin to speculate on the reasons for some of the red herring distractions that have been offered up on this thread in opposition.
If you can't tell the difference between an idler drive 301 and a belt drive Traveler in an identical system perhaps there's something else going on.
I won't even begin to speculate on the reasons for some of the red herring distractions that have been offered up on this thread in opposition.