I have not heard that term used however I can venture a guess. I am thinking they are refering to it start time which is dictated by its torque. So good direct drive decks have high torque and will "pickup" quickly. Meaning they get up to full speed very quickly after pressing start.

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Nope, pickup means the cartridge with the needle.

aaah, thanks.. I thought that was the case

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Originally posted by Push2005 Ik ben net terug begonnen met cassettes op te kopen... Die pitchcontrol is echt ongelofelijk !

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Originally posted by Dj Thy Nope, pickup means the cartridge with the needle.

Sounds better than my answer.

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