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I have a 1929 Victrola Orthophonic 8-9 model. This was the model that replaced the Credenza as the Orthophonic machine with the big re-entrant horn. The horn in the 8-9 is a large metal re-entrant horn and gives low bass notes, as well as the high treble notes. It is in fine working condition and has a new old style power cord. I can bring this machine to the APS show in Buena Park on August 19 and 20 for pick up, if that helps you.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7p9qLvG1EU

Nice!
Your video is set to "private"

Thanks for telling me. The video is set to public, but I noticed I had not set a premiere. So it should work now. the video puts a distortion on the sound that is not there when you listen in person. Marc.

This Victrola 8-9 has sold. I am not able to add SOLD to the title for some reason.

Wow! I'm not sure I've seen an electric 8-9.

Garret

Yes, only 500 were made with the induction disc motor.

And even fewer with the Universal Motor.

A collector friend, Ed, said he once had an oddball 8-9. It was a 1930 model with a pickup and electronic amplification!

marcapra wrote: Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:01 am A collector friend, Ed, said he once had an oddball 8-9. It was a 1930 model with a pickup and electronic amplification!

That would be a machine to have. 100%

I would guess it was an after market conversion.