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ELP News & Reviews
Welcome to our archive for news and announcements from ELP Corporation. Learn about our upcoming live demonstrations, the Laser Turntable in the media, and our
latest innovations.
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July 27, 2008 - Late Summer Factory Refurb Specials
Dear Customers, you have a rare opportunity to purchase a factory refurbished Laser Turntable - Right Now - and at reduced prices!
| Quantity |
Model |
Regular Price |
Sale Price |
| 1 |
LT-1XRC |
US $12,990 |
US $7800
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| 1 |
LT-2XRC |
US $13,990 |
US $8400
|
There are some units with slight scratches and wear marks on the top cover and front panel, but performance is similar to that of a new machine.
- 1 Year Warranty
- Shipping cost from Japan to be paid by customer
- Payment in Cash at Order
- Delivery will be made in 3-4 weeks upon receipt of order and payment (we overhaul each unit before shipping it to you)
This special will end as soon as we are sold out! Units sold on a "first come, first served" basis, so if you want one please contact us quickly!
April 25, 2008 - Live LT Demonstrations in North America!
In April 2008, Mr. Sanju Chiba, President of ELP Corporation, traveled to the United States and Canada
to personally demonstrate the Laser Turntable. These live demonstrations were available in San Francisco, CA and
Vancouver, BC.
If you were unable to attend one of these demonstrations, we encourage you to contact our
volunteer LT demonstrators who will conduct live demonstrations
upon request.
March 6, 2008 - Laser Turntable to Appear in Steinway & Sons Magazine
An advertisement featuring the Laser Turntable will appear in the next issue of Steinway & Sons Magazine!
March 4, 2008 - New North American Service Agreement
ELP and ELP America have presented a new service agreement for US and Canadian customers. Click here for more info
November 5, 2007 - Live LT Demonstrations at Vienna Music Fair
ELP President Sanju Chiba will demonstrate the Laser Turntable in Vienna, Austria. The demonstrations will take place at the Vienna Music Fair on November 9, 10 and 11 (Friday through Sunday). You are welcome to attend the demonstrations, and bring your own records to play on the LT!
September 9, 2007 - New North American Partner
ELP announces partnership with ELP America, which will provide support for North and Latin American customers.
September 3, 2007 - LT to be Featured on NHK
Japan's biggest television broadcast company, NHK, will be featuring a segment on the Laser Turntable. The 8 minute piece, broadcast in English, will debut on September 10, 2007 and will be rebroadcast 5 times in the following week.
August 6, 2007 - LT Audio Samples Now Online
ELP is excited to offer prospective buyers the opportunity to listen to online audio samples of the Laser
Turntable in action. On the audio demo page,
consumers can compare the LT's sound quality to that of a conventional turntable, and even hear how the
LT plays a broken record with ease!
July 10, 2007 - ELP Welcomes Another Local Support Center!
ELP would like to welcome William Stuebe from Waukegan, Illinois to their growing list
of Local Support Centers. William, along with ELP's other LSCs, can help
answer local questions that consumers have regarding the LT and its accessories, as well as place orders for those products.
June 20, 2007 - ELP Web Site Reorganized
The ELP Corporation's Laser Turntable web site has undergone some restructuring in order to help customers find support and additional information quicker and easier.
The new format highlights ELP's new Local Support Centers, which consumers can utilize to obtain Free Demo CDs and additional information. Also emphasized is the Demo CD
order form page, which is essential for any music lover who wishes to get a free sampling of what the LT sounds like.
March 8, 2007 - ELP Corporation Announces Significant Price Reductions
ELP Corporation, a leading Japanese audiophile innovator, officially announces significant price
reductions of up to one third of the original price on its flagship device, the Laser Turntable. Direct distribution and
improved manufacturing efficiencies have enabled ELP to drastically reduce pricing, further opening up the market for
this unique technology to vinyl record enthusiasts across the globe.
| Model |
Speed (rpm) |
Disc Size (inches) |
Old Price |
New Price |
| LT-1LRC |
33, 45 |
7", 10", 12" |
US $15,000 |
US $9,990 |
| LT-1XRC |
33, 45, 78 |
7", 10", 12" |
$17,000 |
$12,990 |
| LT-2XRC |
33, 45, 78 |
7", 8", 9", 10", 11", 12" |
$19,000 |
$13,990 |
The Laser Turntable employs patented technology that produces phenomenal fidelity while never physically touching the
record, thus eliminating the deterioration to the album's surface inflicted by conventional turntables. The laser's
precision allows you to pick up audio information that has never been touched or damaged by a needle. This virgin audio
information is then reproduced without digitization, maintaining true analog sound as close as possible to when the master
tape was recorded. The Laser Turntable even allows you to play records that have been severely warped or damaged over
years of wear and tear. It also comes equipped with a remote control that allows you to pause and scan the record much
like a CD player. These revolutionary capabilities for vinyl playback are now available for under $10,000.
Sanju Chiba, President of the ELP Corporation remarks that "This is truly momentous for analog music lovers worldwide who
take great pride in their records. There is no other way to enjoy your cherished collection without risking damage to
your records. In the market for turntables, high-end systems reach prices as high as $90,000. Even at that high of a
price, your records are still subjected to damage inflicted by the needle, a risk that can only be avoided by using our
unique laser technology."
To request additional information and images please contact Public Relations representative Matt Shumate at
(305) 576-1171x15 or by e-mail at
mattshumate@maxborgesagency.com.
March 5, 2007 - ELP Partners with EIL.com
ELP Corporation will be joining in a limited cross-promotional accord with eil.com, a popular UK web resource for audiophiles and music collectors.
September 27, 2006 - LT Comes to Austin, TX
ELP will be offering a free live demonstration of the LT and declicker on October 28 and 29 in Austin, Texas.
July 28, 2006 - LT Featured in Business Week
ELP Corporation and the Laser Turntable are featured in the "Executive Life" section of Business Week Magazine. Look for the article online and on newsstands.
Visit BusinessWeek.com for more.
Audiophile Magazine Reviews
There are many reviews of the Laser Turntable, there are many opinions, but most agree the is truly an amazing innovation and the sound is excellent. Here is a sampling of some expert reviews:
August 2006: "BusinessWeek - Executive Life"
http://www.businessweek.com/ (search: Laser Turntable)
"The Laser Turntable makes vinyl viable again. What's so slick about the device is that it makes records just as easy to play as CDs."
April 2004: "Enjoy the Music"
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0404/aachapter55.htm
"Compared to my $40,000 setup, the (LT) sound is cleaner and clearer, with deep tight bass and crystal clear highs that extend out as far as I can hear... For those getting into vinyl, I cannot think of a better system."
March 2000: "Stereo Times" (under "Turntable Reviews")
http://www.stereotimes.com/ (under Archives)
"The Bottom Line... I am absolutely enthralled. I hadn't listened to any of my LPs in over two years... and now I can't stop playing them... If you want audiophile caliber analog sound forever... the ELP Laser Turntable is the way to go."
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