Pros and cons of belt drive Versus direct drive

Would like to hear opinions and facts of belt drive TT versus direct drive TT. Thanks.

dlh194802-07-2002 4:20am

blkadr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 739 posts 02-07-2002 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you could make a perfect motor direct drive might be better. As is motors are not and the cogging effect took direct drive out of high end. Garrards are still popular in GB but I dont think they can compete with good belt drives. It only makes sense to isolate the motor with a belt.
psychicanimal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,738 posts 02-08-2002 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good explanation, Celtic. It's all about proper design. I was told by Bill Parish (GTT Audio) that his TT for demoing equipment (I don't think he sells TTs) is a rim drive made in Switzerland. Told me it's so precised and rugged that it was used to cut masters. Which brings the point that masters are not cut with belt drives. Anyone who says belt drive is superior is biased.
dlh1948 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 02-09-2002 at 03:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you all for your input. I have a Denon DP80 that I am thinking about using in a custom installation. Was curious about thoughts on DD. Thanks again.