When I was in AZ, I was at a local show and met another local taper. Since it wasn't a 'serious' taping event....just local guys foolin' around on stage....we decided to swap mics between songs through each other's pre. After the show he asks if I want to stop by his place, which is right down the road, to do some comps. I didn't really know the guy so I was a little apprehensive at first but figured "what the hell....why not...get to know another taper in the area".
ANYWAYS......he has one of those laser turntables at his place. He also has a truly gorgeous Aries turntable as well. Apparently he has pics of his gear online...check em out here:
http://www.hexadecimalx.com/thumbnails02.htmlbtw, the frames on the wall are LCD monitors....had no idea at first. I was like, "Wow, he must really like black pictures."
It is true about adjusting the laser needle on these. Supposedly, if you find an area that is typically scratchy with a normal stylus, by moving the laser up or down you may be able to find a cleaner area in the groove and bypass the imperfections.