Q: I remember hearing that the sound reproduction of the older laser turntables was not good. Has that changed?
A: The sound has been totally reworked. It now meets the highest standards of recorded music.

Q: Does the Laser Turntable digitize the signal from the record?
A: No, the reproduction is analog all the way.

Q: Is it easy to operate the Laser Turntable?
A: Very easy. With a single touch you can repeat or cue individual cuts. The Laser Turntable has a variable speed control. The LT-1LA steps through its 30 rpm to 50 rpm range at 0.1 rpm for LP's and 45's. The LT-XA has a range of 60 rpm to 90rpm at increments of 0.2 rpm and can play 78's in addition.

Q: Can you plug the Laser Turntable into your existing stereo system?
A: You can connect the Laser Turntable to any available phono input and use it in conjunction with your other components.

Q: How do scratches on the records affect the sound produced by the Laser Turntable?
A: Light scratches have little impact on the sound compared with records played with a needle. The noise from deep scratches is markedly reduced from that of a conventional turntable.

Q: What about records so warped that a conventional turntable can't track the groove? Can they be played?
A: Because the laser pickup maintains a constant distance from the groove, it can track warped records that a tone arm can't negotiate. It does, however, have its limits, 5 – 6 mm of warp for LP's and 45's, otherwise an error message will appear.

Q: Is it important to clean the records?
A: Yes, it is very important since the Laser Turntable reads everything it sees. We recommend the vacuum cleaner made in the US.

Q: Is there a warrantee on the Laser Turntable?
A: The Laser Turntable is fully covered for defect within the first year after purchase. Thereafter parts, labor and shipping are guaranteed not exceed a total of US$1,000. Before making the repair we will submit an estimated cost.

Q: What is the difference in the sound between the Laser Turntable and a CD player?
A: CD players reproduce sound by converting the digital information a computer has fed to a disc into an analog of the sound wave. The Laser Turntable preserves the analog of the sound wave throughout the reproduction process resulting in a warm natural sound.

If you have other questions, feel free to contact us. ELP wants you to have your own Laser Turntable. Thank you.