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I'm looking to replace a damaged copper diaphragm on an Edison Model S reproducer. I also have an R that could use a diaphragm as well. I looked at the vendors that are online, and I checked eBay, but it doesn't seem like anyone carries them? Does anyone have a source?

I was also thinking maybe a could use mica? Another thought was use an Amberola diaphragm, remove the string, and install a pin through the diaphragm? Seems to me the pin would be able to rotate as required for the 2/4 minute selection on an S. The R of course wouldn't need to rotate.

Thoughts and suggestions please.

Phil

You have to get them apart before you replace the diaphragm. Do you have a way to remove the reduction rings?

Try Steve Medved in Florida.

Rich Gordon

Would an O diaphragm fit?

-Bill

rgordon939 wrote:Try Steve Medved in Florida.

Rich Gordon

I second this.. He has them.

T

Yes an O would fit.

Rich Gordon

Thanks for the replies. I will try Steve Medved.