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Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive

I'd like to know your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each drive system. I can see that direct drive is more in vogue over the last few years but is it superior to the other drive systems? I've had first-hand experiences with two out of the three drive systems but looking to learn more.
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dover
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@thuchan 
I am curious to what tonearms you have tried on the Denon DP100.
Could you please enlighten us.
sdrsdrsdr
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@thu

And curious about tonearm on your EMT?
thuchan
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Dover,
I am using the original Active Dynamic Servo Tracer with two interchangeable wands,  medium weight in S-shape and low weight in straight shape. It is a kind of Sony Biotracer Arm but really good!
I also use the SME 3012R and the ToXiom.


thuchan
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Sdrsdrsdr,

I am using the Ortofon 309, also with a heavy weight for taking up the Neumanns. And the SME 3012 (I), first version.
thuchan
1,009 posts
 
Dear Halcro,
I still love my belt driven tables. As I am „walking“ from one to the other I recently found out that the two mentioned favorites attract me most. Nevertheless the AS equipped Brinkmann Anniversary  and the Victor are very close to the Denon. I regard the big motor of the Denon, the 4cm aluminum chassis as well as the platter (which I improved by a 1000 USD ceramic overlay) running by the new Furutech connectors as very stable and quiet. The AS cartridge is a good match.

Caeles II, the Micro and the Continuum are not far away as well.

best
E.


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