Orthophonic Reproducer Diaphragm Replacement?

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98indypacer
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Orthophonic Reproducer Diaphragm Replacement?

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I have an orthophonic brass reproducer that needs a new diaphragm. I see reproduction diaphragms on eBay but not sure about how these will perform. Do anyone have experience using these reproduction diaphragms? Does anyone have a video or instructions on removing the spider from the original diaphragm and then how to attach it to the new diaphragm? Thanks for your help.
Regards, Ed

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Here's a link to MicaMonster's rebuild instructions. You might find it helpful!
Bob

http://www.lagparty.org/~wyatt/rebuild-orthophonic.html
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De Soto Frank
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Re: Orthophonic Reproducer Diaphragm Replacement?

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I too would be interested in hearings about people's experiences with the replacement diaphragms... some of my Orthos have small radial cracks near the edge of the diaphragm, and a few are horribly mangled.
De Soto Frank

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barnettrp21122 wrote:Here's a link to MicaMonster's rebuild instructions. You might find it helpful!
Bob

http://www.lagparty.org/~wyatt/rebuild-orthophonic.html
Bob, Thanks, I will give this a try.
Ed

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Re: Orthophonic Reproducer Diaphragm Replacement?

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Ok, I don't even own a Victor Orthophonic sound box, but that was a very interesting article to read.

Very informative and well written!

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