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The advantage is the coolness factor.

Ellis

On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 2:57 PM, Gary A. Galo <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Martin,
>
> The advantage is the complete lack of friction between a conventional
> spindle and bearing shaft. That friction is what causes rumble, along with
> noise transmitted from the motor to the platter.
>
> Gary
>
> ____________________________
>
> Gary Galo
> Audio Engineer Emeritus
> The Crane School of Music
> SUNY at Potsdam, NY 13676
>
> "Great art presupposes the alert mind of the educated listener."
> Arnold Schoenberg
>
> "A true artist doesn't want to be admired, he wants to be believed."
> Igor Markevitch
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Martin Fisher
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 10:18 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] A "levetating Turntable"
>
> " One concern would be the possibility of the platter moving relative to
> the arm/cartridge/stylus. Ideally, there should be no relative movement
> between the cartridge and the record groove."
>
>
> My thoughts exactly Gary.  And what is the advantage over a traditional
> bearing?  No bearing to wear??  Sounds like keeping up with the Jonzez to
> me!  :-)
>
> Martin
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Gary A. Galo
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 5:04 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] A "levetating Turntable"
>
> An interesting idea. What surprises me is the price - a very reasonable
> $1050 US. One concern would be the possibility of the platter moving
> relative to the arm/cartridge/stylus. Ideally, there should be no relative
> movement between the cartridge and the record groove.
>
> Stanton once made a turntable with magnetic suspension, but while theirs
> eliminated the vertical thrust bearing, there was still a shaft that made
> horizontal contact with the sleeve.
>
> Best,
> Gary
>
> ____________________________
>
> Gary Galo
> Audio Engineer Emeritus
> The Crane School of Music
> SUNY at Potsdam, NY 13676
>
> "Great art presupposes the alert mind of the educated listener."
> Arnold Schoenberg
>
> "A true artist doesn't want to be admired, he wants to be believed."
> Igor Markevitch
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:
> [log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Ramm
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 5:32 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [ARSCLIST] A "levetating Turntable"
>
> _MAG-LEV  Audio - Levitating turntable_ (https://maglevaudio.com/)
>
>
>
> Steve Ramm
>



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