A Laser-Guided Turntable? It’s Back.

May 5, 2015 Alan Cross 2 Comments Laser Turntable, Vinyl

I’m almost positive that someone has thought of this before. Wasn’t there a turntable back in the 80s that promised to read vinyl like a CD player read discs? Can anyone confirm?

Meanwhile, the concept is back. Check it out–and read more at sister website Geeks&Beats.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

2 thoughts on “A Laser-Guided Turntable? It’s Back.”

Steveo
May 5, 2015 at 3:34 pm
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interesting read
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_turntable
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Miguel
May 5, 2015 at 5:59 pm
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$14,000 USD plus shipping from Japan.
I just wish that with this re-born of the vinyl industry someone could construct a laser turntable at an affordable price!
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