By Andrew Liszewski
We first brought you one of ELPs fancy-schmancy laser based turntables way back in early 2006, and I guess as laser turntables go, there wasnt much room for improvement since the company is only just releasing a new version next March. Now I wish I could tell you what exactly was new with their latest model, besides a champagne colored housing, but since Ive never had the chance to play with one of the older models, Ive no idea why current users would be inclined to upgrade.
But like they say, if it isnt broke dont fix it, so the new LT-2XNP still uses ELPs 5 laser pickup system to ensure theres no further wear and tear from playback on your precious vinyl. Two of the lasers target the left and right shoulders of the groove for tracking purposes, two more are used to actually read the stereo track at 10 microns below the shoulder and the final laser constantly measures the distance between the laser head and the surface of the record to account for any warps or distortions. And since the economy of scales hasnt really kicked in, nor will it probably ever with this kind of product, when available the LT-2XNP will sell for $19,100, though older models have subsequently enjoyed a price drop.
http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/15/elps-new-laser-turntable-the-lt-2xnp-due-next-march/
http://elpj.com/
We first brought you one of ELPs fancy-schmancy laser based turntables way back in early 2006, and I guess as laser turntables go, there wasnt much room for improvement since the company is only just releasing a new version next March. Now I wish I could tell you what exactly was new with their latest model, besides a champagne colored housing, but since Ive never had the chance to play with one of the older models, Ive no idea why current users would be inclined to upgrade.
But like they say, if it isnt broke dont fix it, so the new LT-2XNP still uses ELPs 5 laser pickup system to ensure theres no further wear and tear from playback on your precious vinyl. Two of the lasers target the left and right shoulders of the groove for tracking purposes, two more are used to actually read the stereo track at 10 microns below the shoulder and the final laser constantly measures the distance between the laser head and the surface of the record to account for any warps or distortions. And since the economy of scales hasnt really kicked in, nor will it probably ever with this kind of product, when available the LT-2XNP will sell for $19,100, though older models have subsequently enjoyed a price drop.
http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/11/15/elps-new-laser-turntable-the-lt-2xnp-due-next-march/
http://elpj.com/
