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  ELP Laser Turntable: about the LT
Laser Turntable is "No Needle, No Wear ™." The LT features an absolutely contact-free optical pickup system.
That's why the laser beam reads everything – including dirt and dust in addition to the audio signal – in the groove, so the vinyl record must be absolutely clean and free of debris.
The incident area of the laser beam on the groove is only a fourth the contact area of the best stereo needle and twenty-six times smaller than a mono needle.
www.elpj.com /about/index.html   (800 words)

  
 Bill Gaw AA Chapter 55: ELP Laser Turntable
While the three sighting lasers use A/D conversion to run their electronics and servo motors, the reading laser's signal is kept analog for the transition from light to electrical signal output, thus no digital conversion.
There is also no turntable bearing or motor noise that is transmitted through a stylus while maximum stereo separation is achieved, as each side of the groove is being read by a separate laser.
The turntable should be placed on a flat surface after unlocking the platter's mechanism by turning the unit on its left side, and rotating a large screw on the bottom counterclockwise about 20 turns.
www.enjoythemusic.com /magazine/viewpoint/0404/aachapter55.htm   (2978 words)

  
 Boing Boing: Laser turntable plays records like CDs
The ELP laser turntable reads LPs with lasers -- the manufacturer claims that the lasers can read "virgin" parts of the grooves that haven't been touched by needles and produce a better sound, and that the five laser read-head lets you skip forward and back across or within tracks as you would with a CD.
Two Tracking Laser beams are directed to the left and to the right shoulders of the groove of the record.
Two additional laser beams are directed at the left groove wall and the right groove wall just below the tracking beams.
www.boingboing.net /2006/02/13/laser_turntable_play.html   (389 words)

  
 ELP Laser Turntable: Plays Vinyl Records without a Needle
"The ELP Laser Turntable is unique in that it uses laser beams instead of a phono cartridge to play the traditional analog LP records.
When the LP record is well maintained, the ELP laser turntable can reproduce music that is at par with or better than the Compact Disc.
I would like to tell you why ELP continues to promote the Laser Turntable (LT) in the wake of the digital music revolution.
www.elpj.com   (456 words)

  
 Laser Turntable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Boeing-led Airborne Laser team announced today the successful completion of a series of tests involving its high energy laser at the Systems Integration Lab at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. During this test series, lasing duration and power were demonstrated at levels suitable for the destruction of multiple classes of ballistic missiles.
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As the use of lasers in the metalworking industry has grown, this scale produced during the laser cutting process has become one of the most widely encountered inorganic soils in the metal finishing industry.
laserturntable.fellturntables.com   (1908 words)

  
 Laser Turntable - SH Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
However, the laser assembly lasts a certain number of hours and he suggested buying a spare just in case the company isn't around in a few years.
BTW, the ELP turntable has been around since the late 1980's when it was called the "Finial" turntable.
One advantage for the laser turntable is that it plays an established old format, not a fledging new one.
www.stevehoffman.tv /forums/showthread.php?t=9493   (1715 words)

  
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The ELP Corporation's turntable seemed to be a truly reliable, Japanese made version of the ill-fated American Finial design.
The fact that the laser pickup illuminates and sees the entire groove wall from top to bottom means that any dirt mite in the groove will cause a click.
ELP used to sell its turntables through representatives in a variety of countries but now it is putting the emphasis on direct sales.
members.lycos.co.uk /jeffdammer/files/elp/elp.htm   (1512 words)

  
 2005 Home Entertainment Show Page 6 - Featured Article - Digital Trends
century by beaming a laser onto the record grooves so that there is no physical contract whatsoever with the record.
There are a total of five lasers: two for the left and right groove walls, two for tracking groove pitch, and one for tracking groove warp.
Since the optical pickup is controlled by microprocessors, the laser turntable operates much like a CD player with cueing to individual cuts, random access, and repeat play, and it offers numerous programming possibilities.
news.digitaltrends.com /featured_article21_page6.html   (649 words)

  
 SoundStage! Vinyl Word - ELP Corporation LT-2XRC Laser Turntable (9/2005)
The ELP laser turntable was developed over 20 years ago, during the dawn of the digital era.
Of the three remaining lasers, two read the left and right sides of the groove while the final laser maintains proper height and keeps the two reading lasers focused on the groove.
There is nothing missing with the Laser Turntable; rather there is something missing with the cartridge, and that which is missing is what audiophiles have not knowingly grown to like.
www.soundstage.com /vinyl/vinyl200509.htm   (3474 words)

