Bruce B
WBF Founding Member, Pro Audio Production Member
Except for the TT of Bruce's friend, I strongly suspect the problem is unrelated to stylus drag.
Insert usual disclaimers here - Don
I think the TT was a Nottingham Spacedeck? Just read some of the REVIEWS. You DO have to start the platter with your hand.... geez...
Use "Fletcher didn’t even feel that an on/off switch was necessary; he expects you to start the platter spinning by hand." "Setup is relatively simple, provided you’re familiar with turntables."