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another interesting find
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edisonclassm
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Lah Ca
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Re: another interesting find
Wow ... a laterally tracking tone arm! How modern.
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CharliePhono
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Re: another interesting find
Courtesy of MicaMonster: https://youtu.be/CtSN25qDpHU
This older video is like the OP's machine: https://youtu.be/5uAnv4EiVTQ
This older video is like the OP's machine: https://youtu.be/5uAnv4EiVTQ
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epigramophone
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Re: another interesting find
Having already been sued by Victor for allegedly infringing the Berliner patents, Sonora introduced a new range of machines in 1910. These featured a linear tracking tonearm with a mechanical feed screw, and the example pictured in this thread is a rare survivor.
Again Victor sued (one wonders on what grounds this time) and Sonora only survived bankruptcy when it was rescued by businessman George Brightson, who re-incorporated it as the Sonora Phonograph Company in 1913.
Brightson made a success of Sonora and retired in 1925. In 1928 he was run over and killed while crossing Lexington Avenue, NY.
Again Victor sued (one wonders on what grounds this time) and Sonora only survived bankruptcy when it was rescued by businessman George Brightson, who re-incorporated it as the Sonora Phonograph Company in 1913.
Brightson made a success of Sonora and retired in 1925. In 1928 he was run over and killed while crossing Lexington Avenue, NY.