I must express a dissenting opinion. While the ELP 'table is of significant value for playing rare records without wear and archival purposes, I do not find it exceptional sounding. It is competent, but I don't consider it to be up to the level of high end 'tables such as Simon Yorke, Walker, Rockport, and others. Demonstrations at CES have not been revealing due to the (in my opinion) lackluster associated equipment used. I heard the ELP demonstrated in a good system several years ago (Avalon Eidolons, etc.), and while the sound quality was very competent, I wouldn't consider it to be the equal of other 'tables in its price range.
And I'm very concerned about the longevity of the ELP itself - the design appears to be a dated, overly complex assembly that could be labor intensive to repair, and repair needs to be done in Japan.
I don't sell any turntables at this time, so please accept my remarks as ones by a longtime audiophile.
And I'm very concerned about the longevity of the ELP itself - the design appears to be a dated, overly complex assembly that could be labor intensive to repair, and repair needs to be done in Japan.
I don't sell any turntables at this time, so please accept my remarks as ones by a longtime audiophile.