HMV No. 2 Soundbox - The Lifting Thingamabob
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Re: HMV No. 2 Soundbox - The Lifting Thingamabob
I'm on Marmite's side in this debate!
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- Victor I
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Re: HMV No. 2 Soundbox - The Lifting Thingamabob
Indeed, I have always preferred to lower and lift by the swan neck or gooseneck, depending on the tonearm.Steve wrote:Personally I think handling the soundbox is a more tactile experience, it's easier and safer and it doesn't damage the soundbox.
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- Victor IV
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Re: HMV No. 2 Soundbox - The Lifting Thingamabob
I agree with Steve. I've had them, and they are neither use nor ornament. I suspect that sales were very poor, and that's why they were withdrawn from subsequent catalogues.Steve wrote:I have one in my collection but I'm not impressed with how it compromised the sound quality of an Exhibition soundbox when I tried it out.
It's just something to look at now. Personally I think handling the soundbox is a more tactile experience, it's easier and safer and it doesn't damage the soundbox. So why did they offer them?
Barry