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Has anyone tried this gadget to reduce the reproducer weight on orthophonic Victrolas?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/orthophonic-vic ... 2630019011

Andreas

Mm-m-m. Don't know what seller means by "plays 45s too" (although suspect ignorance), but the Fats Domino and Penguin records seem to be late 78 rpm vinyls: if he played 'em, they're ruined.

This has been discussed briefly in the past:

http://forum.talkingmachine.info/viewto ... nterweight

Thanks. Forgot about that thread.

Andreas

This might be good for playing your 78s if it reduces wear on the record, but unlike a vertical disc, 78s are lateral. The reproducer still has to vibrate from side to side!

No, they really played a 45 with it :/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeuU7kxuMKU