Reproducer Questions
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:35 am
So this story begins by me finding a beautiful Edison Maroon Gem in excellent condition. The Model K reproducer has no issues playing 2 or 4 minute records. Sadly, the unit on full crank seems to run out of steam near the end of a 4 minute record. Since the unit is completely original (including crane and horn) I'll just leave it set up to play 2 minute records.
So I was really looking for a unit that had no problems playing a 4 minute record and once again I stumbled upon a completely intact Edison Standard Model F in nearly mint condition. So impressive is the power on this machine I can play two 4 minute records on a single crank. Shortly after purchasing this phonograph the sound went. I discovered the the combination Model S reproducer had lost it's stylus (sapphire). I shipped it out to Great Lakes Antique Phonograph for a rebuild.
Unfortunately it is the pot metal type and I'm not sure if it can be rebuilt. A new sapphire was added and to be honest with you...my Model K reproducer sounds better on the Model F then the S does.
This is where I'm looking for some help. I realize it's going to be impossible to find a Combination Model S reproducer (rebuilt or non pot metal). I'd like a larger reproducer like the S (I believe an R reproducer is the same size). Any ideas or suggestions? I really want the best sound out of the unit.
So I was really looking for a unit that had no problems playing a 4 minute record and once again I stumbled upon a completely intact Edison Standard Model F in nearly mint condition. So impressive is the power on this machine I can play two 4 minute records on a single crank. Shortly after purchasing this phonograph the sound went. I discovered the the combination Model S reproducer had lost it's stylus (sapphire). I shipped it out to Great Lakes Antique Phonograph for a rebuild.
Unfortunately it is the pot metal type and I'm not sure if it can be rebuilt. A new sapphire was added and to be honest with you...my Model K reproducer sounds better on the Model F then the S does.
This is where I'm looking for some help. I realize it's going to be impossible to find a Combination Model S reproducer (rebuilt or non pot metal). I'd like a larger reproducer like the S (I believe an R reproducer is the same size). Any ideas or suggestions? I really want the best sound out of the unit.