MRC801 vs VPI Industries Player
The Player's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the MRC801's 0.150%, its platter weight 3.18 kg (7 lbs) against 5.6 kg (12 lbs), and its effective length 240.7 mm against 254 mm. Both share drive type (Belt).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the MRC801
The ELAC Miracord 80 (model MRC801) is a high-mass, belt-driven manual turntable in ELAC’s Miracord line. It uses a PID-controlled DC motor with optical speed control, a 5.6 kg platter, and a 10-inch carbon-fiber tonearm with removable headshell for flexible cartridge setup. The design emphasizes speed stability, low distortion, and a premium wood-and-aluminum construction. ELAC lists it in black and walnut finishes, and retail listings show it was priced at $1,999.98 in the US market.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 5.6 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.150%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 254 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 470 × 148 × 374 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14 kg (31 lbs)
- Available Colors
- high-gloss black, walnut veneer
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions