With respect I don't Doug's explantion is at all correct - at least when it comes to my experience with a Linn LP12 v VPI TNT v VPI HRX v TW Acustik Raven AC-3.
It is the OVERALL design, not whether it is suspended or not that makes it sound relaxed.
The Linn LP12 and a like are well known for their fast paced PRAT and fast nimble bass, not slow
VPI TNT has a velvety sound coupled with a big some will call bloated slow bass.
VPI HRX is very neutral, has prat, a deep but fast bass but to my ears can be a little too neutral and relentless - not relaxed enough.
TW Acustik Raven AC-3. A neutral device which actually tells you more about your tonearm and cartridge than it does bout the table itself.
My Graham phantom arm is fast, detailed and dynamic.
My ortofon AS309 12 inch arm is a little more relaxed, and a little slower in the bass and equally as enjoyable.
So how can my suspended turntable be both relaxed and fast and neutral?
It is the OVERALL design, not whether it is suspended or not that makes it sound relaxed.
The Linn LP12 and a like are well known for their fast paced PRAT and fast nimble bass, not slow
VPI TNT has a velvety sound coupled with a big some will call bloated slow bass.
VPI HRX is very neutral, has prat, a deep but fast bass but to my ears can be a little too neutral and relentless - not relaxed enough.
TW Acustik Raven AC-3. A neutral device which actually tells you more about your tonearm and cartridge than it does bout the table itself.
My Graham phantom arm is fast, detailed and dynamic.
My ortofon AS309 12 inch arm is a little more relaxed, and a little slower in the bass and equally as enjoyable.
So how can my suspended turntable be both relaxed and fast and neutral?