I thought it looked interesting but I have never seen one before. A metal case ?
Thank you for any id help you can give.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-GRAM ... SwU2tc4VBU
Please id this Victrola gramophone ...
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Re: Please id this Victrola gramophone ...
It is a VV 2-35, see details here http://www.victor-victrola.com/2-35.htm
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Re: Please id this Victrola gramophone ...
The VV-2-35 actually sounds very good providing the sound box (reproducer) is in excellent shape. It's not quite up to the sound of a restored VV-2-55, but it comes close. SEE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D0dLWaP6NU
The 2-35, unfortunately, was fitted with a special Orthophonic sound box that cannot be opened for repair. All of the parts were press-fitted at the factory. (It's virtually identical to the HMV No. 16 sound box used on the early HMV 102 and HMV 99 portables.) Also, the one-piece tonearm will not accommodate a standard Orthophonic sound box without doing some extensive modification work.
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The 2-35, unfortunately, was fitted with a special Orthophonic sound box that cannot be opened for repair. All of the parts were press-fitted at the factory. (It's virtually identical to the HMV No. 16 sound box used on the early HMV 102 and HMV 99 portables.) Also, the one-piece tonearm will not accommodate a standard Orthophonic sound box without doing some extensive modification work.
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Re: Please id this Victrola gramophone ...
Thank you very much CarlosV and OrthoFan.
I really appreciate the clarification / information.
I really appreciate the clarification / information.