Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
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Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
For a while I wanted an ortophonic but getting one in Europe is quite difficult. Where there any HMV machnes that matched Victor Ortophonics in Sound Quality?
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Re: Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
Yes. They are known as HMV "re-entrant" gramophones which hit the market in 1927.
There is one for sale on this site. Link:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43276
There is one for sale on this site. Link:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=43276
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Re: Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
The most popular was the HMV 102 portable which incorporated the Orthophonic technology--exponential horn, spider-driven diaphragm, air-tight tone chamber, etc.. That was in production from 1931 through about 1960. If anything, it exceeded the sound quality of the Victor Orthophonic portables.
In addition to the Re-Entrant models AZ mentions, there were also smaller cabinet and table-top gramophones. All shared the "Orthophonic" design technology I mentioned above.
OrthoFan
In addition to the Re-Entrant models AZ mentions, there were also smaller cabinet and table-top gramophones. All shared the "Orthophonic" design technology I mentioned above.
OrthoFan
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Re: Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
I would always warmly suggest the 202 to anyone
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Re: Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
Yes and indeed the bigger models easily surpass the Victor models. The 163 is quite common but the 193/4 and 202/3 models are quite scarce and especially desirable due to their much superior sound quality.muzafan wrote:For a while I wanted an ortophonic but getting one in Europe is quite difficult. Where there any HMV machnes that matched Victor Ortophonics in Sound Quality?
I've owned every model but now just have the 202 similar to the picture above. The 203 model is identical from a size and technical point of view but has a mahogany cabinet with gold plated fittings. The cabinet is a different design to suit the style being emulated with the different timbers and finish.
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Re: Were there ortophonic-like HMV machines?
Thank you for answering for my question, now I know what to look for. If there are any misspelings it is because of the New Years celebration .