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I notice that Shenandoah Antique Restoration advertises essentially new Orthophonic reproducers, apparently only using the needlebar and bearing covers from you existing reproducer. Has anybody tried one and, if so, what do you think of them?
Here is the url. http://www.shenandoahrestoration.com/motor.html Scroll down a bit to get to the reproducer section.
Clay
Replacement Orthophonic reproducer
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FloridaClay
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Replacement Orthophonic reproducer
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1. Space will expand to accommodate an infinite number of possessions, regardless of their size.
2. Shortage of finance, however dire, will never prevent the acquisition of a desired object, however improbable its cost.
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Re: Replacement Orthophonic reproducer
I've had one done with new castings from another dealer, and if possible next time, I'd have them try to salvage the original aluminum diaphragm, if it's in good shape. Later replacements, though alright, don't sound as rich as the originals, IMO.
Bob
Bob
"Comparison is the thief of joy" Theodore Roosevelt
His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi70G1Rzqpo
His Master's Voice Automatic 1A Exponential Gramophone Demonstration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi70G1Rzqpo