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I ran across one of these today. It appears to be in great shape (it was behind the "employee only" door at a local antique store). I didn't get a chance to speak with anyone about it and with a $795.00 price tag, I was in noo hurry to chase anyone down to show it to me any further. If it had a tag for $200 or so, I might have shown more interest.

Scott,
The price of the machine is pretty steep. If it sits around for a long time, they may take an offer on it. I'd keep an eye on it.
Harvey Kravitz

Just in case it matters: my Princess takes an arm and reproducer which don't interchange with other Grafonolas.

Phonofreak wrote:Scott,
The price of the machine is pretty steep. If it sits around for a long time, they may take an offer on it. I'd keep an eye on it.
Harvey Kravitz

I'll stop be there any time I happen to be there. It would be a nice one to have (very small unit), but they at least need to be reasonable.

estott wrote:Just in case it matters: my Princess takes an arm and reproducer which don't interchange with other Grafonolas.

I wonder why they would design it that way. Maybe something to do with the size of the cabinet?

The reproducer is a typical Columbia Concert(early) off a No.6 (late). The fitting on the back is standard. The arm is what you would see on an outside horn Columbia, but set for an internal horn one. It's the bracket or socket that is unique to this machine.
Harvey Kravitz

Phonofreak wrote:The reproducer is a typical Columbia Concert(early) off a No.6 (late). The fitting on the back is standard. The arm is what you would see on an outside horn Columbia, but set for an internal horn one. It's the bracket or socket that is unique to this machine.
Harvey Kravitz

That's it in better detail. Most of the pieces aren't unique to the Princess but if something is broken it isn't as simple as substituting standard Grafonola parts.

Sounds like a bastardized machine. Sure does look nice though.