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ghost of olddude55

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

The Dual 1219 can play 78s. One of these days, I'll pick up a 78 stylus for the mono cartridge and then...

The blissful counterstroke-a considerable new message.

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Once you start playing 78s, sit close and keep the records close too. - alaskahiatt 13:31:48 03/23/24 (6)
Or, find a good vintage record changer like a Dual or even older player that uses GE RPX cartridges.
A VPI style record cleaner or another flat surface for cleaning is also necessary, so that no bending occurs while cleaning with just soap and water.
The familiar KAB Electro Acoustics is a great help for 78rpm playback.
- https://www.ebay.com/itm/375321087693?itmmeta=01HSPETPH9EMCW (Open in New Window)
Edits: 03/23/24
- RE: Once you start playing 78s, sit close and keep the records close too. - coffee-phil 07:52:33 03/24/24 (0)
  Hi alaskahaitt,
  
  Anyone thinking of getting of getting into 78s should jump on that changer which you linked. It appears to have a GE VR cartridge mounted. The seller says it doesn't work but the rubber parts can be rebuilt by Voice of Music and styli are still available.
  Of coarse a stereo cartridge will have to be had to play Edison Diamond Discs.
  
  Phil
- Got a Dual 1219. - ghost of olddude55 14:27:09 03/23/24 (4)
  I have my doubts about the changer function working though.
  The mono cartridge is an AT VM610 Mono; AT makes a 78 stylus to fit that cart.
  And I've been using a DIY vacuum RCM for about 20 years. Has a flat surface for cleaning.
  
  The blissful counterstroke-a considerable new message.
  - Then you'll need a phono pre with a lot of different EQs - Tre' 17:19:21 03/23/24 (3)
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    Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
    "Still Working the Problem"
    - 78 RPM record EQ chart (Open in New Window)
    - Well, it depends on how deep I go into it. - ghost of olddude55 03:50:13 03/24/24 (2)
      Probably won't ever happen. If it does, I'll pick up an add-on tone control panel.
      
      The blissful counterstroke-a considerable new message.
      - You can also watch eBay for used 78rpm equalizer units from REK-O-KUT, - alaskahiatt 11:24:10 03/24/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Well, it depends on how deep I go into it. posted by ghost of olddude55 on March 24, 2024 at 03:50:13
        
        KAB, Esoteric Audio, etc., or a regular multi-frequency graphic equalizer like a Pioneer SG-9. Then you would follow the charts that Tre' provided. I personally have the KAB-USA Souvenir VSP equalizer that is no longer available except on the used market. There is a MKII KAB unit that is used for 78s and LPs, but it is more expensive and no longer available from KAB.
        In the end, it's just like playing 45s one at a time. It's definitely not convenient unless you transport yourself back to the 20s, 30s, and 40s and have no other options. A good record changer solves part of the problem, but the thought of a shellac record falling down to the platter always makes me nervous.
        https://www.ebay.com/itm/276175010762?itmmeta=01HSRT17J0VF22 (Open in New Window)
        
        Edits: 03/24/24
        
        If I were gonna go that route... - ghost of olddude55 11:33:57 03/24/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: You can also watch eBay for used 78rpm equalizer units from REK-O-KUT, posted by alaskahiatt on March 24, 2024 at 11:24:10
        
        ...I'd probably get the DB Systems add-on tone control box.
        It doesn't have the different EQ curves, but it's designed to be used with my preamp and I'd be able to use it for all of my records.
        
        The blissful counterstroke-a considerable new message.

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