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Tiwi,
There are many for sale on Ebay which will fit. As the soundbox does not match the machine I would not be too fussy about which model I used, although I may try and match the period.
Keep your eyes open for a mica diaphragmed model NOT made of pot metal which can be a nightmare. An original HMV of the period would be ideal but may not be cheap.
Many other makes have the same fitting.
Pathé finally secumbed to the lateral cut format in 1920, so you could purchase a matching soundbox, but of the wrong period.
Due to hardened gaskets it is likely that whatever you buy will need to be rebuilt to perform as originally intended.
Or, as Estott has suggested, (if space and cash allows!) keep this for Pathés, and buy another for lateral cut records.
Regards,
Alistair.

Pictured on the left is a conventional "Superb" soundbox of the correct period, with an adapter to fit a Pathé machine.

On the right is Pathé Universal reproducer, with an adapter to fit a conventional machine.

Hello,

Valecnik, you advice did the trick ! Here is a new video and there is no (noticeable) change on the sound. A classic jazz, Minor swing.

[youtubehd]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_hKoGF1l0I[/youtubehd]

PS: I still need to change the soundbox.

Cheers !

Tiwi

Glad to hear it. Another nice recording but I think Kitty likes Rina Kelly better.