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RE: Few can beat this collector

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In Reply to: RE: Few can beat this collector posted by Tre' on September 11, 2023 at 19:18:16

WHAT are you talking about?
That's a CALIFONE!

Edits: 09/11/23 09/11/23

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Nothing but the best! - alaskahiatt 00:20:03 09/12/23 (6)
Not only does he use poor equipment with high VTF, but he lays records flat in large stacks. Much of the LPs I noticed were those that hang around forever in thrift stores. Judging by the condition of many of the jackets, I bet the records were scratched as well.

A real well organized monster collection in good condition and played on a high quality turntable is that of our own cactuscowboy.

By the way, I only play 78s on my Audiovox 300VA vacuum tube classroom player seen in the picture.
- RE: Nothing but the best! - Krav Maga 13:26:32 09/14/23 (1)
  Leon Russell on 78. That's got to be a collector's item. :-)
  
  "All thoughts are prey to some beast" - Bill Callahan
  - Yes it would, but unfortunately, it's a 45rpm. Damn. I think the latest - alaskahiatt 18:08:10 09/14/23 (0)
    78s were in the 60s in India. The Beatles are on a few of those India 78s.
- RE: Nothing but the best! - Tre' 11:43:24 09/13/23 (3)
  My friend Dave plays his large 78 collection on his $4000.00 Technics SL-1200GAE. Then he bought another one!!!!
  
  Tre'
  Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
  "Still Working the Problem"
  - I do have a $50 Dual 1229 with a mono AT cartridge, but I have yet to purchase - alaskahiatt 18:57:29 09/13/23 (2)
    a larger stylus diameter for playing 78s with that cartridge. The 1229 is completely refurbished after many frustrating hours.
    
    As you know, manually playing 78s can be a pain because of the short play times. You have to be doing something else while sitting right next to the turntable. Maybe someday I will refurbish my Garrard RC88 changer or find a changer spindle for the 1229.
    
    Playing 78s on my $20 Audiovox 300VA is certainly cheaper. The only problem is the quick wear on the sapphire needles when playing older 78s.
    - RE: I do have a $50 Dual 1229 with a mono AT cartridge, but I have yet to purchase - Tre' 14:05:33 09/14/23 (1)
      Dave gets truncated styli (in various sizes) from Expert Stylus in the UK.
      He also has a mono MC cartridge with a 78 stylus.
      
      Tre'
      Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
      "Still Working the Problem"
      - I did buy two truncated styli for my Stanton 500, but last I checked, the - alaskahiatt 15:10:27 09/14/23 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I do have a $50 Dual 1229 with a mono AT cartridge, but I have yet to purchase posted by Tre' on September 14, 2023 at 14:05:33
        
        truncated were no longer available. They were also $150 each just to play an occasional 78. Ouch.
RE: Few can beat this collector - Sondek 20:36:42 09/11/23 (0)
That's what our 2nd grade teacher used to play "The Youth Fitness Song" for our class.

Ah, a real monster of a hit song by Robert Preston. I think I still have my copy around here someplace.

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