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is that sucker ever loud, and I mean very loud and crystal clear. When I bought the VV 4-3 last summer (cheap) it was literally the worse sounding Victor in my collection. I only bought it because it was cheap and the cabinet was in mint all original condition. It buzzed - it crackled - it just sounded distorted with very low volumn. Now I need to keep the doors partially closed it's so darn loud. HATS OFF to Peter Wall, he does incredible work when rebuilding these tricky reproducers. I have another one ready to send him, and he's very reasonable as far as price, and just a nice fellow to talk to.VV 4-3 Orthophonic - WOW
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briankeith
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VV 4-3 Orthophonic - WOW
I just got my nickel plated Victor VV 4-3 Orthophonic reproducer back from Peter Wall and holy smokes is that sucker ever loud, and I mean very loud and crystal clear. When I bought the VV 4-3 last summer (cheap) it was literally the worse sounding Victor in my collection. I only bought it because it was cheap and the cabinet was in mint all original condition. It buzzed - it crackled - it just sounded distorted with very low volumn. Now I need to keep the doors partially closed it's so darn loud. HATS OFF to Peter Wall, he does incredible work when rebuilding these tricky reproducers. I have another one ready to send him, and he's very reasonable as far as price, and just a nice fellow to talk to.
is that sucker ever loud, and I mean very loud and crystal clear. When I bought the VV 4-3 last summer (cheap) it was literally the worse sounding Victor in my collection. I only bought it because it was cheap and the cabinet was in mint all original condition. It buzzed - it crackled - it just sounded distorted with very low volumn. Now I need to keep the doors partially closed it's so darn loud. HATS OFF to Peter Wall, he does incredible work when rebuilding these tricky reproducers. I have another one ready to send him, and he's very reasonable as far as price, and just a nice fellow to talk to.-
Joe_DS
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Re: VV 4-3 Orthophonic - WOW
What a difference a carefully restored sound box makes.
Actually, I've always thought that the 4-3 (Consolette) sounded fantastic for its size, and its no wonder that it remained in the Victor catalog longer than any other Orthophonic upright model. I often regret selling mine, but I had a Credenza at the time and didn't have space in my cramped apartment for both, along with the other machines I owned.
It's true it can be very loud, especially when using a loud tone needle. The nice thing about a Consolette, or any well restored Orthophonic model, is that the sound does not disappear when using medium or soft tone needles. In some cases, a soft or medium tone needle can improve the sound quality, for instance, when playing Big Band era records.
Though it does not have the capability to reproduce bass notes (technically), you can actually get a strong impression of bass from some of the bass-heavy Orthophonic discs pressed in the mid to late 1920s.
Joe
Actually, I've always thought that the 4-3 (Consolette) sounded fantastic for its size, and its no wonder that it remained in the Victor catalog longer than any other Orthophonic upright model. I often regret selling mine, but I had a Credenza at the time and didn't have space in my cramped apartment for both, along with the other machines I owned.
It's true it can be very loud, especially when using a loud tone needle. The nice thing about a Consolette, or any well restored Orthophonic model, is that the sound does not disappear when using medium or soft tone needles. In some cases, a soft or medium tone needle can improve the sound quality, for instance, when playing Big Band era records.
Though it does not have the capability to reproduce bass notes (technically), you can actually get a strong impression of bass from some of the bass-heavy Orthophonic discs pressed in the mid to late 1920s.
Joe
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mattrx
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Re: VV 4-3 Orthophonic - WOW
I have to second both points made by briankeith. The consolette I restored and gave to my sister-in-law will literally run you out of the room with a loud tone needle and a good late 20's record. The reproducer on that machine was rebuilt by Pete and the result was very impressive. I play that machine whenever I visit their home, and frequently pick up records I think will sound good on it for them.