jacoby@kpno.UUCP (05/18/84)
The June issue of Stereo Review describes a remarkable new turntable from Dual - the CS515. This turntable incorporates an innovative and startling concept for just $140 -- The arm is placed on the LEFT side of the platter rather than the usual RIGHT hand side. Naturally this requires that the stylus track "into" the oncoming groove rather than being dragged along by the groove. What does this do for trackability? Well, the report states that this turntable tracks warped records better than almost any other turntable seen. Apparently Dual is onto something big! Most remarkably, the review did not attribute this ability to the unusual construction. Before getting too excited, I suggest that we not be too negative about this approach, but those with many warped records will flip over this turntable. The important thing is that we do not over react to this rash concept. George Jacoby ihnp4!kpno!jacoby
fish@ihu1g.UUCP (Bob Fishell) (05/23/84)
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The turntable in question is made by _| A U <|, according to the
nameplate in the photograph. It fights record warp by sneaking up
on the peaks and valleys from behind and surprising them.
Rumor has it that Dual has had this turntable for years, but has
suppressed it. It was on such a turntable that "Turn Me On, Dead Man"
was first heard on the Beatles' Double White album. However, I think
they just brought it out to counter the CD boom. CDs play counterclockwise,
you know.
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Bob Fishell
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