Comments about Nottingham quirks

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.

I own a Hyperspace and don't feel any of the Nottingham "quirks" mentioned are a downside. I don't experienced the 60 hz hum either.

I also own a Raven AC and wish it had a similar start/stop feature as the Nottingham.

I note that once the reviewer got the "quirks" issue off his chest he proceeds to praise the Nottingham for it's sound quality.