07-16-2016, 04:56 PM
It's been a good while since I've had one in my hands. Not to rain on your parade but as a novelty there interesting but from a practical standpoint they are a bit of a money pit. By the time you buy it, repair the electronics, replace the phono cartridge, and the rubber drive wheel you could have $100 tied up in it. I think but I could be wrong that some versions are real wood w/o the Philcote (photofinish) coating which would make any cabinet repairs simpler. Unfortunately it only plays 78's. Maybe if there is a clever soul out there who maybe be able to regulate the motor speed with a triac use a different needle and play 45's or 33's. Don't know if the opening is large enough for the 33 LP.
Just a few unsolicited thoughts.
Terry
Just a few unsolicited thoughts.
Terry
When my pals were reading comic books
I was down in the basement in my dad's
workshop. Perusing his Sam's Photofoacts
Vol 1-50 admiring the old set and trying to
figure out what all those squiggly meant.
Circa 1966
Now I think I've got it!
Terry
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