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A good turntable should have the following features and specifications:
1. Material: The platter should be made of a heavy, dense material like acrylic or glass to provide a stable and steady rotating surface, minimizing vibration.
2. Drive mechanism: There are two types of drive mechanisms in turntables, belt drive and direct drive. Belt drive is quieter and has less vibration but direct drive has a more accurate speed. Choose a turntable with a reliable drive mechanism.
3. Platter speed: The platter should rotate at a consistent speed of 33.3 or 45 RPM depending on the record size.
4. Cartridge: The cartridge is the part that touches the record and has a significant impact on sound quality. Moving magnet and moving coil are the two main types of cartridges. Moving magnet is more common and less expensive.
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