Nice thread and lots to learn, however I am not sure which aspect to bother about in this whole game. I own a Nouvelle Platine BTW.
Another thing, whenever there is a discussion of "well designed" TTs, the names that come up are Seiki, Technics, Victor, Luxman etc, all Japanese TTs. What about EMT ? Where do they stand ? Arent they suppose to be one of the best TTs of their age ? I know the 927 has achieved legendary status but why should we leave out the smaller models like 938, 930 and 950, they built to similar standards as well! I havent measured but I would guess they hold their speeds as good as any of the DDs and Idlers discussed here and have great bearings. However they are rarely discussed in this forum.
Another thing, whenever there is a discussion of "well designed" TTs, the names that come up are Seiki, Technics, Victor, Luxman etc, all Japanese TTs. What about EMT ? Where do they stand ? Arent they suppose to be one of the best TTs of their age ? I know the 927 has achieved legendary status but why should we leave out the smaller models like 938, 930 and 950, they built to similar standards as well! I havent measured but I would guess they hold their speeds as good as any of the DDs and Idlers discussed here and have great bearings. However they are rarely discussed in this forum.