Turntables, Arms & Cartridges

Turntables are a relatively recent edition to the Elipson range but the company itself predates the LP. Founded in 1938 when it was initially called Multimoteur the company came to prominence in the '50s when it began to experiment with a combination of carefully shaped cabinets made from plaster and natural fibres that were designed to reduce diffraction, and internal reflection and standing waves. These were frequently combined with external reflectors to deliver a diffuse but focused sound, and its ball-shaped BS50 model is still available in updated form. A longstanding relationship with French broadcasters ensured that Elipson loudspeakers were commonly encountered in studios throughout the 1950s-'70s. Company founder Joseph Leon left the firm in 1973 after which period the brand's designs became somewhat more conventional throughout the 1980s-'90s and the broadcasting connection was dropped.

In 2008, Elipson became part of the AV Industry group of companies based in the outskirts of Paris. This saw a revitalisation of the brand, both in traditional directions, with a new range of Planet speakers borrowing directly from the design heritage of those early models, as well as with contemporary thinking. Partnering its series of Chroma turntables, Elipson now manufactures ranges of more conventionally-shaped speakers alongside in-wall and architectural designs that are supported by separates including amplifiers, streaming components and electronics designed for custom installation.