Pros and cons of belt drive Versus direct drive

Would like to hear opinions and facts of belt drive TT versus direct drive TT. Thanks.

dlh194802-07-2002 4:20am

blkadr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 739 posts 02-07-2002 at 10:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you could make a perfect motor direct drive might be better. As is motors are not and the cogging effect took direct drive out of high end. Garrards are still popular in GB but I dont think they can compete with good belt drives. It only makes sense to isolate the motor with a belt.