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I do collect 78 rpm records and spin them. As far as the sound "jumping" out of the speakers, YES! Most ...

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J. S. Bach

In Reply to: RE: 78 rpm records posted by Munkie_NL on March 23, 2024 at 07:49:44

...especially with a new or lightly-played before disc. I use a Technics SP-1015 for 78s (note that I used the same stylus as for my lps; it tracks a different part of the groove than the railroad spike normally used for 78s and has less noise):

A new never-played 78:

And some "interesting" titles:

And single-sided discs from the early days:

Later Gator,
Dave

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RE: I do collect 78 rpm records and spin them. As far as the sound "jumping" out of the speakers, YES! Most ... - MikeWI 20:07:50 03/25/24 (0)
I wish I had some clean 78s like that! Most have been abused by the technology and habits of the era.

Mike
The Admiral's Daughter...Naughty, Naughty.... - blues4ever 12:50:09 03/23/24 (1)
Oh, I have a copy of it also. I haven't played any 78's for several months. Guess I'll break some out tomorrow for a listen. And I hope I don't literally break any, although it's pretty easy to do (don't ask me how I know that).

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Edits: 03/23/24
- I like the "Dinghy" song - alaskahiatt 13:37:16 03/23/24 (0)
Because of the shellac - gonzo 10:04:19 03/23/24 (1)
how do you clean your 78s? I have a bunch of them though I haven't yet set up a table for them and if you use the same cartridge/stylus as you do use for your LPs. do you track at a different weight/force?
Thanks. Norm
- "do you track at a different weight" Sometimes, if there is unevenness I put a dime on the headshell. )MT( - J. S. Bach 10:46:47 03/23/24 (0)
  Later Gator,
  Dave

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