Here is a Columbia VivaTonal model 160 that I am selling. It plays beautifully; the reproducer is loud and the machine l;ooks great. There is a detached corner on the fabric but it would be easy to glue back down if you think it necessary.
The nickel plating is beautiful, and all the plated parts are brass, not pot metal. The crank handle has a chip out of it, but still works fine. The fabrikoid, except for the corner where it is lifting, is in excellent shape for the age of the machine. The handle of the machine is brass, and was probably painted black at one time. The turntable velvet is in excellent condition too. There is a record storage compartment in the lid and it probably holds 12 records (guesstimating - I've never had more than 5 in there).
The only thing is that shipping may be more than usual, as this machine is heavy, but I can bring it to the APS show or ship it, either way.
This is a nice machine that plays great. Let me know if you questions!
John Robles
FOR SALE: Columbia VivaTonal Model 160 Portable Phono - $225
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Hmm, this looks familiar. As a previous owner of this machine, I can say that it does play and sound great.
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Hmmm...Then as a previous previous owner of this machine, see: http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... f=2&t=2443
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Mr Grumpy wrote:Is it haunted?
I wouldn't say it's haunted, no. I mean, it started playing on its own a few times, but that's about it. Oh, and there wasn't a record on the turntable.
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Spooky. What was the tune?HisMastersVoice wrote:Mr Grumpy wrote:Is it haunted?
I wouldn't say it's haunted, no. I mean, it started playing on its own a few times, but that's about it. Oh, and there wasn't a record on the turntable.
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Haunting Blues?JerryVan wrote:Spooky. What was the tune?HisMastersVoice wrote:Mr Grumpy wrote:Is it haunted?
I wouldn't say it's haunted, no. I mean, it started playing on its own a few times, but that's about it. Oh, and there wasn't a record on the turntable.
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This machine can be seen at the APS show this weekend!
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Hmm, I wonder if it ever sold..
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