QED wasn't really known for their audio equipment but, everyone knew they made some quality audio accessories like switch boxes, and I should know as I have one and it's great stuff, much better than the Realistic ones, that's for sure. But, when it came down to the R232EN, I wasn't too sure. When I saw it, all I could say was "QED made a turntable?" But, it had some quality stuff put into it. A glass platter, tri-point isolation feet, a nice light weight aluminum tone arm and it does say the motor is quartz lock. I will admit I do enjoy non-suspended belt drive turntables and I really like the Cambridge Audio TT-50. That being said, I like this turntable too! I think it sounds pretty nice. As well, I am a sucker of a nice glass platter! The QED "EN" model uses a DC motor with electronic speed controls between the 33/45rpm instead of taking the platter off and moving the belt to a different part of the motor spindle, which is nice. It'