anyone tried it at all.. i just got a reproducer that is shot to hell and i have to rebuild it.. anyone know about this how's it sound etc??
http://cgi.ebay.com/Edison-Diamond-Disc ... 5ad725004e
Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
This is a copy of my design that I've been making for several years and have sold to a number of satisfied customers. I've seen others copy my design with poor results because they haven't taken the time to properly select the correct materials. If you want the original and best, you can PM me for the details. I have models for the Edison DD, diamond amberola, and M and O reproducers, all of which models require different materials for optimum performance. Mine are cheaper than this one, too. I don't sell mine on eBay, only by direct mail order. Also, when you purchase one of my diaphragms you will also get a copy of my detailed reproducer rebuilding instructions which explain a number of important details in rebuilding and adjusting the reproducer.
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
I haven't tried the one on e-bay (would like to) but I can vouch for Greg Bogantz'. It has all the bass with clearer highs than the original (in my experience) especially when those humid days come creeping in.
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
I have used the diaphragm and gaskets pictured. I haven't used Greg's yet but after reading this thread will be contacting him soon for some other projects I need parts for.
I am not sure if it was something I did wrong, but when I used these parts my phonograph doesn't play very loud. The clarity and range sound OK, but there isn't much volume. The diaphragm isn't very high quality. It appears to be made from the same cardboard that is used by clothing stores for gift boxes. It is laminated but is really pretty cheap material. So all in all, I would go with the advice to use Greg's. I know I will be contacting him soon.
Hope this helped!
I am not sure if it was something I did wrong, but when I used these parts my phonograph doesn't play very loud. The clarity and range sound OK, but there isn't much volume. The diaphragm isn't very high quality. It appears to be made from the same cardboard that is used by clothing stores for gift boxes. It is laminated but is really pretty cheap material. So all in all, I would go with the advice to use Greg's. I know I will be contacting him soon.
Hope this helped!
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
Hi,
I've tried this diaphragm and it works pretty well until you can locate an original.
Construction is good. Sound reproduction is shifted a little to the higher frequencies. Less base than an original, louder highs and I've noticed more surface noise coming through too. Overall, a little louder than the original but shifted to the higher frequencies. 12 bucks and got my spare reproducer working.
Scott
I've tried this diaphragm and it works pretty well until you can locate an original.
Construction is good. Sound reproduction is shifted a little to the higher frequencies. Less base than an original, louder highs and I've noticed more surface noise coming through too. Overall, a little louder than the original but shifted to the higher frequencies. 12 bucks and got my spare reproducer working.
Scott
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
I tried it and i think its a waste of time, the cord is wayyyyy toooo long.... and it sounds cardboardy.... ill be getting one of Greg's, im dissapointed with the one from ebay bigtime...
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Re: Anyone tried this EDISON Diaphragm ??
I agree. I've got Greg's in Diamond Disc, Diamond A, Diamond B, O and M reproducers and am very pleased with them!wjw wrote:I haven't tried the one on e-bay (would like to) but I can vouch for Greg Bogantz'. It has all the bass with clearer highs than the original (in my experience) especially when those humid days come creeping in.