Chakster, take it easy. It is already obvious that you and I occupy alternative realities. I said your logic was faulty in that you can not compare cutting a record to playing one back as the parameter are substantially different.
Yes, there are low torque and high torque direct drive tables. I would bet my wife that all the motors used in Lathes are high torque.
Now I have never used your Microseiki turntables but I find it interesting that their chief designer now makes only belt drive turntables. (Techdas)
A thin platter and a rubber mat are not much for shielding. The best shield from magnetism is distance.
Neither of us is going to change the other's mind. We present our arguments in a gentlemanly fashion and let others decide for themselves.
Yes, there are low torque and high torque direct drive tables. I would bet my wife that all the motors used in Lathes are high torque.
Now I have never used your Microseiki turntables but I find it interesting that their chief designer now makes only belt drive turntables. (Techdas)
A thin platter and a rubber mat are not much for shielding. The best shield from magnetism is distance.
Neither of us is going to change the other's mind. We present our arguments in a gentlemanly fashion and let others decide for themselves.