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What model is this? I know it is later than what I normally look at but it looks to be in very good cosmetic shape but is none working. Owner says they have the tubes but never put them in. So not working. Anyone worked on one of these? I' guessing very expensive to fix?

That's the VE 9-25 -- http://www.victor-victrola.com/9-25.htm

OrthoFan

OrthoFan wrote:That's the VE 9-25 -- http://www.victor-victrola.com/9-25.htm

OrthoFan

Thank you.

The expense of getting repairs is high, but finding someone qualified to do the work is the real problem. I would suggest you ask the folks at the antique radio forum here:
https://antiqueradios.com/forums/index.php It's a long shot, but you might find somebody in your neck of the woods who can do the work. The cabinet is a knock out and if you get it working, it should sound outstanding. I used to own an antique radio, but I discovered that having it repaired cost way more than the radio was worth. Good luck.

As you now know this is a VE9-25E (1927) Electrola. Yes I have restored one 17 years ago and have one that I am now about to restore.

I don't know anyone in Texas off hand that could restore this for you. But let ne ask around. The amp is very simple to rebuild as long as there are no transformers gone bad. But they seldom are bad. It is the ceramic power resistors and condensers that need looked at. The Radiola is a bit of a hassle but usually doable. One of the 199 tubes in the Radiola is for the phonograph. It all depends on what you buy the piece for and what you are willing to spend on it. You should send the pickup to me or Chuck Azzalina to be rebuilt. Do not let a inexperienced radio guy do the pickup. Chuck would also rebuild the amp and radio but he is in Perkasie, PA.

This is a fairly rare Electrola.

If you decide you do not want to buy it please share where it is located for others to consider.

Thanks!

Carlton Smith
electrolaman 64
Indianapolis, IN

Phonogal,

The radio has a loop antenna that can be rotated from a knob/lever accessible from the left side of the radio panel. That lever is a lever with a gear built in. Since it was made of pot metal, it usually had swelled and locked up the mechanism, hence the knob would break off if forced. I have a few aluminum replacement aluminum Anteena Arm Gears available that I had made. They are ready to go (no machining required). See link below:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39610

PS. I highly recommend purchasing the “Look for the Dog”. All Victor machines are identified with some key details and large colorful photos. It’s also a price guide, though these days it seems only the rarer machines are close in reality.

Victrola-Monkey wrote:Phonogal,

The radio has a loop antenna that can be rotated from a knob/lever accessible from the left side of the radio panel. That lever is a lever with a gear built in. Since it was made of pot metal, it usually had swelled and locked up the mechanism, hence the knob would break off if forced. I have a few aluminum replacement aluminum Anteena Arm Gears available that I had made. They are ready to go (no machining required). See link below:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=39610

PS. I highly recommend purchasing the “Look for the Dog”. All Victor machines are identified with some key details and large colorful photos. It’s also a price guide, though these days it seems only the rarer machines are close in reality.

Thank you. I have the Victor books but they are at home and we are camping. For anyone interested in this machine, it is located in Centerville Tx. and listed on FB marketplace for $300.00.

Looks really nice. I hope you get it going. Too bad I’m banned from getting really cool stuff like this. “It doesn’t matter if this is a rare very nice piece in its day (and still is) it takes up too much space!” All I got to say is thank god somebody in the 1950s didn’t stick in a 4 speed record changer in it. It’s always so jarring when I find a console radio-phonograph from the 1940s and the original 78 rpm changer was replaced by some BSR changer from the 1960s or 70s.

AmberolaAndy wrote:Looks really nice. I hope you get it going. Too bad I’m banned from getting really cool stuff like this. “It doesn’t matter if this is a rare very nice piece in its day (and still is) it takes up too much space!” All I got to say is thank god somebody in the 1950s didn’t stick in a 4 speed record changer in it. It’s always so jarring when I find a console radio-phonograph from the 1940s and the original 78 rpm changer was replaced by some BSR changer from the 1960s or 70s.

Hahaha, I used to refer to BSR as "Bull Sh!t Replacement".

phonogal wrote:

Victrola-Monkey wrote:Phonogal,
Thank you. I have the Victor books but they are at home and we are camping. For anyone interested in this machine, it is located in Centerville Tx. and listed on FB marketplace for $300.00.

Here is a link. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 7461835159