Advice on buying a Victrola... - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2008年8月29日 · In all cases, open horn or Victrola, the motor and tonearm mount to a wooden motorboard integral to the cabinet. Up to the advent of electric recording in 1925, Victrolas’ "horn" chambers were shaped something like a squared off megaphone. Most machines had model numbers in Roman numerals (Victrola IX, Victrola XVI, etc.).
Fidelity of Wind-up Victrolas | Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2013年11月24日 · Edison had a unique horn and reproducer system that was far different from the Victrola. He was the first audiophile, experimenting a great deal withe materials used to make them, and the records. Diamond Discs were great, but Edison preferred sappy ballads to the hot dance music of the 20's, which is …
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网页2021年6月2日 · I also understand that Victrola's and similar machines that use a steel needle are not suitable for playing latter 78's (eg. at least 1940's and onwards, like your Fats Waller and Hank Williams disks). They are fine for 1920's records recorded acoustically. Remember, the playing technology and the pressing technology were constantly advancing.
Do I need a special needle for very old 78s? - Steve Hoffman …
网页2019年7月14日 · Yes, you do need a different "needle" for those 78s. What is the "inexpensive victrola" model or model number? It's likely that you can get the "needle" for about $15, and it will replace the standard LP/45 needle that the …
Question about playing 78’s | Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2020年9月9日 · Trashman said: ↑. You can play all 78s with a proper cartridge and stylus. In fact, that's the only way you should attempt to play any 78 that may be valuable. All 78s, including shellac discs, will wear quickly on a Victrola (relatively speaking, of course).
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网页2016年2月28日 · I got the wife a working Victor Victrola (model VV 50, the first "portable") from Craig's List for her birthday, and she loves it! Hearing the pure analog sound, while not "hi-fi", has a certain quality that really pulls you in. And for not using electricity, that sucker is LOUD! DaverJ, Mar 1, 2016. #5.
"New" vintage portable suitcase RCA Victrola phonograph (1930's ...
网页2019年5月3日 · the inside of the unit's lid has a compartment where records could be stored, and on this compartment is where it has the "RCA Victrola" logo. I presume the RCA branding dates this sometime after they acquired Victor. My best guess is this was made sometime in the 30's; There is a "V" shaped metal cover over the needle compartment.
Brunswick Victrola - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2008年1月4日 · A Brunswick Victrola model 10-7. The. cabinet is still in beautiful condition. All mechanics are in excellent condition. It sounds amazing. It is really loud!! It also has all the papers with it. The instructions are dated 11/24/27 and the …
Thinking of buying a Victrola... - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2009年12月13日 · As noted, "Victrola" properly refers only to machines produced by the Victor Talking Machine Company and its successors. Columbia machines are "Disc Graphophones" (open horn) or "Grafonolas" (enclosed horn); Baumbach wrote a similar volume about them called "Columbia Phonograph Companion Volume II: The Columbia Disc Graphophone and the Grafonola."
RCA Victor Model A-108 restoration - Steve Hoffman Music Forums
网页2017年3月12日 · Well we did manage to grab this beautiful antique console. It's a RCA Victor Model A-108. The exterior is in very good shape. However, the internal contents need some love. The left side is a 33/78 record changer (up to 12 at a time). The right side has another turntable that plays 78s (up to 12 also) and features a tuner as well.
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