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alaskahiatt

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In Reply to: RE: Few can beat this collector posted by ltman on September 11, 2023 at 20:06:31

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.

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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)
      truncated were no longer available. They were also $150 each just to play an occasional 78. Ouch.

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