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Electronics · Turntables / Record Players

Belt drive vs. direct drive for home listening?

Reviewer consensus

For pure home listening, belt-drive decks like the Fluance RT85 are generally praised for lower motor noise and a quieter background. Direct-drive decks like the AT-LP120X are favored by anyone who wants pitch control, instant start, or DJ-style features. Neither is inherently better for sound, it's about use case.

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