Hi just picked up a new birtch brothers phonograph anyone have a.ny info on this brand
It boestch bros newyork on it model 3
Birtch brothers portable phonograph
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Re: Birtch brothers portable phonograph
Birch portables are generally cheaply made from generic parts such as pot metal tonearms and cardboard horns stapled together. There are a number of different Birch models. I have a Birch model 63. Performance is only so-so, nowhere near the quality of say an HMV 102.
Depending on condition, I've seen them for sale for $35 to $75.
I classify it as a second-rate machine, not prized by most collectors. I bought mine mainly out of curiosity, plus it was very cheap.
Depending on condition, I've seen them for sale for $35 to $75.
I classify it as a second-rate machine, not prized by most collectors. I bought mine mainly out of curiosity, plus it was very cheap.
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