![]() As Nils Ehrnsberger, ELAC’s turntable project manager, explained: ‘The company’s engineers had stayed in contact with Wilfrid Werner (ELAC’s turntable mechanical designer) after his retirement and when our management suggested launching a new turntable we immediately thought of him. ![]() Consequently, the Miracord 70 has a lot to live up to.ĮLAC actually re-started its turntable production two years ago with the Miracord 90, which it named in honour of the company’s 90th anniversary. The first two names that spring to my mind in this respect are Perpetuum Ebner and ELAC, so maybe it’s a German thing! Regardless, ELAC’s new Miracord 70 has an illustrious line of forebears, as it is rumoured that ELAC, along with Perpetuum Ebner and Dual, accounted for 90% of the world’s supply of turntables in the mid 1950s. What is fascinating, however, is to see manufacturers that made turntables in the past return to their vinyl roots once more. Naturally, well-established brands such as Rega and Pro-Ject have seen their output rise dramatically and, unsurprisingly, more than a few new names have appeared on the scene. Vinyl’s renaissance has resulted in some thought-provoking developments, particularly when it comes to turntable manufacturers. After returning to making turntables two years ago, the company is now back with a more affordable package that includes a pre-fitted arm and cartridge, all ready to go
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