Yes, simplicity generally helps. You often get a better sound out of smaller speakers driven at about two thirds of their power than bigger ones driven at about a tenth or less.
T-table speeds can be worth checking too, but it’s tricky. I used to compare songs on vinyl against the same songs on youtube, but the uploads aren’t always accurate either. Or, you can mess about with ‘post-it’ stickers on the platter and the stop-watch on your phone for hours of geeky fun!
