LC did purchase an ELP turntable several years ago. Its intended use was for patron playback, to enable multiple playings of a disc and minimize possible harm to collections from playback by non-professionaltechnicians. It was never intended by LC to be used for preservation re-formatting.
The LC playback staff was unhappy with the sound of the unit. It was decided that the particular unit LC acquired was in need of maintenance, as LC's experience was not at all in line with any other pleased users. I *believe* the unit is scheduled for shipment back to the mfg for examination/overhaul.
Lou Judson <loujudson@xxxxxxx> wrote: >Is this reallly the only one available, and is it the one LoC uses? >Just curious...
It is the only one that I am aware of. I don't know if the LoC actually bought any, but they were interested in the unit some time back.
The device is not a cure-all, but it can salvage some badly-damaged recordings without doing further damage in the process.
Chas.
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