Quote Originally Posted by Oldpinkman View Post
And Martin - what do your plots tell us about this platter mass/inertia issue? They don't measure any of the heavy platters.
In isolation, Richard, it tells you little except that the Technics has a great drive system with little signs of motor cogging, the MN Bearing doesn't have stiction and and the Funk/Achromat combo are an ideal weight. That's why I suggested that we need similar plots for some heavier combinations where we can start to make comparisons.

Remember, though, that all the test plots are taken at 33rpm and the issues with heavy platters are more evident at 45rpm. Two of the reasons I didn't notice the issue for quite a while is that the problem is subtle at 33rpm and you need to know your system very well; and I rarely play 45rpm material.