Comments about Nottingham quirks

Thanks for the responses. I was considering switching to a Nottingham because it is the brand my local dealer carries. I try to purchase locally when I can so I can keep the local shops in business. This review really made stop and think if Nottingham tables throughout the line are not that good to deal with. What really confused me was how the reviewer basically slammed the interspace but the Nottingham 294 was listed as "Our top Picks" in the same magazine? The reviewer (Paul Seydor) basically says, he wouldn't buy this table if it were his own money. The 294 is only a few models up and pretty much carries the same features. Wouldn't his review cover most of the Nottingham line?

My brother has the table that the Interspace has replaced, the Nottingham Horizon SE. It doesn't have the same tonearm issues. I don't know why they would have changed that design. They are good tables, but I personally would have to agree with what the reviewer said about the quirks. I thnk the Rega P5 is a much better bet in that price range - far better tonearm (RB700) in particular.

I've never had any of those issues with either of the Nottinghams I've owned. They are well made and sound great, and are very easy to setup and use. I like starting the platter with a push, I think it's easier and quicker than a switch and the lack of fingerlift is a non issue as well.

I have a Spacedeck w/ an RB700 arm. Sounds fantastic with no humm at all other than the sl. humm from my tubed amps. I too thought the review was a bit off...

It was one of the worst product reviews I've seen in a while. And this from a magazine who almost always gives ambiguously good reviews of everything. It makes me nervous to buy any product by nottingham.