  
 Needle Turntable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Of course parts such as the turntable needle must periodically be replaced.
ELP Laser Turntable: the Needle vs. the Laser
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needleturntable.fellturntables.com   (641 words)

  
 ELP LASER TURNTABLE
The information I'm receiving about this turntable is becoming pretty lengthy, and the ELP is also a totally unique component, so I felt the creation of a dedicated file would assist readers looking for everything posted about the ELP on this website.
It should be able to read and reproduce what the current laser may be missing; the sharp angles of the dirt and, ultimately, the individuality of the music previously hidden within the grooves.
The ELP turntable could still be some type of sonic breakthrough even as this is written, but we would wait until considerably more questions and doubts were allayed before making the expensive choice of actually purchasing a model.
www.high-endaudio.com /RC-ELP.html   (4674 words)

  
 VibeXtreme > Toys > Hardware > Laser Turntable
The dream of a turntable that could play individual tracks like a CD and leave no wear on your records has long been a standing dream ever since Edison dropped his first track.
Having no contact with the record and a optical surface area ¼ the size of a regular needle, the LT is capable of reproducing sound that is close to the original.
When a record is first loaded, The Laser Turntable scans the disc for gaps between recordings.
www.vibextreme.com /toys/hardware/hardware002.shtml   (825 words)

  
 AudioReview.com's Forum Archives
ELP claims the laser turntable sounds better, and certainly there are theoretical reasons to think that it might.
This turntable may be "expensive" but it is 1/4 the price of the highest-priced turntable I've seen (the Rockport one), so that's a relative matter.
There's a problem with laser pick up: the wavelength of the laser is not narrow enough to resolve the highest frequencies in the grooves.
archive.audioreview.com /02/0EED03FE.php   (1164 words)

  
 Laser Turntable   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Vinyl LPs are fragile collectors' items of the day, set aside quietly to be played rarely if ever.
Well the ELP Laser Turntable eliminates any risk of LPs ever getting knicked.
Using five separate laser beams to explore the grooves (much like a CD player) it boasts the ability to play a record thousands of times without damaging the vinyl.
www.ubergizmo.com /15/archives/2006/02/laser_turntable.html   (110 words)

  
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We truly believe the Laser Turntable is a fine product or we would not have represented it.
Even though the most popular Laser Turntable has a previously published price of $9,400 (now $14,999 on the ELP website) we know of no customer that has ever paid that price.
We advise you keep your old turntable when you find records that are too noisy for the LT, or for colored or clear records.
www.smartdev.com /LT/laserturntable.html   (2126 words)

  
 Turntable Information Secrets | Turntable Information Results   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Elp laser turntable plays vinyl records without a needle, presented by audioturntable, ltd. Over time each category history, gallery, diy, etc. We continue our holiday buyers guide today by offering information and tips on choosing the right turntable and cartridge, for those interested in playing records on their home systems.
In the world of turntabling playing the devices a DJ uses to create electronic music everything, including political sound bites and operatic concertos, is subject to manipulation achieved by terms that seem to apply more to a preschool than a dance club.
In addition, the turntable enables the use of 27 and 30 inch diameter Duoforms that nearly double output capability of those pipe sizes.
www.turntablestore.info /turntable-information.html   (1039 words)

  
 The ELP Laser Turntable
ELP LT-1RC Laser Turntable, $10,500.00, 30-50 rpm and 60-90 rpm, MM phono level output (also available with RIAA equalizer, line-level output), ELP LT-2XRC laser turntable, 30-rpm, $14,300.00.
Both ELP models allow the angle at which the laser hits the groove to be slightly varied.
ELP used to sell its turntables through representatives in a variety of countries but now all sales are factory direct.
www.smartdev.com /LT/Ltreview.html   (1166 words)

  
 Turntable Cd   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ELP Laser Turntable: about the LT Play and program your Laser Turntable like a CD player.
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cdturntable.fellturntables.com /turntablecd   (702 words)

  
 bestkungfu weblog » Laser turntable
Filed in: tech, Thu, May 12 2005 20:38 PT Gizmodo has news of a turntable that reads the grooves via laser, so as not to wear down your vinyl.
Hmmn, don’t really have time to google this extensively, but as far as I know, this has existed, in one form or another, for a good two decades.
Not sure about the details, but it definitely involved the use of laser to get contact-free reading of “vinyl”; records.
www.bestkungfu.com /archive/date/2005/05/laser-turntable   (256 words)

