This recently debuted at the 2005 Home Entertainment Show. 5 lasers read the grooves instead of a needle.
http://www.elpj.com/
All this can be yours for only $19,000. =)
http://www.elpj.com/
All this can be yours for only $19,000. =)
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 8:52 pm
Wow. This does look like a one, BIG, CD player :)
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:19 pm
and how is one supposed to scratch with that??? LOL
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:24 pm
You could pick up the whole unit and shake it, perhaps. =)
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:27 pm
Not sure, it might scream 'TILT' if you've done that...
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:42 pm
we should go back on schellacs!!!!!:-)
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:54 pm
lol =)
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 9:56 pm
...maybe you have to stick your hand with the vinyl. :D
geposted Thu 12 May 05 @ 11:05 pm
maybe you could use timecode to scratch ;-)
geposted Fri 13 May 05 @ 5:29 pm
"The Laser Turntable is perfect for record collectors, archivists and vinyl enthusiasts alike."
Mmhh... seems that it's not for DJs ;)
Ciao!! :)
Mmhh... seems that it's not for DJs ;)
Ciao!! :)
geposted Fri 13 May 05 @ 8:36 pm
I would have to test it before purchasing that.
It could be nice for ripping vinyls! I wonder if it will skip on hot spots like the needles do at time hehe
It could be nice for ripping vinyls! I wonder if it will skip on hot spots like the needles do at time hehe
geposted Fri 13 May 05 @ 8:48 pm
It's only $19,000. Give it a go and let us know how it works. =)
In their demo, it was able to track records with surface scratches that would make a conventional needle jump all over the place.
On the flip side, certain records with non-standard groove shapes are completely unusable, as well as colored or translucent ones. It's obviously not a performance tool, but it might be a peak into what we'll see on the DJ tables in a few years.
In their demo, it was able to track records with surface scratches that would make a conventional needle jump all over the place.
On the flip side, certain records with non-standard groove shapes are completely unusable, as well as colored or translucent ones. It's obviously not a performance tool, but it might be a peak into what we'll see on the DJ tables in a few years.
geposted Fri 13 May 05 @ 8:59 pm
well then in that case I'll just have to wait a few more years and wait until the price goes down so I can have a better quality as well as a wider range of support for those "special" vinyls.
I have many unplayed vinyl in their original sleeves although I don't want to put it on a table so the value stays up. I also have some 3 sided vinyls as well so I'm sure that this machine will definatelly not see the 3rd side.
I have many unplayed vinyl in their original sleeves although I don't want to put it on a table so the value stays up. I also have some 3 sided vinyls as well so I'm sure that this machine will definatelly not see the 3rd side.
geposted Fri 13 May 05 @ 9:22 pm