[BC] Turntables (WAS:Achieving good S/N)

Rich Wood richwood
Mon Jan 2 18:33:41 CST 2006


------ At 07:27 PM 1/2/2006, Robert Orban wrote: -------

>I think the confusion comes from the ELP website, where they state 
>that the laser TT will not reproduce Edison-style hill-and-dale 
>(vertical cut) discs. This is because the groove angles of these old 
>records are not at a 45 degree angle; they are much steeper and the 
>laser TT optical system is not designed for this angle. However, if 
>someone chose to cut a vertical record with a modern stereo cutter, 
>the laser TT would have no trouble tracking it.

You've convinced me. I'm off to the bank first thing in the morning 
to see if I can rob it for the $38,000+ I'll need.

I may have to visit several if I add a decent cartridge.

Rich 



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