Is Direct Drive Really Better?

In my opinion first we need speed accuracy and the second most desired characteristic is speed stability.

My ears need both, equally.


Raul,
Please do extensive research on "brain masturbation" before posting about that topic again. We need clear and precise information on the subject, not speculations that cannot be corroborated. Lab-tested specifications from the manufacturer would be best. You probably have access to them!

Direct drive is better if your a DJ/rapper. Direct drive transmits more vibration to the platter where as in a belt driven turntable this vibration is isolated by the rubber belt itself.

Now THAT's not good. Rewind.

Really. Consider yourself busted, Phd.

Phd- That's a very old story and it is not supported by rumble figures as far as I know. I've read that the resonant frequency of the drive motor and bearing in a good DD is like 5 Hz or something. It's supposed to be too low for the cartridge to pick up. I also remember a tale about ID tables developing a flat spot in the rubber idler wheel if left idle and engaged for too long. I think that last one was started by the tooth fairy.