ELP Laser Turntable
Sound Quality

What is the sound quality of Laser Turntable?

The Laser Turntable's beam of light can read the record's groove in places that a conventional stylus cannot, reproducing music and sound similar to the original recording. This means that the LT performs high quality sound reproduction even on vinyl that has been worn by a needle. The Laser can also read below the depth of surface scratches, improving playback even more.


Music Samples

How well does the Laser Turntable actually work? Now you can listen online and learn first-hand. Compare the ELP's laser playback to that of a needle!

The quality of these recordings will vary depending on the speaker system you use to play them. For the best results, we recommend listening to them using the highest quality speakers you have available.

Name Turntable Type Length
78rpm (Broken) Laser 0:29  Listen
45rpm (Warped) Needle 0:06  Listen
45rpm (Warped) Laser 0:24  Listen
Groove Skipping Needle 0:11  Listen
Groove Skipping Laser 0:53  Listen
Scratched LP Needle 0:12  Listen
Scratched LP Laser 0:44  Listen
Classical "Moldau" Laser 1:00  Listen
Jazz "Shades of Jazz" Laser 1:00  Listen
Rock "Hotel California" Laser 0:45  Listen
Pop "We Are the World" Laser 0:45  Listen
New Age "Ten Kou" Laser 0:45  Listen

Equipment Used for Audio Sample Recordings:
Laser Turntable: LT-1XNP
Needle Turntable: Technics SP10
Power Amp: McIntosh MC2500
Pri-Amp: McIntosh C33
DAT Deck: TASCAM DA-20
Cartridge: Audio Technica AT Mono 3 (78rpm), ADC PSX-A (LP)

Want to Hear More?
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