How much is an ELP Laser Turntable?
ELP sells built-to-order laser turntables directly to consumers in two versions (LT-basic, and LT-master), at a reported cost (unpublished) of approximately $16,000 for the basic model.
What does linear tracking mean?
adjective. (of a tone arm) designed to move across a phonograph record in a straight line, instead of an arc, so that as the needle tracks the groove, its orientation remains unchanged.
Are vertical turntables good?
The Pro-Ject VT-E BT is our top choice for vertical turntables, because it is incredibly well made and delivers high quality sound. Naturally, that means it sells for a higher price than other models on this list. You can output the sound to your stereo system, or to a set of Bluetooth speakers.
Are linear turntables good?
The arms found on mass market linear tracking turntables are pretty universally poor and their complexity meant that they were hammered on sound quality by the conventional decks around them, which were cheaper to build, more reliable and more flexible.
How much does an ELP laser turntable cost?
ELP LT-1XA Laser Turntable, $20,500.00, 30-50 rpm and 60-90 rpm, inc. switched equalizer, line-level output,…
What was the original purpose of the ELP turntable?
The ELP was originally marketed to libraries and restoration outfits as the ideal device for archiving rare or badly worn records to tape or CD. But its virtues are just as important to audiophiles with large record collections.
Can a record be played back on an ELP?
You simply have to clean—preferably wet clean on a machine like the Clearaudio Matrix or the VPI HW-16.5 or HW-17F—a record before putting it on the ELP’s platter, though if a record has recently been wet-cleaned, vacuumed dry, and properly stored, it is possible to play it back on the ELP after thoroughly re-vacuuming its surface.
Can you play LPs on a laser turntable?
Having a laser turntable makes it possible to play LPs as one would a CD. That is, one can select a particular track to play, repeat it or the entire disc virtually any number of times, program a group of tracks to play in any order, pause, etc.