bigshot wrote:Are you talking about the orthophonic style Brunswick reproducer or the Ultona?
I've never heard the Columbia, but my Cortez definitely sounds better than any pre-orthophonic machine... It even sounds better than the Credenza. The Victor has a little more bass, but it sounds diffused and distant compared to the present forward sound of the Cortez.
I am talking about the reproducer of Brunswick Panatrope portable which is orthophonic style. I use it with an adapter on the Highboy Edison William and Mary to play orthophonic style with steel needles for 78rpm, tilt the adapter use sapphire point needle 'hola' your vertical recordings. Ultona is the reproducer for acoustic Brunswick machines.
I agree with you, my floor model Brunswick Panatrope Cortez is my favourite. It sound sharp and clear with bass. The Columbia Viva tonal 810 is not too far away, the Victor Credenza sound like the recording is coming from within a cave, pardon me, but this is the opinion of my untrained ear.
Jim