If you could own just 1 cylinder machine, what would it be?

schallplatte · Post by **schallplatte** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:17 pm

Edison Opera and/or Amberola 1A.

briankeith · Post by **briankeith** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:38 pm

#1 Edison Kruesi Tin Foil
#2 Edison M class electric
#3 Edison Idealia
#4 Edison "Alva" combination type
#5 Edison 1-A with the lyric grille cabinet

VintageTechnologies · Post by **VintageTechnologies** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:02 pm

gregbogantz wrote:A big Amberola is just more convenient and it provides superior sound. What's not to like?

Moving one, either across the room or cross-country. Been there, done both.

I sold a ratty Amberola 1A to my friend after I did the mechanical restoration. He is handy with paints and woodworking, which is why I sold it to him, so that the machine would be restored to its former glory. He didn't disappoint. I found an "M" reproducer at Union for him. The mechanism is more complex than an Opera, and considerably noisier.

If I could have only one cylinder machine, sure, I could dream big for an Idelia. But I'd settle for a Triumph with endgate, 2/4 minute gearing, wood cygnet horn and both "O" and diamond reproducers.

edisonphonoworks · Post by **edisonphonoworks** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 2:16 am

I would love an Amberola 1-A. I have had them in my shop, and they are really wonderful, the M reproducer sounds great.

martinola · Post by **martinola** » Tue Mar 19, 2013 9:22 pm

Great story, Chuck! I frequently bemoan the fact that my Grandparents on both sides didn't keep their machines. Anyway, a Standard D is a pretty decent machine for a "one machine only" scenario.

Regards,
Martin

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