Jnovak, It's definitely not first generation. They offer three models based on a machine that was introduced over fourteen years ago. The lowest priced model has actually been updated again since this reintroduction, making it at least third generation.
Sound quality: they make a point of saying your LPs must be absolutely, pristinely clean. The laser pickups probably read everything, unless the dust in your grooves is transparent! As to the quality of their circuit design and components, who knows?
The top two models offer some great features for 78 collectors, like variable speeds calibrated to the nearest .1 RPM. Pretty cool, and all available from the remote.
I could live without all the TT/arm/cartridge tweaking. After all, I'd still get to clean records. ;) However, $11K+ is quite a stretch for a box that's too ugly for Radio Shack. I've been ashamed of several of my TT's, but never because of their looks!
Sound quality: they make a point of saying your LPs must be absolutely, pristinely clean. The laser pickups probably read everything, unless the dust in your grooves is transparent! As to the quality of their circuit design and components, who knows?
The top two models offer some great features for 78 collectors, like variable speeds calibrated to the nearest .1 RPM. Pretty cool, and all available from the remote.
I could live without all the TT/arm/cartridge tweaking. After all, I'd still get to clean records. ;) However, $11K+ is quite a stretch for a box that's too ugly for Radio Shack. I've been ashamed of several of my TT's, but never because of their looks!