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Today my new Victor XVI L door arrived...and boy am I extremely happy with it. Jeff did a great job making sure it didn't get scratched on its journey and arrived with no issues. I had purchased a rebuilt exhibition before it arrived from a user on here...so I could enjoy it and hear what it's supposed to sound like, for when I rebuild the original since it'll be my first time.
I didn't have time before work to break out my early 78s to try...so I just threw on the only Christmas themed one I had. The auto brake works perfectly too!
Here is a video of it playing, and some pics after I wiped it down quickly.
https://youtu.be/-6AFc4XQN0g
You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived!!
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EdisonWizard
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gramophone-georg
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
NICE. Congrats! 
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Valecnik
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
Looks beautiful! Congratulations!
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oldphonographsteve
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
What a beautiful L door. Even the felt remains unfaded! Congratulations.
Stephen
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phonogfp
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
Classic L-door with the albums - - that never goes out of style!
Congratulations on getting a nice example.
George P.
Congratulations on getting a nice example.
George P.
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EdisonWizard
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
phonogfp wrote:Classic L-door with the albums - - that never goes out of style!
Congratulations on getting a nice example.
George P.
Thank you!! I already had edisonitis...now I'm coming down with victorious! And there's no prescription to help! Besides lack of funds lol
J.F.
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
Congrats! It's been a great year for you, and what a fitting end.
Best,
Fran
Best,
Fran
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Victor VII
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
Beautiful example of a very classic Victrola model (great YouTube-thanks). May you enjoy endless happy hours with it as part of your beautiful decor. Even better, brings nice music to your friends and family. Happy New Year!
Jay
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EdisonWizard
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
fran604g wrote:Congrats! It's been a great year for you, and what a fitting end.
Best,
Fran
It has!!! 2018 is gonna be hard to beat though cause in a couple weeks my Opera comes in!
J.F.
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melvind
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Re: You might remember the post...I chose a machine! Arrived
A beautiful machine!