Columbia Viva-Tonal Grafonola #111 Sound Box Problem

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fruitywarren
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Columbia Viva-Tonal Grafonola #111 Sound Box Problem

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Hi everyone,
Having just received my new soft tone needles and giving them a try, I continue to get a buzzing vibrating sound which distorts playback on my Columbia Viva-Tonal Grafonola #111. I think it's got something to do with the sound box as when I lightly press the dome during playback, it seems to resolve the problem. Any suggestions? Should I just buy another Columbia sound box or get this one repaired? I wouldn't really know where to look apart from eBay as I'm currently living in Italy? Maybe there's a mail order repairer of seller that someone could suggest. All views are much appreciated.
Kind Regards
Chris
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Re: Columbia Viva-Tonal Grafonola #111 Sound Box Problem

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Hi,

seems you only need new gaskets - not a new soundbox :)

If you open the soundbox (little screws on the back) you can easily change the gaskets.

Here is a sideview of your soundbox:

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In our german gramophone forum we had a thread about the gaskets of this Columbia Box, even if you didnt´knew a word german, the pictures may help you:
http://grammophon-platten.de/e107_plugi ... .php?10233

or with a (very crude) translation into english: http://tinyurl.com/c7edjv5

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Re: Columbia Viva-Tonal Grafonola #111 Sound Box Problem

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Thanks for the advice Odeon. It's very much appreciated.

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