It's kind of a CLD (constrained layer damping) construction: hard alloy top-plate, plastic damping inside, rubber bottom plinth, decoupled rubber feet - it gets 'softer' the further down you get. I get the impression a fair amount of thought has gone into it, especially from the MkII onwards, i.e. after it's adoption as a club deck, which is about the most hostile environment imaginable for a turntable. I've never had one at home to listen to, nor even heard one in a decent system, but I've had a 'go' on a pair (attempting to beat match a couple of copies of Hardfloor's Fish 'n' Chips) and they are very solid and well made turntables. I suspect they are a bargain at the price.

Tony.