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07-03-2016, 10:13 PM
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Always wanted me one of them REALLY "Old-Timers".. Guess my Grebe Synchrophase will hafta do. (Actually, I have another couple. One was an Xmas present from someone here, bought another couple. Wish I knew how to set 'em up..
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07-04-2016, 06:02 AM
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I avoided set made before 1930 for years, but about 2 years ago suddenly found them appealing. I decided I wanted one or two very early sets in the collection. If you want them working it can get pricey with repairs, tubes, loudspeakers, and power supply's, but it's worth it. They actually play quite well, are fun to tune, and have a unique sound.
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07-08-2016, 04:26 PM
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It was a tough decision, but I traded the beautiful Amplion speaker for a scarce authentic "Vocarola" speaker that was designed to go with my 1922 Westinghouse RC. A very primitive looking thing, but, along with the radio, this was Frank Conrad's vision of a complete home receiver. The performance isn't impressive, but it's okay. You're only sensible choice to was hang it on the wall by it's rear bracket.
Last edited by decojoe67; 09-19-2016 at 09:57 PM.
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07-16-2016, 09:34 PM
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I finished detailing my Vocarola. With a removal of a dent in the front, paint touch-ups, an repro decal, and a homemade driver cap to hide the non-factory "Dictograph" nickel-plated driver, it's looking good again. The driver cap is deeper than the original, but, from what I read, I believe it plays better than the original driver. The clarity and volume level of the RC and the Vocarola is surprisingly good!
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