Raven vs. Verdier La Platine

This was 12 years ago. One hopes the OP survived the pandemic and made his decision long ago before that. But I would point out to any remaining audience for this thread that there is in fact a good rationale for two belts versus one belt. (I agree with Mijo about 3 belts.) Two belts or two motors driving a single belt, where the motors are situated 180 degrees apart, will ameliorate the side force on the bearing and bearing shaft that is inevitable with any one-belt design.

J Sikora Reference Line uses 4 Motors and 4 Belts interesting design to say the least. Looks beautiful too.

For those who are not members of Rockefeller family I would
recommend Kuzma Stabi Reference ( two motors as Lew describerd). Second hand for about 3500 euro.

@nandric, I think you mean the Stabi Ref 2. It is an excellent table.

phantom_av, yes, they are good looking turntables. I would never buy one.

mijostyn, No I mean ''the old one'' who deed not need an ''improvement'' for 25 years. So good was the design. The
new one (aka mk 2) has added arm boards for 10 '' arms
but is actually the same design. This ''explains'' its second
hand price. The new one cost 7000 euro.