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recessed center in old turntables platters ... why

why old turntable platters (like garrard for example) has a recessed center for labels and new ones (like VPI) don't?, I supposse that what is good for records in the 60s or 70s should be good now right?. would like to hear your opinions about this matter. Thanks in advance
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terry9
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My Nottingham Mentor has both recessed areas machined into a 1 inch cylinder of graphite. Aftermarket mats invariably diminish performance.
terry9
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Hello Tom.

Yes, recessed for label and recessed for lip. Nottingham Analogue is much under-appreciated IMO.

I discovered them shortly after I bought one of the first Lynn Basics, which was almost as good as Lynn's best-of-the-day, but for 20% of the cost. The first TT I heard which was vastly superior to the Basic was a NA, so I sprung for one of their premium tables, which I have to this day. After a re-plinthing and re-arming, it is quite something.

To top it off, NAS is a joy to deal with.
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