Torque/platter speed is just fine. All auto f(x)'s work seamlessly. Nice that's there's no power switch to forget about: It's on when you use it, auto off when it's idle. Smart design and an excellent price/performance first deck for anyone new to vinyl me thinks. Like i mentioned, it becomes a manuel deck with a flick of a hidden switch too. Highly recommended if you come across one in minty shape! No wood laminate plinth, but still quite a "Looker."