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Ole Canal Antiques
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i bought this one last year, it's always puzzled me. I have yet to take it apart, im scared to actually, im afraid what i might find inside!

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Ooops - that's a Crapophone!

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Just as i suspected! I think i have about $20 in it so im not hurting to bad.. Good to have at $20 if even for just having it to study... Helps in future buys..

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There's much to study in Crapophone design, in that exquisite example. Have fun. :D

I hope you'll spare that Banner disc the injustice of being played with that tonearm. That looks like one of those Crapophone soundboxes that have hardly any lateral compliance.

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Now that's something i know nothing about!! Disks and Cylinders, i have all types of records (boxes) Some have sleeves and are in books, like hard back books. Some are really thick. I have a few boxes of Cylinders.. I'm glad i found this board, i am really wanting to learn more about the world of Phonos!!

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When I first started collecting, I bought a crapophone. I'm thankful that I didn't pay that much for it. There wasn't a forum like there is now. I'm really greatful to this forum and the books on the subject. What torques me is when dealers advertise these crapophones as a legitimate antique. Knowledge is power.
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