As Willster suggests, the platters of the Studio and Studietto turntables are part of the (direct drive) motor system. And the Pabst setup is quite different from the JVC version (which is also quartz crystal speed controlled.)
The MSRP of the Studio (without arm) was from $3000 - $4500 during the three years it was made. I think the more expensive table you are referring to was the Reference -- a belt driven TT that was made from 1987 -1992 and cost $19,000 - $32,500 over its production lifetime. The new Reference (without arm) is $250,000. Go for it!
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The MSRP of the Studio (without arm) was from $3000 - $4500 during the three years it was made. I think the more expensive table you are referring to was the Reference -- a belt driven TT that was made from 1987 -1992 and cost $19,000 - $32,500 over its production lifetime. The new Reference (without arm) is $250,000. Go for it!
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