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Can a Path`e reproducer be attached to a Victrola VV-XI? The sapphire stylus?


Paul

No, not a regular Pathé reproducer, but there is a Pathé made adapter/reproducer that was made specifically to mount on the “J” tube of a Victor to allow Pathé records to be played. They are somewhat hard to find but show up occasionally for sale.

Thank you Curt!

Somebody called the New England Talking Machine Co. made a good reproducer for vertical cut records that directly fits Victor tonearms. Here are photos of mine (fitted to my Victor V and equipped with a Pathé sapphire ball) and the box in which I got it. I don't know for sure if the two originally went together, since one is labeled "Pur-i-tone" and the other "Flexi-tone," but I assume they probably did. Also in the box is a (very brittle) receipt from the New England Talking Machine Co., dated 12-13-24, to one C.J. Duncan of 6 East Mason St., Massillon, Ohio for "1 #11 Repro G.P. @ $3.30."

Curt A wrote:No, not a regular Pathé reproducer, but there is a Pathé made adapter/reproducer that was made specifically to mount on the “J” tube of a Victor to allow Pathé records to be played. They are somewhat hard to find but show up occasionally for sale.

In fact, I just spotted on on eBay this evening: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schalldose-Pat ... rk:39:pf:0

Cool!