Brinkmann Bardo vs Transrotor Fat Bob Reference

Hi Lewm,

I used Google Chrome and translated to English to find the differences between TMD and FMD
This link covers FMD

http://www.audio.de/testbericht/der-grosse-transrotor-rondino-fuer-11000-euro-1093443.html

This link covers TMD:
http://www.hifi-regler.de/shop/transrotor/transrotor_tmd_lager_60_mm.php?SID=32b425f2710b79c916d273ffc6305f2f

I used the Google Chrome translate. I can speak, read and write auf Deutsche. The FMD appears to still be a belt drive type system, but with another magnetic bearing for the driving belt, versus the magnetic bearing for the platter itself.

I guess you could say this would be like modding your Harley with every chrome accessory possible.

Ciao,
Audioquest4life

TMD = Transrotor Magnet Drive

Using a ring bearing surrounding the platter bearing underneath the subplatter driven by a belt. The ring bearing holds the magnets that attacts the magnets in the subplatter above. This ring bearing is still mounted on the same plinth as the main bearing.

Diagram of TMD

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FMD = Free Magnet Drive

Using a belt-drive motor pod underneath the turntable. The motor pod holds the magnet that attracts the magnets in the subplatter above. FMD differs from TMD is that FMD is completely mechanically separated from the turntable above. Similar system in the Clearaudio Statement and EAR Disk Master.

Diagram of FMD . . . and . . . more pictures.

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Lewm, it seems I am spoken for :s

I looked it up, too. Life could have been simpler if they just made a direct-drive turntable instead, the new politically correct term for which is "magnetic drive". Why bother with the belt at all? If one insists on the ultimate in isolation, they could have made a direct-drive that magnetically drives the top platter. Maybe I can get to hear Audioquest's TMD some day.

Ultimately the success of a drive system comes down to implentation & the talent of the audio engineer. Price point does play a part. The old addage applies that you pay, you get. Though if you watch the 'Gon, some killer decks come up fs now and then. I just love the TR tables & I can say i'm sticking with them. They have 40 years of experience which gives you assurance.