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RE: Most turntable thrust bearings

I think modern platter bearings can be made almost noise free. I have a feeling the "rumble" we used to hear about was caused more by the motor than the platter bearing. Idler drive turntables were probably most susceptible to rumble from the motor. One of the reasons for belt drive platters was to minimize motor noise from affecting the platter. Direct-drive turntables seem to have very low rumble measurements, too.

This is just my opinion. I haven't made any measurements, but I don't think platter bearing noise is anything to worry about on either of my two turntables.

Best regards,
John Elison

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