Phild is right. This appears to be the old Finial laser turntable from years ago. Looks like they finally got a company to manufacture and market it, hopefully for far less than the original $30K price (which back then, was in Goldmund Reference territory--now, with the Rockport, Walker and SME tables out there it doesn't look so imposing, does it?). The biggest problem it had before, as I recall, was that if there was a speck of dust on the record it would cause terrible sounds through your speakers. There are some who like it quite a bit, others who could pass on it; check the AA archives. I believe that Ralph Glassgal, of Ambiphonics fame, has one and a friend of mine has been trying to get me to go listen to it with him, since we're nearby, but I'm still having trouble getting myself interested in it, particularly since I have a major dust problem in my house.
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Rcprince, I once asked Ralph Glasgal about his Finial TT and he intimated that the tics and pops caused by dust were a real issue. In fact, he used it in conjunction with some sort of electronic device that was designed to minimize the tics and pops. But it would be nice to have instant track access for all my LPs, if it works that way... |
I have a CD from this company. It compares the original LP, scratchy and all, to the same but played on the laser turntable. I was not impressed with it. There wasn't a drastic difference. Maybe a little cleaned up but not sounding like the original master tape! I'd like to hear a new lp played from this gadget. I hope this player finds a home among vinyl lovers as it does sound unique. Also, it's a first generation player. Remember your record player from the 60's? Joe |
Looks like they just came out with a new line of models beginning of this month. Info from manufacturer here: http://www.elpj.com/ |
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