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What makes for a GOOD turntable.

Why is it my Music Hall MMF5 has a project tonearm and why is it the Project 9.1's motor isnt attached to the TT platter isnt that an accident waiting to happen? And why are there some mnay different opinions about whats right and whats wrong?

Basically high audio is a hobby where you can waste alot of hard earned money when all some people want to good solid equipment.

I am determined to find the truth what really makes a GOOD TT? I dont need the latest and greatest because one the prices are insane and your not even paying for the quality of the TT your paying the engineers salary who stayed up late thinking of the next big time under pressure from the marketing team.

So with that said what makes a GOOD TT. And please no suggestions over say $2500 cause that i just dont agree with.
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jaybo
4,478 posts
 
get a nice new dual...keep 1k, and you're set. automatic lift..all this, and heaven too. you can drive yourself nuts over hi fi equipment...follow your muse.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
Well to answer your question what makes a good TT, and why are there so many different opinions, the reason is most likely that TT building is not quite an exact science. There are law's of physics and with the use of some materials that work better than others. Many believe that the "MASS" of the platter and with its plinth are of great importance when dealing with vibration and proper placement. I would look towards a VPI used on the GON. They are well built and very easy to upgrade and sell.
ptmconsulting
1,000 posts
 
The answer to your question is easy. The implementation is hard.

A good turntable does 2 things:
- it keeps external vibrations from affecting the sensitive cartridge as it reads the groove
- it maintains a stable speed

Of course there are other factors that affect the sound as well:
- an accurate and musical and dynamic cartridge
- an accurate and musical and dynamic phono stage
- all the wires in between
- the rest of the system and the room
- the record itself

There are many, many ways to try to meet the 2 TT goals, and that's where the art and science meet. There isn't just one best way.

Enjoy,
Bob
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