  
 The Laser Turntable - Softpedia
Because this is the truth, no matter how advanced the turntable the disc will get scratched.
That was the case until now, because warm sound lovers are able to purchase (for enormous sums of money) a turntable which allows them to listen to LPs for as long as they like without scratching them.
And that’s not all; since there is no mechanical component to come in contact with the vinyl material, everything relying on laser, the user can use the remote control to select the desired track or to program songs.
news.softpedia.com /news/The-Laser-Turntable-17776.shtml   (425 words)

  
 Turntables - UK Shopping & Price Comparison   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Project Debut III Mk 3 Turntable is here, with a superior Pro-Ject 8.6 arm.
The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience X-Pack is a turntable with performance to match its terrific looks and is one of the easiest-to-operate designs available.
The Pro-ject RPM5 is a slickly-designed and built turntable from a manufacturer who have become the experts at delivering quality turntables.
turntables.gtfa.co.uk /antique-dir.html   (340 words)

  
 Seen this yet ? Laser turntable... - Lansing Heritage Forums
Thing I don't like about the laser turntables is that you can't play colored, printed or clear vinyl.
I have a few records that are critical to my vinyl collection that are such and with a $19k turntable I would feel happy if I could play them too.
There's got to be a way to "record" the topography of the disc and interpret that, no? Seemed possible to me, but a huge allocation of resources at this point.
www.audioheritage.org /vbulletin/showthread.php?t=5838   (806 words)

  
 ELP Laser Turntable: plays vinyl records without a needle, presented by Audioturntable, Ltd.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ELP Laser Turntable: plays vinyl records without a needle, presented by Audioturntable, Ltd.
The Laser Turntable is perfect for record collectors, archivists and vinyl enthusiasts alike.
Information for those interested in purchasing a Laser Turntable or LT accessories.
www.audioturntable.com   (143 words)

  
 ELP Laser Turntable: purchase information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
ELP has been manufacturing and promoting the Laser Turntable (LT) since 1989.
Vinyl record lovers worldwide have been interested in it, but were never able to try it out, mainly due to no AGENT's in your area.
Please ask us if you're interested in trying out the Laser Turntable with a FREE Audition.
www.audioturntable.com /purchase/index.html   (465 words)

  
 TechEBlog » $15,000 ELP Laser Turntable
For all the vinyl lovers out there, ELP has just the thing for you, a laser turntable with a contact-free optical system and mechanically independent left/right lasers.
You can easily adjust the laser position using a button found on the front.
In some cases, the LT plays even broken records when all the pieces are placed on a tray without tape or glue.
www.techeblog.com /index.php/tech-gadget/15000-elp-laser-turntable   (189 words)

  
 Has any SH Forum member ever hear the Laser Turntable - SH Forums
Has any SH forum member ever hear the laser turntable.i remember a long time ago and can't remember the name of the company that produced a turntable that used a laser to play lp's.is this stilll being manufactured and does anyone out there have one-if so how do the lp's sound.
I haven't heard a laser turntable either and even if I'd like them, I wouldn't have any use for one for a few personal reasons but still I'd like to hear one.
A few people have bought em and have said they're nice, but I fail to believe that a laser could read sonic information better than a decent cart that could track down deep in the groove.
www.stevehoffman.tv /forums/showthread.php?t=510   (603 words)

  
 » Wheels Of Light | OhGizmo!
The Audio Turntable LTD. ELP Laser Turntable addresses this issue, using modern audio technology to resolve the problem.
The ELP LT essentially uses 5 separate lasers to scan, track and read the bumps and grooves on the record, so the only thing ever touching the vinyl is focused light.
When using this laser record player, you are simply creating samples from the record rather than from a CD.
www.ohgizmo.com /2006/02/12/wheels-of-light   (2065 words)

  
 Turntable Light Information | Turntable Light Facts
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Our high quality amplified turntable offers you an enjoyable and nostalgic trip down memory lane, and boasts a host of features designed to make your listening more pleasurable than ever.
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www.turntablestore.info /turntable-light.html   (1009 words)

  
 Laser Turntable | geekBlue.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
More a curiosity than anything else (even for those of us who still use vinyl), the ELP Laser Turntable plays LPs in a CD age, incorporating five separate laser beams to explore the grooves.
The manufacturer’s trademarked moto is “No Needle, No Wear,” and the player can purportedly play a record thousands of times without damaging the vinyl.
The turntable even skips tracks, scans backward and ahead, and offers programmable repeating of single sections of a track, all at the push of a remote control button.
www.geekblue.net /archives/2006/02/laser_turntable.html   (259 words)

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