ELP laser turntable - any comments?

The sample CD they send out to show the ELP quality of
sound isn't very impressive. Hope the actual unit is
better. CEM

About the ELP laser turntable: Stereophile "kinda" likes it;
but Absolute Sound's review is pretty much a "thumbs down." I
think it is probably something that all of us would like to
"play" with, if we could find a dealer who would let us to
that without exchanging big gobs of money. But, as for owning
one, only some time with the unit would tell. If you have a
lot of old vinyl, as I do, the clicks and pops might be too
much to bear. Just think of a CD in which you could hear all
the dust that has collected. CEM

Three problems for most people with the ELP:
1. Cost
2. Getting it fixed when it goes down, which it will
eventually
3. Sound. So far, reviews have not been favorable and
their sample CD of its sound is less than good.
Were the ELP below $3000, which is where it should be,
it might be fun to play with. At its present price,
if you can afford it, a good plaything.
If it works as well as the advertising lit, it is
a steal at any price below $10,000.
CEM Columbus, Ohio