I chose this because of the direct drive turntables. Smooth running and precise speed control contribute to good sound. That he has no automatic functions do not bother me absolutely, I think that only increases the fun of the operation and is also somehow nostalgic. Very useful and a good optical effect is the target light. The reproduction of my old records is amazingly good, somehow different and original and digitally. But you can also have. Through the USB port and the included software CD, the old disks can be digitized on the PC. By the way, I operate the DUAL with the line function at two CREATIVE T20-powered speakers and save me by another amplifier. The sound is super and is sufficient for a normal living room mE completely out. Absolute buy recommendation!