Experience With Linear Tracking Turntables

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.

@billstevenson 

All so called linear tracking tonearms hunt more or less constantly and in truth almost constantly have tracking error. 

This may be true for some mechanically driven linear tracking arms, but can you explain why you think air bearing linear tonearms "hunt".

If perfection is your goal you would be nearer to the mark in the digital realm.

Yes digital - only a little bit out ALL of the time. If you are a cyclist it would be like riding a bike on wheels that have 36 sides.

Pity that Mijo is no longer around with whom to argue. I want to know more about the TT that moves the platter with respect to the cartridge, instead of letting the tonearm move horizontally, I presume.

lewm

I want to know more about the TT that moves the platter with respect to the cartridge, instead of letting the tonearm move horizontally

I think you're referring to the Soulution 787. Info here. Odd design.