Morten this is what I so luv about your channel, you aren't afraid to do things differently than most viewers, you could have just did pictures and talked, but no you went through the extra mile to show not just the differences among tables, but digital as well, way to go Morten, way to go. I did something similarly this month with a Denon DP3000ne, Technics SL1200GR and a VPI Classic and even though the two direct drive tables had similar drive, especially in the bass region, they sounded different with the Denon being smoother and the Technics being brighter. The VPI Classic has the better arm and detail retrieval was better overall. I wanted to know especially since the Denon uses a different power supply, similar in design to the updated Technics SL1200GR2. The Denon is more neutral and warm. Cartridge used so far between all three is the Hana ML. It is just amazing how different, even with the same music, turntables can sound.

Thank you for this review. After listening to the files, I'm for the Technics hands down, even over the Tidal version.

Thank you for mentioning 78rpm, which is a turntable core feature for me. Have the SL-1200GR and really like it a lot. I do admit, the Yamaha looks stunning, though.

A big thank you for such a comprehensive review. I also appreciated the fact that you did not 'sit on the fence' I have downloaded the sample files and look forward to playing them on my much more modest (Yamaha CR 2020) system

As a Technics fan, I must say Pioneer looks amazing! Just WOW!!! What an amazing machine! No doubt that direct drive has advantages, yet in a room environment when one is just to enjoy the music, Pioneer probably has more to offer

Excellent comparison

bass and low end was noticeable better with the 1200G. Also was more silent than the GT-5000. I downloaded and clickrepaired both tracks and the program removed more clicks and pops on the GT-5000 track than the 1200G one. The GT-5000 has a more airy sound. I have the original GT-2000, a direct drive unit, with an upper 3 kg copper mat, it sounds really nice. Thinking about adding an external power supply, which is supposed to increase the performance even more. I was wondering how it would compare against the GT-5000, but now after this comparison, I'm wondering if it'll better than the 1200G. I find the sound presentation of the latter very appealing...

Great comparison and just what I was looking for. Thank you.

Great review thanks. I would have loved to hear your take on the comparison between the 3 different sources. Really like your videos - please can we have some more?

Wow, well done, thanks! What headshell is used on the Technics?

very nice for me the Yamaha had better bass and dynamics drum strikes sounded most real but timing sounded off compared to the Roon, the Roon was obviously clean and quieter - homogenized sound tho - the Technics was the worst of the 3 - sounding like a mix of the two with record noise and pops boring sounding and for me sounded off timing wise the system sounded off with Technics even though its quartz locked for me it sounded off timing wise as well - I wonder if you can comment -

Been missing you 😘. Please review the lyngdorf tdai 3400

Wouldn't the straight tone arm cause more tracking error? Why are most tone arms offset anyway?

Both turntables are awesome. But I want to have an improved Technics SL-1500C (or SL-100C) on the same quality level as the 1200G. I prefer the cleaner look without the "DJ" Features.

Great capture! What is that professional recorder?

Yamaha has more resolution just more of it more vibrant.

Delicious material ? I never heard of it, Delicious food yes 👍.

Wich one do you like best when it comes to sound quality?

I prefered the Yamaha. Much more dynamic.

Hi, How good is the phono stage on it? Good enough to not buying a separate one? Thinking seriously about buying one, but if I'll do it I'll be run out of money to add an external phono preamp worthy of a cartridge around 2K. Any advice will be appreciated. Kind regards