I'm not exactly sure why you say the thickness of the discs causes the rumble. The rumble most likely comes from the turntable. The needles are sensitive to up and down motions in the Edison hill and dale system, and the vibrations of the turntable make those motions. When stereo came in, turntables had to become much quieter, since stereo cartridges, like Edison pickups are sensitive to all vibrations - back and forth and up and down.
This is a wonderful machine with early marconi electric amplification.
However, electric motor drives actually predate mechanical ones. They were first battery powered cylinder players in the 1880s by Edison as mechanical spring drives were at first too weak. All the coin operated salons used electric motors. Early home machines in the 1900s came with a choice of mechanical or DC Electric motors.
These machines are quite rare and a lot depends on condition. A couple of years ago one sold on eBay for $1,500.00. That would be a good ball park estimate for one in good condition.
Charles was a business manager of the company but Theodor was an inventor, and engineer and they both had a lot to do with electrical recording development.
The sound is of its era, there is a slight 60 cycle hum and diamond discs rumble a little because they are so thick, but I enjoy hearing records exactly as they sounded in 1928 and 1929. I have over 300 electric diamond disc.
Wow! That is about as perfect machine as you could hope for! There is just something special about the Electric DD! They really fill a room up with sound. I've got the top of the line spring driven DD machine - Beethoven sadly my collection of electrics is just 8... you are blessed!
How wonderful and it plays grand. Does the radio work also? With today's noise tho. it would be a sin almost to listed to RAP on it. Great recording - 5 Stars and a lot of $'s for it all lol
I'm not exactly sure why you say the thickness of the discs causes the rumble. The rumble most likely comes from the turntable. The needles are sensitive to up and down motions in the Edison hill and dale system, and the vibrations of the turntable make those motions. When stereo came in, turntables had to become much quieter, since stereo cartridges, like Edison pickups are sensitive to all vibrations - back and forth and up and down.
paulcirc 8 months ago
This is a wonderful machine with early marconi electric amplification.
However, electric motor drives actually predate mechanical ones. They were first battery powered cylinder players in the 1880s by Edison as mechanical spring drives were at first too weak. All the coin operated salons used electric motors. Early home machines in the 1900s came with a choice of mechanical or DC Electric motors.
Epc100 1 year ago
I have a relative that has one of these. I wanted to offer them money for it but am having a difficult time finding its worth. Any ideas?
avajvibj 2 years ago
These machines are quite rare and a lot depends on condition. A couple of years ago one sold on eBay for $1,500.00. That would be a good ball park estimate for one in good condition.
80rpm 2 years ago
You have "2" "C" it "2" believe it!
ednayarkspay 2 years ago 2
Love hearing that Campus Rush! Thanks for the posting.
cv5600 2 years ago
Charles was a business manager of the company but Theodor was an inventor, and engineer and they both had a lot to do with electrical recording development.
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darksound1973 3 years ago
The sound is of its era, there is a slight 60 cycle hum and diamond discs rumble a little because they are so thick, but I enjoy hearing records exactly as they sounded in 1928 and 1929. I have over 300 electric diamond disc.
80rpm 3 years ago
Wow! That is about as perfect machine as you could hope for! There is just something special about the Electric DD! They really fill a room up with sound. I've got the top of the line spring driven DD machine - Beethoven sadly my collection of electrics is just 8... you are blessed!
Moooperator 2 years ago
What a wonderful sound, very broad and so real, the Edison close up quality. Theodore designed the pickup on this one.
darksound1973 3 years ago
I never knew that thoedore did anything for the edison company. Wasn't it charles that took over the buisness afte Edison retired?
Thanks
edisonphonographs 3 years ago
Cool. Wow, this is rare.
Omerulez 3 years ago
AWESOME. That's a beauty. Thanks for the upload.
mikeferr107 3 years ago
How wonderful and it plays grand. Does the radio work also? With today's noise tho. it would be a sin almost to listed to RAP on it. Great recording - 5 Stars and a lot of $'s for it all lol
HarborGuy 3 years ago
What a beautiful phonograph!
EdisonSquirrel 3 years ago
Nice Phono and Jazz record!
Idelia412 3 years ago
Fantastic player and record, thanks so much for sharing!
kspm01 3 years ago