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i don't know if this is true or if it has shown up on this list yet, but it could be true, and if it is...good god. the world will change.

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After months of rumors, Technics have finally released details of the new Tecknics Mark III turntables. It looks basically the same apart from a newly designed cartridge which uses a laser beam instead of a stylus to play the record. This eliminates the click and pop that is generally associated with vinyl. As tracking is so accurate it also stops any skiping or jumping of the record as well. As there is no contact between the record and laser, it means that there will be no wearing of the vinyl and expensive "dub plates" would last a lot longer. The price of the new turntable is estimated to be between 500 - 600 UKP, although this is likely to drop within a few months of release. The best news is that the release of the mark III will mean that dealers will be selling the mark II at cut down prices to clearout old stock. Some dealers have hinted at the 200-UKP mark. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< oh my gosh. who needs cd's anymore? prolly getting my hopes up unnecessarily! - R -- o _/,_ . /o...\__// fk453@cleveland.freenet.edu \_'__/``\` \`

On Sun, 2 Apr 1995, Eylon Israeli wrote:

quoted 1 line What's a dub plate ?!

> What's a dub plate ?!

Also known as an acetate or test pressing... a very low-run phonograph recording, generally very pricey per copy, lasts a limited number of playings. The sort of thing you'd like not to have to run a needle across if you could help it. -d.w.

quoted 3 lines After months of rumors, Technics have finally released details of the

> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> > After months of rumors, Technics have finally released details of the > new Tecknics Mark III turntables.

I heard they were going to market it as the SL1200 "Premieravril" ltd edition. :) for those that know better :) :) J ^

quoted 1 line Technics have finally released details of the

>Technics have finally released details of the

new Tecknics Mark III turntables. It looks basically the same apart from a newly designed cartridge which uses a laser beam instead of a stylus to play the record. This eliminates the click and pop that is generally associated with vinyl. As tracking is so accurate it also stops any skiping or jumping of the record as well ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wow! Sounds amazing....may have to get rid of my MK II to get one. Tony

quoted 7 lines What's a dub plate ?!

>> What's a dub plate ?! > >Also known as an acetate or test pressing... > >a very low-run phonograph recording, generally very pricey per copy, >lasts a limited number of playings. The sort of thing you'd like >not to have to run a needle across if you could help it.

more info: it's not really "low-run", it's one of a kind. each one has to be individually cut on a lathe, unlike regular records which are run through a stamper... basically regular records are pressed assembly-line style from a master - a big blob of melted vinyl flows into the mold, which "stamps" the grooves into it. it then goes on to cool. an acetate is cut on a special cutting lathe with a blank, already formed record. blank 12"s cost about $40 each, so this is definitely not the way to go for general use!! and yeah, they wear out after a few (1-2) dozen plays. Jon Drukman jsd@cyborganic.com I can tell you're cool because your water costs more than your beer.