On Sun, 2008-02-24 at 23:39 +0000, Christopher Woods wrote: > > Maybe - I get more vinyl every month, but I haven't bought a > > CD for ages. SACDs are tempting, sounding far better than > > CDs, but there are few new releases, so rather than buying a > > player this year, I think I'll invest in a better gramophone > > for my 78s :-) > > > The ELP Laser Turntable is your friend. I have the demo CD and frankly I > think it sounds gorgeous (a lot of preparatory work but the sound - wow!)
I've listened to the laser turntables on LPs, but not 78s - they really did sound excellent, though not the best I've heard. I know that on 78s they give the choice of either side of the groove, meaning you can play back the least worn side of the channel - another bonus. However I don't intend to spend a five figure sum on such a beast when I have the chassis of a perfectly good Goldring Lenco, just waiting for me to find time (and the right piece of marine ply) to build it a plinth. Still, I note the ELP is coming down in price - and I can resist anything except temptation. ;-) - Richard -- Morris Minor Convertible for sale: www.goodgnus.org/mmconvertible4sale/ http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/29129 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/