Despite the fact that it cannot be scratched, it can be damaged. The coating on the platter will be damaged if you scratch the surface of the turntable, which will make it difficult to play your music and might even result in scratching. Whether a belt-drive turntable will hold up better if you scratch a hard surface such as a record or a soft surface such as a CD or vinyl LP depends on the type of belt-drive turntable and the surface you’re scratching.