Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
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Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
Hi, I have a Victor 2-55 with a broken tonearm support. I can purchase a 2-60 with a good support, would it fit the 2-55? Thank you for the help!
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
Go get a replica support, then buy the 2-60 and fix that too, then you'll have two really cool portables.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
I'd really like to have a working orthophonic portable first.VanEpsFan1914 wrote:Go get a replica support, then buy the 2-60 and fix that too, then you'll have two really cool portables.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
Are there replica supports available for the portables? I have purchased them for full-size Victrolas, but haven't seen repro's for the portable. If they exist, I'd like to buy one for my 2-55 whose support is beginning to craze.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
CharliePhono wrote:Are there replica supports available for the portables? I have purchased them for full-size Victrolas, but haven't seen repro's for the portable. If they exist, I'd like to buy one for my 2-55 whose support is beginning to craze.
I believe the original poster is talking about about buying an original 2-60 tone arm & support and possibly using it on a 2-55. I do not believe the small supports are available in reproduction form.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
I was able to compare the two, not compatible.JerryVan wrote:CharliePhono wrote:Are there replica supports available for the portables? I have purchased them for full-size Victrolas, but haven't seen repro's for the portable. If they exist, I'd like to buy one for my 2-55 whose support is beginning to craze.
I believe the original poster is talking about about buying an original 2-60 tone arm & support and possibly using it on a 2-55. I do not believe the small supports are available in reproduction form.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
A few years back, I supplied Ron S with the dimensions of a bracket from a portable I was restoring (2-55, I think) and he sold me one that worked just fine. He may still have them.
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
I wish tonearm supports for portables were readily available on eBay like the floor models. Then I’d would use my VV 2-60 every day. Lol. I’ve been waiting for a tonearm with a good support for a 2-60 to pop up on eBay since May...and still no dice!
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Re: Would a tonearm support from a Victor 2-60 fit a 2-55?
In answer to the OP’s question, the answer is no.
Victor lists different part numbers for the 2-55 and the 2-60, they have different dimensions. Too bad we can’t get into our way back machine and pick up a few, they list price was only $1.00
Good luck with your restoration.
Victor lists different part numbers for the 2-55 and the 2-60, they have different dimensions. Too bad we can’t get into our way back machine and pick up a few, they list price was only $1.00
Good luck with your restoration.