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From: chris@leadsv.UUCP (Chris Salander)
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Subject: Re: Turntable Controversy
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Date: Fri, 28-Jun-85 16:30:29 EDT
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Summary: Belt vs. Direct Drive Turntables

In article <1920@ut-ngp.UTEXAS>, sunil@ut-ngp.UTEXAS (Sunil Trivedi) writes:
> One person (actually the guy who sold me the turntable) told me that
> direct-drive turntables were the 'in things' in the turntable world.
> Another guy (after my purchase) told me that belt-drive turntables
> are back in style.  It may be a little too late for me since I already
> coughed up money, but others out there may be interested in knowing
> which is better and which brands shine.
> 

	A good rule of thumb for buying turntables depends on the price
range.  If you are looking at cheaper models, the direct drive is better,
since it is simpler and more reliable.  Cheap belt drive turntables are
less accurate and reliable.

	When you are looking at an expensive range of turntables, the
belt drive tables are better.  When more money is put into the system,
refinements are possible with belt drives that allow them to improve
upon the direct drive.

	Low cost, buy direct drive; high cost, buy belt drive.