Featured Phonograph № 108 - Victor Victrola 8-9

[uberanalog]

My poor little v 4-3 tried to hide in the corner when I played this video.
charlie

[alang]

Congratulations Brandon! I also love this particular model Victrola and hope to also get one at some point in my life.

Andreas

[AZ*]

Very nice. I've had mine nearly 13 years, and it's still one of my favorites. I prefer it to my Credenza in its performance on early electrically recorded classical works.

Enjoy!

[Phonolair]

Great machine, thanks for sharing. It's nice to see the colors are still bright, it shows very well and a great addition to a phono collection.
Best Regards, Larry

[Uncle Vanya]

That machine is a pip!

I've always wanted one, and never have found a nice example for sale at a time when I could afford it. Ah, well, someday!

These machines share the same excellent metal horn with the 8-35, and so sound simply wonderful. Unfortunately, the house that I'm just finishing is an early Craftsman, with extensive oak paneling, and the Regency style of the 8-35 just doesn't work well in the room. The 8-9, on the other hand, would just be perfect. An 8-7 wouldn't look out of place either... One turned up at the Stanton's auction, and sold for a reasonable price- $1200, but the winning bidder was an acquaintance of mine who I knew had very deep pockets, and who wanted that machine VERY badly. I figured that bidding against him would have been futile.
I believe that the Revere that I picked up at that sale might serve the purpose.

[gemering]

Brandon,
Congratulations on a great machine!
I love mine to death.
Enjoy it in good health for many years to come!

Gene

[HisMastersVoice]

Thanks! I shall certainly enjoy it for many years to come. It has been designated as part of my "permanent collection" along with my Victor R, Victor III, Victrola 8-35, and Edison C-19. These are machines I feel are the nicest examples I am likely to find of my favorite models. All others are subject to upgrade when better/fancier examples become available.

[Andersun]

"Impressive Victrola. I can't think of another Victrola with color and it's vivid. Jerry Blais"

Jerry is right about the color.....Very nice!