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Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:09 pm
by tictalk
Can anyone provide information on this Vic M , was the 36" aluminum horn a factory option or an after market? the tonearm and bracket are all extra long to accommodate the 36" horn. Does this setup add value? Thanks For any help.
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:19 pm
by phonogfp
Victor didn't offer a 36" aluminum horn, but well-known aftermarket companies did. Victor offered the extended support and traveling arm for its 30" black & brass horn. A customer might well have opted for the larger aluminum horn to decrease record wear.
The aluminum horn would certainly add value for me, but others might have differing personal tastes.
It looks like Nipper was sitting for a long time in the dust!
George P.
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:43 pm
by tictalk
George you are very observant, I moved Nipper just for the photo now he is back in place, I guess I should have dusted
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 1:21 pm
by phonogfp
Oops - sorry - - I didn't realize this M was yours. A couple of members of this board can attest that they can occasionally find dust around my phonographs too!
George P.
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 2:43 pm
by gramophone-georg
phonogfp wrote:Oops - sorry - - I didn't realize this M was yours. A couple of members of this board can attest that they can occasionally find dust around my phonographs too!
George P.
We're made of dust, yet we're continually trying to hide the evidence.
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:43 pm
by rodpickett
In my house, dust is considered a protective coating.
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:59 pm
by kirtley2012
rodpickett wrote:In my house, dust is considered a protective coating.
We all collect dust, the machines are merely an accessory
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 4:08 pm
by Jerry B.
I think the big aluminum horn adds interest and additional value to the outfit. Jerry Blais
Re: Victor M with aluminum horn
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:26 pm
by Phono-Phan
Quite impressive! I have extended arm Victors E,M,and MS but they all have the bracket that goes on the original size support arm. I have never seen a one piece support bracket like yours. I hope someone replies with an ad for this setup.
Ken