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Old 10-21-2015, 06:31 PM
Olorin67 Olorin67 is offline
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Acoustic phonograph- Forums?

Does anyone know of a good online forum for wind up or acoustic phonographs? I cant seem to find any with much recent activity.
I Just acquired a 1926 Victor Orthophonic Victrola, "Credenza" model. the cabinet is a bit rough on the bottom, must have gotten wet, but the price was right and it seems good mechanically, with a good reproducer. At some point early in its life it was converted to an electric motor, but seems to be with aftermarket parts, since the motor isn't the usual Victor disc type induction motor, its smaller with a worm drive and mechanical governor. It has an added switch under the platter that is activates the motor from the factory brake lever. Its a very nice install job, must have been done by a dealer who knew what they were doing, but they used an aftermarket kit or parts instead of the same parts used by the factory electric models. I'll probably keep the electric motor, unless it gives me problems, unless I run across a factory wind up or electric motor.
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