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Fabulous. The machine plays like a million bucks - and that record is a challenge for most any sound box!

George P.

Congratulation on getting this, it most certainly is a one of a kind. Machines like this put some excitement into a well rounded collection that we normally see.
I think its great that it has its own matching stand also. Looks like a keeper to me.

Larry Crandell

I visited Dan yesterday, and this "Opera" sounds amazing in person too, perhaps even better. Jerry Blais and I made him buy it! Congrats to Dan.

Stan Stanford
Portland

Dan,
We are so glad you got this machine, it is a work of art.
We know you love Caruso as much as we do and that is a great record to
use for demonstration. Bravo to Jerry and Stan for making you buy it.

Congratulations to you and again, BRAVO!!!!

All the best,

David & Lerria

Amazing machine. Amazing sound. Amazing purchase. You are fortunate. Tom B

This is truly a spectacular piece and perfect for your opera based collection. A machine like this adds so much interest to your collection. The ONLY thing I question about your description is the comment about this piece being "home made." The superior quality of construction points towards it being a product of a professional craftsman. I would lean towards thinking that it was commissioned by a wealthy opera lover. I've seen a music box that was hidden inside a exquisite Swiss chalet. Could a machine like this be a product of a similar cottage industry?

A very envious Jerry Blais

Jerry B. wrote:This is truly a spectacular piece and perfect for your opera based collection. A machine like this adds so much interest to your collection. The ONLY thing I question about your description is the comment about this piece being "home made." The superior quality of construction points towards it being a product of a professional craftsman. I would lean towards thinking that it was commissioned by a wealthy opera lover. I've seen a music box that was hidden inside a exquisite Swiss chalet. Could a machine like this be a product of a similar cottage industry?

A very envious Jerry Blais

Forum member CarlosV suggested it may have been made in the Black Forest in Germany. Could be. There is nothing on the machine that has given me a clue yet as to its origin. I'm hoping someone will eventually come forward with more info.

Dan

that is amazing.. the workmanship to make that with that much detail. Tom B

What are you all smoking ? It has no age the paper dates its manufacture to 1988 , none of the parts are of the same age , you could call it an elegant crapophone , THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES ON ! Should be transferred here
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Reminds me of ships made from matchsticks !
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