I had a collection of old records that were recorded by analogue in the late 1890s, early 1900s by an English Folk singer whom nobody seems to know now. They're big thick black discs, and my Grandfather said they were recorded via analogue.
Not to mention that you should use an electrical reproducer (ie the Orthophonic Reproducer) to play these electrically-recorded discs, not an acoustical reproducer like the one you're using.
This is running too fast for shure. Also the steel needle has to be changed after every play or it can cause serious record damage. Newer record players use a diamond tiped needle so they will not wear out after just one play. Never try to play anything but 78's on this machine. If you try to play vinyl records on this the steel needle with damage the record.
'sm' is right- the turntable speed sounds as if it's rotating at 90 rpm instead of "78". And your needle should be checked regularly, or you might slowly destroy what you have in your collection, 'krede'...
The old style lp is going to destroy your collection anyway. Cause it will wear off the track on lp. The newer needle is bit better, cause they are lighter. Still, best way to preserve lps is record em on to your computer. Then play as you want, then us the lp if you are really have to. It is easy to find a decent lp player (needle), but a good lp become more and more rare.... by the way, the speed will vary WRT different standard as I remember. lp pakage will tell you.
The tonearm I believe is a Phonola because of the reproducer collar and not HMV
DIYPhonophile 2 months ago
Ah, I love Alvin and the chipmunks!
Distimok 3 months ago
@Distimok It's not Alvin and the Chipmunks! The song is in German, not English.
JeremyPassarelli 2 months ago
play their chirpy records at a lower speed setting -and you'll know how they were recorded !
EmmetEarwax 2 months ago
@714nottingham Good day
The steel needles used to come in wee tin boxes of 50, they or some brands were double-ended.
The tonearm bearings are very likely worn out.
Those GRAMOPHONES as they were known, are quite complicated to restore, (to run geometrically correct),
but they sound super when restored to spec!!
Yes, these also are only for playing SHELLAC 78's not VINYL or STYRENE records
Most folks today are not aware of this eh.
They play SHELLAC record with modern player & Diamond 33 stylus
RetroCaptain 3 months ago
I never play my 78rps on a phonograph that looks like it belongs in a museum ! I have a stereo that also plays CDs.
EmmetEarwax 2 months ago
It doesnt sound right ... lol
musicxcraze 3 months ago
The German Song from Marlene Dietrich.
heinzgitz66 6 months ago in playlist Stereo equip info 2
i wanna try dJ one of these things!
v1nchynoobs 7 months ago
Fred Flintstones turntable
4evaclapham 11 months ago
ah victrolas.... i have 20 of em and thousands of records..... if anyone is selling victrolas or 78's or 75's pm me!
MrSgtCheeseburger 1 year ago
@MrSgtCheeseburger I have a Victrola 1915 according to the sr number, very good condition, what do you think it may be worth, its works well
John
wyocop007 1 year ago
I got Itallian Porin...
spirit0destroyer 1 year ago
how does it rotate with no power?
FuckingStanz 1 year ago
@FuckingStanz I think they are powered by a crank, like that old expression "Crank up the old Victrola".
themirrorsofmymind 1 year ago
@themirrorsofmymind they are powered by a crank and think first before writing
MrSgtCheeseburger 1 year ago
@themirrorsofmymind yes they are
MrSgtCheeseburger 1 year ago
magic
hackller 1 year ago
Old music from thr 50's -60's
LiviuJETIX 2 years ago
OMG!!! That's so NICE!!!
Evoli 2 years ago
lale andersen or marlene dietrich
lz127graf 2 years ago
I heard this same version on youtube but it was more modern nice record player! How economical
puupydoger 2 years ago 2
I had a collection of old records that were recorded by analogue in the late 1890s, early 1900s by an English Folk singer whom nobody seems to know now. They're big thick black discs, and my Grandfather said they were recorded via analogue.
Georgiahulse 3 years ago 2
Not to mention that you should use an electrical reproducer (ie the Orthophonic Reproducer) to play these electrically-recorded discs, not an acoustical reproducer like the one you're using.
Jpmadore1 3 years ago 3
This is running too fast for shure. Also the steel needle has to be changed after every play or it can cause serious record damage. Newer record players use a diamond tiped needle so they will not wear out after just one play. Never try to play anything but 78's on this machine. If you try to play vinyl records on this the steel needle with damage the record.
edisonphonographs 3 years ago 15
'sm' is right- the turntable speed sounds as if it's rotating at 90 rpm instead of "78". And your needle should be checked regularly, or you might slowly destroy what you have in your collection, 'krede'...
fromthesidelines 3 years ago 2
The old style lp is going to destroy your collection anyway. Cause it will wear off the track on lp. The newer needle is bit better, cause they are lighter. Still, best way to preserve lps is record em on to your computer. Then play as you want, then us the lp if you are really have to. It is easy to find a decent lp player (needle), but a good lp become more and more rare.... by the way, the speed will vary WRT different standard as I remember. lp pakage will tell you.
MrBS4 3 years ago 2
Your turntable is warped...
nintendy 3 years ago 2
obviously it doesnt even matter
macysmerrikiplady 3 years ago 2
Yes, too fast! Well known German record!
Don't break it.
fredontube 4 years ago 9
damn thats my great grandmas music lol
blueterrior 4 years ago
Sounds like the speed is too fast, should be 78 rpm. You should also use a new needle each time you play a record.
sm1929 4 years ago 2