Thanks for all the replies and neat pics. Here is my Dual 1229. It works great and is one of my favorites. Pic is a little fuzzy, but it’s the only one I have right now. I’ll try to do more of some others if you want to see them.
Anyone here into vinyl?
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I've been really diggin' this thread, guys. I can relate.
There are so many cool turntables already represented. Love that VM changer with built in amp. That's sweet. 1952 or 53 I guess? Very cool.
I dig seeing all these pieces and have so many to show you all as well I don't know where to start, so I'll start at my top of the line table.
Do this bit of research if you like - go to Google and put in PL-7L and hit translate link next to the first link you get. That's my table.
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I've been really diggin' this thread, guys. I can relate.
There are so many cool turntables already represented. Love that VM changer with built in amp. That's sweet. 1952 or 53 I guess? Very cool.
I dig seeing all these pieces and have so many to show you all as well I don't know where to start, so I'll start at my top of the line table.
Do this bit of research if you like - go to Google and put in PL-7L and hit translate link next to the first link you get. That's my table.
B
2 arms
The 2nd arm is one of my 2 devices which I use to determine the abolute center of the playback matrix and align it perfectly to the spindle. The playback arm is made of ceramic material and features a loaded weight anti-resonant device. The pick-up I use on this is a Shure V-15 type Five.
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The 2nd arm is one of my 2 devices which I use to determine the abolute center of the playback matrix and align it perfectly to the spindle. The playback arm is made of ceramic material and features a loaded weight anti-resonant device. The pick-up I use on this is a Shure V-15 type Five.
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VOICE OF MUSIC VM-1260
Here's a video of one of my favorite voice of music machines..the VM-1260 from 1957.
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Frontal, I think you may have trouble finding the correct original pickup for that early 50's VM. It mounts in a most peculiar way and has been no longer available longer than it was originally available in the first place. One way of making that setup work again is to change the arm entirely to one from at least 1955 when they went to the 1/2 inch mount setup, and you can put in almost anything. I have an arm or 2 here you could use, or I could do the work for you if you like. Another plus is that the later arms had much better trackability. Those early 50's ones look cool but they're not quite stiff enough and are far too massive.
B
Here's a video of one of my favorite voice of music machines..the VM-1260 from 1957.
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Frontal, I think you may have trouble finding the correct original pickup for that early 50's VM. It mounts in a most peculiar way and has been no longer available longer than it was originally available in the first place. One way of making that setup work again is to change the arm entirely to one from at least 1955 when they went to the 1/2 inch mount setup, and you can put in almost anything. I have an arm or 2 here you could use, or I could do the work for you if you like. Another plus is that the later arms had much better trackability. Those early 50's ones look cool but they're not quite stiff enough and are far too massive.
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frontaloadotmy
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bundt
that was great; I have to run off and walk some shelter
pooches, when I get back I'll continue with the V o M
collection and others.
jason were you referring to the mitsubishi?
that was great; I have to run off and walk some shelter
pooches, when I get back I'll continue with the V o M
collection and others.
jason were you referring to the mitsubishi?
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I have a part-time job working in a stereo/video store.
Some people are surprised that we can still work on turntables.
A significant portion of our business is in new and used turntables. We get quite a bit of money for old, working consoles. I've seen most of the TTs in this thread come in and out of our doors. I think vinyl is a good thing.
Hey, JasonL, If you ever find yourself in the Wisconsin area with a van or pickup truck, and you need a Seeburg LPC-1 for your new digs, just let me know. I have an extra one.
-kevin
Some people are surprised that we can still work on turntables.
A significant portion of our business is in new and used turntables. We get quite a bit of money for old, working consoles. I've seen most of the TTs in this thread come in and out of our doors. I think vinyl is a good thing.
Hey, JasonL, If you ever find yourself in the Wisconsin area with a van or pickup truck, and you need a Seeburg LPC-1 for your new digs, just let me know. I have an extra one.
-kevin
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It's neat that old console systems have a market someplace. Here, it's a different story. I wouldn't be without one. I have a big 1965 Magnavox that needs capacitors and who knows what else. I love those Dual and Pioneer turntables. I have an Italian job that is all pushbutton, linear tracking, name begins with a C. Works really well, programable. I really like the old late '50s early '60s VMs that were in a lot of stereo systems like Zenith, General Electric, Philco, etc.
jasonl
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Mystery phono.
I forget the name of it but it has a magnetic pickup.
Those Zeniths have that neat T shaped needle but the turntable is a VM just like the one in my parents old Philco console. I had a Zenith Allegro system at one time with the T shaped needle but the turntable was BSR.
I forget the name of it but it has a magnetic pickup.
Those Zeniths have that neat T shaped needle but the turntable is a VM just like the one in my parents old Philco console. I had a Zenith Allegro system at one time with the T shaped needle but the turntable was BSR.
jasonl
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Frontal
Yeah, I want one of those vertical Mitsubishi turntables.
Yeah, I want one of those vertical Mitsubishi turntables.
no tease..
I won't keep you guessing.
It's my 1926 Brunswick Panatrope PR-148-C.
This you would have to consider is a console. The receiver, amplifier, and phonograph are all in a walnut cabinet. BUT what it really is is the very first a/c electric radio phonograph combinations ever for sale in this country.
I just love it. Right now I have a dyna-kit amplifier in it and a permanent magnet speaker, and with the re-wound voice coil installed the turntable plays like new again. Getting that radio to work again will be quite another matter.
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I won't keep you guessing.
It's my 1926 Brunswick Panatrope PR-148-C.
This you would have to consider is a console. The receiver, amplifier, and phonograph are all in a walnut cabinet. BUT what it really is is the very first a/c electric radio phonograph combinations ever for sale in this country.
