What goes beneath your Nottingham?

May I suggest a Lenco? Sell the Not.
All the $, weight, platforms, springs, balls and tweaks will not help to bring the
magic of music from the grooves. It will get you close, but...
I see the Nottingham, like W.C. Fields see's women- "nice to look at, but I
wouldn't want to have one". They are cool looking and seeing them in a
movie really raised their appeal.
But, many folks "had" the Nottingham. Not sure if it was replaced
or merely got out of vinyl all together (frustration).
Simple is better. Better for the money spent and definitely for the results.
IMO, the Lenco is far superior and you will never look back.
Lest I forget:
Remember, friends don't let friends use belt drives.

Shake yur booty-
No, see W.C. quote. But I know 2 folks who did (replaced by the Lenco).
On the Lenco thread, someone posted the question: what did you replace when you got a Lenco? I don't know if it was posted on the "baby thread", or the old monster thread which was mysteriously deleted by Audiogon. Lots of expensive belt drives bit the big one.

Jdodmead,
Say what?

Shakey,
I guess I ought to clearly state- I have never owned a Nottingham. I've listened to enough of them to know "...I wouldn't wanna have one". I would not say "only a passing acquaintance". I have played many LPs on 2 Spacedecks. Both use the same amps, more expensive speakers, cables, cartridge, etc.
In many ways, I feel the source is most important. Without a very good source, the best speakers, amps, room, cables will only color the poor quality from where it all begins.
Please don't get your belt all bunched up, just not my taste.
They are pretty good and nice to look at.
I hope you like yours.

Back to the original post- why spend $1k, $2k, or even $3k on a "good" turntable and find it necessary to add a platform, then balls , then another platform, then a better rack, on and on?
Is it just the thrill of spending money?