Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?


Curious as to the demise and downfall of the seemingly short lived linear tracking TT.
Just from a geometry point of view I would have thought a linear arm should be superior to one with a fixed pivot that sweeps through an arc.
Obviously there is much more to it than that, sort of the reason for this thread.
I am genuinely interested in trying one out for myself as well.
128x128uberwaltz
Chris
I may just do that....
However cw the Azden cart it cost a little bit more than $50 ...lol
It was the Sansui that was just $55 and that was vastly inferior SQ to the SL-10 and has already been relegated.
Maybe tomorrow I will try it.
How much all in?

I won't provide any hints of what I and others hear.
Will just say - look for an LP that provides you with huge Gestalt, especially toward the end of the side. Crescendo movement.

Physically, a record that has grooves running closer to the spindle.
The inside grooves on an LP are the smallest, tightest,  and hardest to track.

Look forward to impressions. 

@uberwaltz,

My comments below are meant to help.

I've always noticed your upgrade path and how fast it moves. If I may, I'd slow down a little. For me, I found that the more time I spend with one "upgrade" before making a move like, buying another piece of gear, the better.
I do love, your love for this hobby my friend.
@slaw 

I understand and take to heart your thoughts my friend!

However it has just about always been my nature, patience has not always been my strong suit! Lol.

But I am now in a position with more disposable income than I used to have and it is hard to resist!

Kind of nice situation to be in though!

The Nottingham table is a keeper forever I think and might just try out arms on it.

The SL-10 may give me some experience of what a linear tracker can do as it was one of the better examples the Japanese built in those wars I think.

Oh then there is the Dual 1019 idler gear drive TT as well.

Yes I am a spoiled brat nowadays!
@uberwaltz,

I appreciate your response my friend. I don't think you're a spoiled brat.