I just love it. Right now I have a dyna-kit amplifier in it and a permanent magnet speaker, and with the re-wound voice coil installed the turntable plays like new again. Getting that radio to work again will be quite another matter.
B
Yes-I also like record playing machines of various sorts.I also work on these-mostly on QRK,Technics,Tt's that were used in radio stations.I have also worked on the "Maggie" Collaro Tt's in Magnavox Hi-Fi sets.my Mom had one-Now she misses it! she wished she didn't get rid of it when she bought a newer component Hi-fi system.As a boy she had a Brunswick Radio-TT unit.Was 1940's technology.The TT in it got taken out at some time and the unit was then a rather nice radio.I have worked on this as well.She stored magazines in the aera where the TTR used to be.She used it as an end table.I have my eyes on a jukebox-Seeburg-Have looked over its Changer-TT system.It has very early SS amps-Which if I buy it will replace with tube ones-the tube ones are easier to work on.Early SS amps acan be real Bugger Bears to work on since early Germanium and silicone transistors are NLA.The jukebox is at the other new swap shop I found.He has an older tube Seeburg-The TT mechanism is visible under the plexiglas dome-but it has been sold waiting for its new owner to pick it up.The one I found has its TT under a panel.I would like to try working on the Seeburg TT units.they were used in some radio station program automation systems to provide music material-these played LP's.Visited one radio station that still used it-was in an older Shaffer automation system.Those are also pretty neat.GIANT "Jukeboxes"with cart caurosels,Reel-reel tape machines and time announce cart machines.And last but not least diode matrix "Peggety board" "brains".You programmed the machines actions on the diode matrix control unit.
records
I have a collection of the old tube radios. Some also have the phonographs. I have probably about 40-50 turntables. I also have a small collection of vinyl. I have about 500 of the 33's and about 300 of the 45's. I have some intresting record players. I'll have to post some pics of them here. I have one from the late 70's called an accutrac 4000 that you can actually select which track of the record, and it'll go right to it and play it. Similar to a cd player.
Bundtboy I love that Brunswick phonograph. I wish I had one like it. Very nice.
I have a collection of the old tube radios. Some also have the phonographs. I have probably about 40-50 turntables. I also have a small collection of vinyl. I have about 500 of the 33's and about 300 of the 45's. I have some intresting record players. I'll have to post some pics of them here. I have one from the late 70's called an accutrac 4000 that you can actually select which track of the record, and it'll go right to it and play it. Similar to a cd player.
Bundtboy I love that Brunswick phonograph. I wish I had one like it. Very nice.
I am still on the hunt for classic console Hi-Fis in my area-the swap shops NEVER get them around here.Especially want a Magnavox Concert Grand Tubed model.That was what my Mom had.Anyone out there have a clue where I find one in the South?Same with classic old washers.You just don't see them here.
maytagmark
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I love vinyl,I don't have good luck with cd's so ,I stick with vinyl and tapes,i love the 12 inch singles from the 80's that sound so good on the turntable,I guess thats why some DJ's still prefer them,one of my favs is Erasure "Chains of love",I had a few turntables but I'm down to my one of my favorites a Marantz system from the 70's,this was my Aunt's stereo from the 70's,she was dating a stereo salesman at the time so he recommended the best stereo you could buy at that time,and maybe still today,the Marantz 2270 receiver, I do have a Grundig Majestic console floor radio from the late 50's that used to work great it is hi-fi but after a couple of moves there area couple of broken tubes and the cabinet needs some work,would love to find it a good home ,I just don't have the space for it,it is in the garage. Mark
I love vinyl,I don't have good luck with cd's so ,I stick with vinyl and tapes,i love the 12 inch singles from the 80's that sound so good on the turntable,I guess thats why some DJ's still prefer them,one of my favs is Erasure "Chains of love",I had a few turntables but I'm down to my one of my favorites a Marantz system from the 70's,this was my Aunt's stereo from the 70's,she was dating a stereo salesman at the time so he recommended the best stereo you could buy at that time,and maybe still today,the Marantz 2270 receiver, I do have a Grundig Majestic console floor radio from the late 50's that used to work great it is hi-fi but after a couple of moves there area couple of broken tubes and the cabinet needs some work,would love to find it a good home ,I just don't have the space for it,it is in the garage. Mark
maytagmark
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still stuck in the 70's and 80's
I love vinyl,I don't have good luck with cd's so ,I stick with vinyl and tapes,i love the 12 inch singles from the 80's that sound so good on the turntable,I guess thats why some DJ's still prefer them,one of my favs is Erasure "Chains of love",I had a few turntables but I'm down to my one of my favorites a Marantz system from the 70's,this was my Aunt's stereo from the 70's,she was dating a stereo salesman at the time so he recommended the best stereo you could buy at that time,and maybe still today,the Marantz 2270 receiver, I do have a Grundig Majestic console floor radio from the late 50's that used to work great it is hi-fi but after a couple of moves there area couple of broken tubes and the cabinet needs some work,would love to find it a good home ,I just don't have the space for it,it is in the garage. Mark
I love vinyl,I don't have good luck with cd's so ,I stick with vinyl and tapes,i love the 12 inch singles from the 80's that sound so good on the turntable,I guess thats why some DJ's still prefer them,one of my favs is Erasure "Chains of love",I had a few turntables but I'm down to my one of my favorites a Marantz system from the 70's,this was my Aunt's stereo from the 70's,she was dating a stereo salesman at the time so he recommended the best stereo you could buy at that time,and maybe still today,the Marantz 2270 receiver, I do have a Grundig Majestic console floor radio from the late 50's that used to work great it is hi-fi but after a couple of moves there area couple of broken tubes and the cabinet needs some work,would love to find it a good home ,I just don't have the space for it,it is in the garage. Mark
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