Swampwalker, I don't want to wade into an argument about belt drive vs idler drive vs etc, but "torque" is defined as angular force. So, torque is the product of mass multiplied by acceleration, like any other force. Then, if stylus drag could be thought of as the equivalent of a force that delivers "negative acceleration" to the platter, a high torque motor might be of benefit in overcoming it. The question you raise is however a good one which I have not seen addressed; just what in fact is the magnitude of the force we describe as "stylus drag"? I dunno myself. I think it's key that stylus drag is constantly varying during different musical passages. That's where idlers may have a real advantage, by offering relative immunity to minute changes in platter speed that might other wise result from stylus drag.
New Teres Direct Drive Motor Available as Option
Hi Folks:
It looks like Teres is now offering a direct drive motor as an option on their regualar tables. As a Teres 255 owner I'm contemplating the upgrade. Has anyone tried the new motor on there existing/old Teres, and does it seem like the upgrade is worth it? Here's a link to the new product:
http://www.teresaudio.com/verus-motor.html
Cheers,
John.
It looks like Teres is now offering a direct drive motor as an option on their regualar tables. As a Teres 255 owner I'm contemplating the upgrade. Has anyone tried the new motor on there existing/old Teres, and does it seem like the upgrade is worth it? Here's a link to the new product:
http://www.teresaudio.com/verus-motor.html
Cheers,
John.
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