Victor Victrola VE-8-30 / Credenza phonograph (HD)

[MrXnews2]

Wait...if this is a VE electric like you said in the first paragraph of the description, how's it from 1924 [2nd ¶]?

[Phonophan79]

@MrXnews2 VE meaning it was recorded electrically in the studio with microphones - as opposed to an acoustic recording

[MrXnews2]

@Phonophan79 Okay, so it's electric from 1925...

[Turkeydoodlers]

Speed to fast and no tone arm support??? If anything your ruining the record, the pin that holds the support arm is missing, so it's not playing straight

[chagall56]

You need to adjust the speed screw. This turntable is spinning wayyyyy too fast. Marc.

[VTMCompany]

just wondering...did you take off the speaker grille or just get the machine missing its tone chamber wood grille and cloth?

[Phonophan79]

I just *really* wanted a Credenza, and this one had no grill cloth and no feet either... I didn't mind because it was dirt cheap. ;-)

[gnativerson]

hi - I just got a VICTOR ORTHOPHONIC VICTROLA MODEL VE-8-4 and its output seems low - could that be in the lever mechanism of the reproducer? - its tone is good but loudness seems less than our little Edison (A290?)with oval horn. What might be a fix or repair? There's some mechanical hum from its motor too but as you said not noticable

[Phonophan79]

Hello, thanks for watching.

Well, it could be a few things. First, be sure to be playing Victor Electric "VE" records. (or other electrically recorded orthophonic records) The Victors are also called "Scrolls" because of the scroll outline on the record label, as seen right at :01. ..I could not tell you how an 8-4 would compare with an Edison DD. Altho the 8-4 is an Orthophonic machine, it's the smaller horn compared to the Credenza in this video.

[gnativerson]

thanks - I'm concerned to whether the reproducer on my machine is correct - there is no info or labeling on the reproducer - its OD is ~ 2 3/8" and has ten ~major vent holes which are round and about 0.14 diameter - within this are seven smaller holes. --Regarding the horn would you say mine loses about 1/2 octave and smoothness compared to the famous Credenza? I've not had the pleasure of hearing Credenza and would assume it provides some semblance of "bass" with certain recordings.

[Phonophan79]

I'm not an expert, but pot-metal reproducers (these are prone to most problems) have 9-openings (or "teardrops") on the front with raised lettering on the back while gold/brass have 7-openings (or "teardrops") on the front with indented lettering. If you don't see "Victor" or any sort of Victrola branding on the reproducer you may not have the correct reproducer. That would also explain the lack of bass in what you're hearing. The orthphonics are supposed to be known for the more bass.

[gnativerson]

sounds like I've got a non-original reproducer with a small surround/low-compliance diaphragm - the main phonograph and sinish is is very nice physical condition - I'm not sure what and where to seek for reproducer - I'm also looking for little Karlson enclosures

[spannerworks1]

Don't worry about the hum it adds to the age of the gramophone.