Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis?

I got the bit about the same bearing from Fremer:

"Brinkmann uses the same platter bearing in his belt-driven 'tables. While in those designs the bearing is electrically heated, that's not necessary in the Bardo, he says—the motor's quiescent current produces enough warmth."

I took this to mean that the bearing is heated, but by the motor itself rather than by the PS. Same bearing, different heating source. But I could easily be wrong.

Sksos1, have you compared the Bardo to the Balance, by chance, being a Brinkmann dealer?

No I have not. Loving the Bardo nothing has told me to look higher.

The dd motor will supply some heat to the bearing but not at the level of regulated precision as the discrete bearing heater in the thread drives. It's not strictly the same.

Phil

Well, I went and did it. Oasis on the way. I should take delivery by the end of next week. Thanks to all.