eBay Alert:Victor Orthophonic Borgia II Wisconsin

[gemering]

Borgia II with updated radio.
For Pick-up in Wisconsin.
Not mine.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RCA-VICTOR-ORTH ... RTM1562571

[estott]

Someone just took an off the shelf table radio and put it in the case. A neat enough job, but could have been better (or much worse)

[gemering]

Yes,
An RCA table model tombstone has replaced the original Radiola 28.
Hopefully the opening was not cut or altered.
Overall the case does not look bad.
If the price stays reasonably low, this could be a worthwhile project for the Orthophonic lover.
Sean????

[beaumonde]

I'm much closer than Sean, but I just bought an RE-45...

[OrthoSean]

No thanks, I have enough projects on my plate right now, including downsizing a bit!

Sean

[Uncle Vanya]

I'm much closer than Sean, but I just bought an RE-45...

Looks like a very nice example. What do you think of the sound quality?
These machines sold well for a reason. When the pick up is properly rebuilt (as the unit in your machine doubtless is) these machines offer really fine reproduction.

[beaumonde]

It sounds great, great bass, very smooth.