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Orthophonic reproducer
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briankeith
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Orthophonic reproducer
Does the Victor Orthophonic reproducer require any special needle type ??
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HisMastersVoice
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
No, it can accept standard steel, Tungs-Tone, Fibre, or Thorn needles.
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gramophone78
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
HisMastersVoice wrote:No, it can accept standard steel, Tungs-Tone, Fibre, or Thorn needles.
Actually, the "Everplay" needle works very good in a Orthophonic. I think there is a member offering them....
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briankeith
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
Mine sounds really crappy - very distorted, low volumn level, buzzing, etc. I guess I need the reproducer rebuilt.
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Torjazzer
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
Yes, those are the typical warning signs.briankeith wrote:Mine sounds really crappy - very distorted, low volumn level, buzzing, etc. I guess I need the reproducer rebuilt.
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mattrx
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
Pete Wall is good a rebuilding them. He sells the "Orthophonic Reproducer Repair Service" on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/110535158861?ss ... 1439.l2649
It is not a fast process, but it is a good one.
Good luck!
Matt
It is not a fast process, but it is a good one.
Good luck!
Matt
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Torjazzer
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
I second that. He's a good man. He does a great job and his prices are very reasonable.mattrx wrote:Pete Wall is good a rebuilding them. He sells the "Orthophonic Reproducer Repair Service" on eBay. http://www.ebay.com/itm/110535158861?ss ... 1439.l2649
It is not a fast process, but it is a good one.
Good luck!
Matt
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STARR-OLA
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
Tip-try not messin about with one,unless you have lots of repairs under youre belt ..
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briankeith
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Re: Orthophonic reproducer
I sent it to Peter Wall - thanks for the tip 