I had a Phase Linear 8000 for like 15-20 years starting back in the early 80's. It was very cool, totally automatic with the arm maintaining the constant perpenicularity to the radius of the platter. When it finally broke and I replaced it with a relatively inexpensive belt drive table, the improvement and clarity was incredible. I wish it broke 10 years earlier.
I believe there are companies that make linear tracking arms that can fit some turntables, but I am sure they would be hard to set up. I'm not aware of any tables that come with those linear tracking arms.
The thing that killed B&O is that their tables forced you to buy their cartridges which were mediocre. Plus they cared more about the looks blending into your home decor versus the sound quality.
I know there are some out there that think direct drive offers a better value than belt-drive tables, but I would challenge them to listen to a Rega P3 or P6 or even a mid end Project or Music Hall table.
I believe there are companies that make linear tracking arms that can fit some turntables, but I am sure they would be hard to set up. I'm not aware of any tables that come with those linear tracking arms.
The thing that killed B&O is that their tables forced you to buy their cartridges which were mediocre. Plus they cared more about the looks blending into your home decor versus the sound quality.
I know there are some out there that think direct drive offers a better value than belt-drive tables, but I would challenge them to listen to a Rega P3 or P6 or even a mid end Project or Music Hall table.