Love this. I inherited a 1920 gramophone, so a late one, but it came with a lot of older records going back to about 1905. The sound quality is poor but it doesn't matter. I just find it amazing they are so old and yet still play sound. I got my soundbox reconditioned and the machine plays as good today as it did new. I saw in one of the comments someone said not to play these old records on old equipment. I say no, absolutely play it on old original equipment as that's what they were intended for. So long as they're set up right, they'll be fine. Keep doing what you're doing.
Also, it is perfectly safe to play old records on old equipment. They aren't made of vinyl, they're made to withstand the pressure and weight of the reproducer and needle. The only way you're going to damage an antique record on antique equipment is improper usage of said equipment. Some examples of improper usage: Not changing the needle for a sharp one after every 2 plays Not being careful with the tonearm Not stopping the turntable when the song ends (some early records didn't have a run-out groove so the tonearm can slide across ruining the label and any grooves in it's path) And overall just not taking proper care of your equipment.
@@DanteTimberwolf Thanks. I try to look after it as it's pretty much an antique now. I'm in the process of uploading the old records. Some are good and some are bad but I find them interesting and quite fun.
Man, I would never play a 19th Century Berliner disc in the 21st Century with a heavy Victor tone-arm and a steel needle. They are rare and precious, and should be played with more modern equipment with light pick-ups. If the rubber gaskets of an Exhibition sound box haven't been replaced recently, one playing could ruin the louder grooves of this ancient disc!
Not to worry, my gaskets are in fine condition, the Reproducer was completely overhauled by an expert. And I am using brand new Bagshaw Medium Tone needles, so not to worry man there are bigger things to worry about in life the ME using a period machine to play a Period Record, how horrible, Right. and by the way since you have resurfaced after all these years, what happened to the new Amberola Graphic ? You sent a notice that you were really starting up again, REMEMBER ? I was really happy that you were, because I liked your publication, and I sent in the money for my subscription, and you never followed through with it. and I never got a refund. What is up with that?
Oh...I hit a mental roadblock about a decade ago, and tried to refund as many as I could, but I did lose track of many. If you will remind me of your last name, the refund is still available! No fraud was intended.
No con intended, and I have tried to reconnect with this man. My opinion is not invalid, and the fact that you call his records "vinyls" shows a complete misunderstanding of the genre.
