Experience With Linear Tracking Turntables

@mijostyn and @dover 

I get the mass is mass - likewise I also get the issue with reviewers - many a culprit there - too many to mention - a lot of Emperors New Clothes.

The Derrenger (at least i think that's the name) does a very sophisticated 'active' lateral movement - that makes sense.

The old B and O has a hybrid mechanical lateral insofar as it pivots and upon getting to a point shuffles along actively. remember - it had a very light arm and was properly thought out - in fact i liked thee engineering approach of thinking out of the box - shame there is no affordable modern alternative that can be fitted to other decks.

Well at least @mijostyn is correct about the immutability of sex. And very sorry (belatedly) that you lost someone to (presumably) gender dysphoria-related suicide.

The Holbo mk2 Airbearing Turntable System is a great turntable that has an air bearing platter and airbearing linear arm . It is VERY easy to set up and use. The compressor is completely silent and is used in the same room as the turntable. Unlike other air bearing tonearms on the market, the Holbo mk2 tonearm has the ability to adjust the VTA while playing the record and adjust the azimuth!! which is very, very important. Without this, there is no top sound, because every cartridge has at least a small inconsistency, which a good tonearm like the Holbo can fix. Tracking is excellent without problems, as is the choice of cartridge; you can use any!

The Modern World has actually produced possibly in 2024 or more recently 2025, a TT that has a Platter with a Platter Spindle that is rotating and is in transit, travelling towards a Tonearm that is laterally rigid but has horizontal bearing freedom. 

If anyone who wants one let me know, I will put them in touch with the Brand. 

I have been contemplating whether or not to contribute to this discussion for a couple of days.  Ben Franklin said to say all the good and mum on the bad.  Following his wisdom, I could easily justify silence.  There is benefit in disclosure in this case though.  So here goes:  All so called linear tracking tonearms hunt more or less constantly and in truth almost constantly have tracking error.  Seeking perfection in the fine art of playing records is very much akin to seeking the Holy Grail.  Ours is a flawed endeavor, best embraced for what it is.  If perfection is your goal you would be nearer to the mark in the digital realm.