My current table is a thread driven high mass design with a opposing magnets on the plinth and platter to reduce bearing stress. I have both AC-thread (original) and DC belt drive on the same table, the later an add on from Galibier designs. I prefer the DC motor rigid belt from Galibier. It actually doesn't measure as good as the thread drive AC motor when analyzed with the Fieckert Adjust + but it is close. The difference in presentation I hear is that the Galibier motor and belt bring the performers into the room a little more and bring out dynamics compared to a little more laid back presentation of the original AC-thread drive. I have a feeling that the difference is more due to the better grip on the platter with the rigid belt drive from Galibier.
Kuzma also uses a rigid belt and DC motor design. I encourage you to audition the Stabi R/M or Ref2. I also had the opportunity to borrow a friends TechDas V with an SME 3012. You need to audition one of those too. I would have no concerns about the compressor as implemented by TechDas. It is totally silent. The TechDas imaged a little more precisely than either motor implementations on my table and kept the incredible dynamics. The vacuum hold down was also very nice.
Have fun and take your time. You cant go wrong if you buy what you liked hearing the best. My future table will likely be a Galibier, Kuzma or TechDas....