I decided to buy a Tachometer to test the accuracy of my 301 and 1210 platter speed. You can buy one from ebay simply by searching in the sound and vision section and typing "tachometer" they range in price from £10-30. I think I paid £25 I could have got it cheaper but decided I wanted one sooner rather than six weeks later from China. I'd always had a nagging doubt that the speed of the 1210 wasn't upto scratch especially with the heavy Mike New Cu+Al platter and a 3Kg glass platter mat. Well after a little faffing the platter span at exactly 33.3 and 45 rpm. The Tachometer did rely on a reflective strip and the tachometer has to be LEVEL when taking a reading other than that I would heartily recommend spending the £25.