ELP laser turntable - any comments?

I have been told that the vinyl must be scrupulously cleaned before playing on this table.

A stylus will brush some fine dust aside with no ill effects.
The laser in the ELP will magnify dust with ill effects.(clicks/pops)
Fatparrot is right on.

Try this link. I have, too, read that the ELP Laser turntables magnify surface noise. For factor something like a Keith Monks or Loiricraft RCM into the total price, since you probably want to have a very great RCM to use with the ELP. Also I have read that it will not read translucent colored or clear vinyl. That's a pity about 5% of my rock collection is on this type of vinyl.

Aaron

The new importer can be found at www.audioturntable.com