Mystery Phono, What is it?

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Mystery Phono, What is it?

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I bought this at a radio show a couple of years ago. I'm looking for a horn and elbow but also wonder what brand it might be. There are no markings whatsoever. Can anyone help? Thanks!
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Re: Mystery Phono, What is it?

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Sorry, I don't know what make/model of phono it is, but I find it ironic that both machines in the picture have a spin cycle :lol:
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Brad,

Excellent! I like your sense of humor.

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I might also add that the neck where the horn elbow would slip over, is just under 1-⅛" diameter, (1.100" to be exact).

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those governor weights look like moth balls :lol:

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Pathé used a similar looking backmount.

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Brad wrote:Sorry, I don't know what make/model of phono it is, but I find it ironic that both machines in the picture have a spin cycle :lol:
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The machine definitely looks European to me. Maybe German or Swiss?

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Shane,

The Thorens does look like it may be the make. The dimensions of my case are a bit off however. Mine measures 34.3cm x 34.3cm x 14.5cm.

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Re: Mystery Phono, What is it?

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Looking at the ads posted here, and others I saw on the net, I've noticed that all the Thorens machines have the traditional style brake that rubs against the turntable edge. Mine is very different in that the "brake" is a metal bracket that moves close to the governor flange and engages a small pin protruding from the periphery of the flange. In other words, it stops instantly, with a bang. Probably very hard on the governor gear!

If you look very closely in my motor photo, you can see the pin engaged with the stop lever bracket.

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