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Posted: **Sun Apr 17, 2016 2:07 pm**

Lucius1958 wrote:
VintageTechnologies wrote:Edison studied Pathé's records to learn what not to do. Pathé records had a tendency to skip due to broad shallow grooves. Edison went with narrower, deeper grooves. A thick record guaranteed there would be no warping, something I appreciate today! Comparing the two systems now, I'd say Edison was right.
Except for when the discs are 'dished', and cause problems in playback, when the reproducer tops out and starts damaging the grooves...

Bill

Yes, I have a few like that out of many hundreds, but it goes to show that you have to be observant of records and the height adjustment of the horn.

Posted: **Sun Apr 17, 2016 5:23 pm**

Because they hold so much music. (J/K)

Fran

Posted: **Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:02 am**

fran604g wrote:Because they hold so much music. (J/K)

Fran

I was thinking along the same lines - "So they hold up to all those leaden ballads by Vernon Dalhart!"

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