Speaking of alternative turntables has anyone heard the ELP laser pickup TT?
http://www.elpj.com/
Apparently $15k but only direct order so pricing may be different.
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think they follow the inverse square law, ie, double the distance, the quarter the effect. i had a big magnet on end of my tonearm as a weight and over the length of arm there was no effect on a mc cart
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If done correctly, there is no ‘huge magnetic field’. What there is is a small localised magnetic field that is primarily vertical in nature. I’ve been using a version of a magnetic bearing for many years and am certain there is no issue with using a MC. In addition, the majority of Tranquility owners also use MC cartridges and not one issue has ever arisen.
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I know magnetic bearings are nothing new, and as you describe, a small localized magnetic repulsion right at the spindle is plenty safe. But this turntable here has the entire platter flying an inch off the plinth! Quite something else. But, apparently it works or they couldn’t sell it?
Been using the Tranquility on my lp12 for about 6months now and it is a fantastic upgrade. Like you say, no interference with MC cart, very localised, and really does get you deeper into the mix with the music. Highly recommended and come up regularly on the forums so can be had cheap enough to try it out and move it on if its not to your liking... you wont be moving it on though, I promise you.
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