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Adrian Winchester
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From: Croydon, London, UK
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posted August 11, 2018 07:52 AM
Clive,
That sounds like the sort of model name that Phil uses on CHC lists, but could cause confusion because it isn't exactly what any of the 'last generation' of Elf/Eiki projectors were called. E.g. the rare and highly sophisticated model that you may have seen at CHC during the Sale Weekend is actually a ENT-3.
Elf/Eiki projectors with model names ending in 3 are the hardest to find because they include recording facilities (on magnetic stripe) and of course magnetic playback as well as optical. So a key question is whether you wish to do any such recording, because a projector offering this is likely to cost you considerably more.
Those ending in 2 play films with magnetic sounds, so are worth a bit more than those ending in 1, which only offer optical. Elf/Eiki models starting with E have the electronic touch switches and associated refinements. These are VERY hard to find and generally sell for high prices when they are very occasionally offered. So of the last generation models, SNTs and SSLs (slot load) are the ones with a conventional rotary switch, and are not quite so hard to find, although there are far more NTs from the previous generation around.
So, if you would be content with an NT (which are relatively 'square' in shape and have a mostly black casing), it should cost you less and you might obtain one sooner.
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Adrian Winchester
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posted August 11, 2018 12:36 PM
As mentioned above, it was actually a ENT-3 that Phil had. I'd guess that his version of the model number tried to convey 'slim line' but this can easily be mistaken for slot load. The ENT series is the superb autothread equivalent of the ESLs that Maurice refers to.
Interesting to hear that someone bought Phil's ESL-3 last weekend. I was mildly tempted and took a look at it (knowing I might never see another) but I'd have been paying for recording facilites I don't need and someone else may have greatly valued, and I also think the 3 isn't as attractive as the 1 or 2, as it grafts on the 'chunky' feet of the NT series, in order to create added space at the bottom to house the recording inputs/controls.
A European ESL-2 remains my 'holy grail' of projectors, although I eventually obtained a ESL-1 from the USA that I can only use with a step down transformer. The eBay listing that Maurice has provided the link to is exceptionally rare. I've only once ever seen an ESL offered in Europe, and that was a severely battered one that lacked a front cover. So basically, an SNT or a SSL is a much less formidable aspiration!
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