Why do turntables sound different?

"Maybe all three should be matched"

I would add everything thing else in the chain.  One size fits all does not really fit in audio regardless of the ad copy and graphs.

There is no formula for audio GESTALT, so science is not going to jump on that band wagon.

Mankind science is a finite observation of infinity.  We can only hope infinity in the long run, will have its day in court.

So for this finite point in time, using our ears, is the best final judge for our own gestalt systems.

Atmasphere

Would love to hear the differences on the above 3 turntables you liked.  You have direct drive and a heavy platter with 3 motors and lighter platter with 1 papst motor.

I would like to hear about the tone, body, decay, attack, pitch, and separation of instruments.

Thanks Tom