The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs & Recordings

Hi All
Does anyone happen to have - or know the whereabouts of - a reproducer for a Sonora Symphony phonograph? The reproducer I have is not in great shape and I could use one in fine condition. Thanks!

Common problem. Unfortunately the one I have on my Concert looks about the same and the 5B on my Philharmonic isn’t much better. The 5B is basically the same but the tonearm diameter differs a bit so that it is the same as a Victor Orthophonic rather than an older Sonora. The 5Bs don’t seem to turn up, but I do see the other 5s around once in a while. I have yet to find one in really great shape. I don’t happen to have anything extra right now. That’s a beautiful machine, though.

Bill

Thanks for the reply and the info. I figured it might be kind of a longshot but keep me in mind if you have any luck in locating something you think might work for me. I really don't have any connections to speak of where parts are concerned.

best to you
Bill

Good luck with it. They are really nice machines. I love my Philharmonic, although it has quite a different horn design than the Symphony.

Bill

Yeah... and I love the design of that cabinet, too. I had a chance to buy one in PA a couple of years ago but couldn't coordinate with the seller. Also a monster machine!