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Hi Guys,
I just bought a really nice (One family owned) mahogany, Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph model A-80. I paid $75 for it on my local Facebook Marketplace not realizing at the time that it appears to be a fairly scarce model? Info online is minimal so I figured I would ask you guys.
Nothing I've found covers things like serial & production numbers, owners manuals, etc. One thing I can vouch for is that this beast is HEAVY. Mine is # SM 2514.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Erich

Nice! I have an A-80 too (SN about 1864, iirc); though it needs the 'motorboard' panels.
- Bill

An article on the Edison A/B-80 appeared in the December 2008 issue of the APS magazine. In addition to pictured differences, it included general serial number ranges.

George P.

Another good reason to join the APS.

phonogfp wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:12 am An article on the Edison A/B-80 appeared in the December 2008 issue of the APS magazine. In addition to pictured differences, it included general serial number ranges.

George P.

George, is it possible to obtain back issues?

Mindy P.

pughphonos wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:28 pm

phonogfp wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 10:12 am An article on the Edison A/B-80 appeared in the December 2008 issue of the APS magazine. In addition to pictured differences, it included general serial number ranges.

George P.

George, is it possible to obtain back issues?

Mindy P.

I believe some back issues are available in hard copy. Also, APS members have online access to all back issues.

George P.