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Is Direct Drive Really Better?

I've been reading and hearing more and more about the superiority of direct drive because it drives the platter rather than dragging it along by belt. It actually makes some sense if you think about cars. Belt drives rely on momentum from a heavy platter to cruise through tight spots. Direct drive actually powers the platter. Opinions?
macrojack
pabelson
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4ynx: Do you not understand the difference between "this table/arm/cartridge sounds better to me" and "since this table/arm/cartridge sounds better to me, it's drive system must be better"?
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drubin
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Macrojack, you are one fine gentleman.
zaikesman
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Dan, I wrote this dreadfully huge post disagreeing with your presumption that static inaccuracy in baseline speed is more of a factor than dynamic micro-speed variations. I don't want to post it the way it is, so I'm just saying so, and we'll see if I ever elaborate ;^)
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drubin
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Then send it to me in email. I'm very curious to hear what you have to say on the subject.
mint604
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I use a SUPERIOR belt drive mechanism. under the platter a large 10lb. live rat (rodent) runs on a BELT, the heavy 50lb platter (and three ball govenor) does indeed smooth out any speed irreglarties. There is NO measurable rumble. Completely independant of powerline noise. Feeding and clean-up are manditory.
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