I recently had the opportunity to audition the DPS turntable which, unlike most tables, has a certain amount of friction designed into the bearing. This, when paired with a high quality/high torque motor, is said to allow for greater speed stability--sort of like shifting to a lower gear when driving down a steep hill and allowing the engine to provide some breaking effect and thus greater vehicular stability. I am intrigued by this idea and was wondering what other people thought about this design approach. Are there other tables which use this bearing principal? One concern I have is that by introducing friction you may also be introducing noise. Comments?
Can we return to a discussion about technical issues on turntables...... Do someone have some technical input to give.
Otherwise I will rather continue watching FC Barcelona destroy FC Bayern München (which by the way - is today a display of applied superior technique and cool intelligence (but displayed with a burning heart!!) over ignorance, arrogance and selfsatisfaction (football not turntable design....) - go Barca !!!!
Switch on the TV - much more entertaining than this thread by now.
Have you seen/heard the new Platine Verdier Magnum with 135 pounds 50 cm diamater massive platter levitated by hydraulic oil suspension inverted bearing ? A work of art to say the least !
Dertonarm, before you go, what specific test/thickness of aramid or dyneema do you recommend, and what type of knot do you use? I have something like the no-force platter bearing & thread drive sytem you describe(though achieved by means other than dual motors) and would like to try your threads.
The complex system I have been referring to IS the turntable. I don't believe you are really this thick-headed. I believe you are just looking for a flame war. Try AudioAsylum, they love that stuff over there.
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