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A friend who lives overseas has sent me a package containing a pair of Max Wurcker reproducers, one two minute and one four minute, and a Sykes Electrograph electric pickup for Edison Blue Amberol cylinders. I know that even air post takes weeks, but can hardly contain my anticipation.

I have not been so anxious about any parcel since I was perhaps twelve.

OK I'm jealous, wish they were on the way to my house. Congratulations on you purchase.

Rich Gordon

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rgordon939 wrote:OK I'm jealous, wish they were on the way to my house. Congratulations on you purchase.

Rich Gordon

I could never really have afforded to have purchased them. When I said old friend I really meant FRIEND. Quite possibly the most generous fellow I've known. I feel very lucky.



And impatient.

May I ask why? I am not familiar with that make of reproducer.

(I have not been so anxious about any parcel since I was perhaps twelve.)

I am going through withdrawals also Uncle Vanya. Waiting on the case Martinola re-finished for me. Mailed and waiting.

BwanaJoe wrote:May I ask why? I am not familiar with that make of reproducer.

Which? The Wurcker or the Sykes?

Search this website using "Wurcker" to find pictures and descriptions.

Google "Sykes Electrograph" and you will find information and even a video. Those must be incredibly rare, I have never seen one except on the Internet. I would love to have one.

Ahh, it is the rarity of the reproducor then.

Does it subjectively sound better than standard as well?

Here is a picture of my Max Wurcker reproducers on the right side. The Max Wurcker's have a much larger body and do have greater volume. As you can see the neck is much larger also making it hard to find a horn to fit. Most people use an adapter to make horns fit.

Rich Gordon

Awesome, thanks!