29-02-2004, 05:41 PM
Quote:Originally posted by picanin
Ed the buzz you are hearing is one of the negative aspects of having a direct drive motor powering your turntable. Audiophile turntables are almost always belt drive using a decoupled suspension - a combination which tends to do away with that annoying buzz. My ancient Pink Triangle PTII is whisper quiet when running and they can be made even quieter by the addition of after market modifications to the motor and power supply - my PTII actually runs of a 12v rechargeable battery supply to make it quieter and more stable.
Hmm, I see. Unfortunately in a DJ turntable, you can't really do without a direct drive, because you need the torque. Only the cheaper (beginner) turntables have Belt drives these days, although I know thats only the case with DJ turntables and not fancy ones like yours.
Unfortunately belt drives are way too sluggish for mixing.... so I guess the "buzz" has to stay...
I'd be quite keen to hear the quality of one of these monster turntables though.... must be something pretty special..
