Why do turntables sound different?


Let's consider higher-end tables that all sound excellent. Same arm/cartridge and the rest of the chain. Turntable is a seemingly simple device but apparently not quite or not at all.
What do members of the 'scientific community' think?
inna

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TTs OUT of the room !! In fact all equipment OUT of the room.

Speakers and amps in room.

Long ICs , Short SCs

Does not mean that you will not need a decent rack and some isolation footers, spikes etc. but you won't need to spend big $$.

If your serious about Vinyl ?? At minimum; TT out of room. IMO.
rsf507,

There are multiple options available. I only stated one of mine. I did not rule out racks, isolation footers, spikes etc.
Thank you for including platforms like minus-k and Vibraplane. Let's not forget that Herzan platforms are available too. 
 
ICs and SCs are one of the options that I have chosen.

I do Like to spend $ on Older Whiskey, Faster horses, Younger Women and Audio. The rest; I am just going to Waste.

Best to All on this Journey 
Can you expand on steps going up the ladder? I am pondering my final TT. Avid TTs were recommended as a possible option to consider.
racedoc,

Thanks, I am in USA. I have decided to wait for the Technics 10R. Believe that it will be designed to take another arm of your choice. Plan on a Tri-planar 12". I think it will be a game changer.
moonglum,

Appreciate the Rockport link. As I research for my final TT ; Every bit of information is helpful toward making the final decision.

Thanks
Best to you 
moonglum,

Visited both of your links this morning. Again, I appreciate your solid information. Much food for thought here. Will definitely help and effect my future decision.

Best to You
Norb
inna,

I think that almost everyone on these forums, think that they are applying science and art to their system at whatever level they are at.

Few mention that they are new to this hobby.

Fewer mention that they are wannabes.

 I mostly agree with your comments. But, unless you have your Studer and have it fine tuned/ calibrated and your tapes match the calibration of that Studer; your almost in the same boat as the TT / vinyl people. I may be wrong on this point; perhaps you or Ralph can comment and clarify.

 I will still wait for the Technics 10R.

It would be great if you would post your system with pictures. Help us visualize. 

Thanks and Best