Thats the point, IT DOESNT DIGITIZE THE LP. Why do you think it still needs a photostage
Its simply using lasers as the pickup system - its not reading on and off like CDs, its reading a variation in the track.
Well pressed Vinal can sometimes be better than CD although no after 200 plays even with Laser rot taken into account. Also you still get grind and a little wow & flutter even after a few plays.