[Phono-L] CPS1

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I was asking  owners of the CPS1 how they rate its performance with various
types of cylinders.   I'm in touch with Mr. Levin.

 

 

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[Phono-L] CPS1

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I'd appreciate information on John Levin's CPS1 cylinder phonograph.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

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"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
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Re: [Phono-L] 1A owners Model M question

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Dear Steve:

I've never tried to attach the I-A mechanism my Opera.

 To adjust height of raised Diamond A, "M'" or "L" reproducers on an Opera
or Amberolas I-A, I-B or III I've sometimes found it necessary to tweak both
the lift supporting  the reproducer loop attached to the floating weight &
the lift lever attached to the stanchion on which it rests.   Take care with
bending.   

All good wishes...

Very truly yours,

Jim Cartwright

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From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Rich via
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Sent: Monday, April 02, 2018 2:53 PM
To: SN Medved via Phono-L
Cc: Rich
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] 1A owners Model M question

You are correct on the 1/8" or a bit less. The lever on the stanchion can be
tweaked to rest closer to the lever on the reproducer. Sometimes tweaking is
required to get any of those reproducers to lift far enough. 
If you need them I can get measurements as I have all 3 machines.

--Rich

On 04/02/2018 10:20 AM, SN Medved via Phono-L wrote:
> I recently placed a 1A mechanism in a case and created what is a 2/4 
> Opera.  With the M in 2 or 4 minute and the stylus on the record and 
> the machine stopped how far off the record can the stylus be lifted?  
> On most machines this is around 1/8 of an inch to allow for mandrel play.
> 
> 
> The 1A bedplate is different from the Opera so I had an Opera 
> reproduction top brazed on a 1A stanchion.  The first M I tested out 
> the stylus would barely raise off the record and the second M I tested 
> it would not raise off at all.  I placed washers under the stanchion 
> and will make a shim.
> 
> 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have zero experience with 
> the Amberola 1, 3, or Opera.
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Steve
> 
> 
> 
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[Phono-L] Brunswick "Cortez" Questions

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I recently obtained a Brunswick "Cortez" phonograph which I have long
wanted.   Have taken steps to obtain the best possible sound quality from it
by sealing the tone arm joints with vasoline & using putty to seal the
connection between the base of the tone arm to the top of the passage
leading to the horn but am still disappointed in the results, noticeably
inferior to the similar size Columbia Viva-tonal 800 & 810 & the Victrola
Orthophonic "Credenza" as well as the Victrola  10-50 changer. ( For playing
acoustically recorded records the earlier Brunswicks with the "Ultona"tone
arm & soundbox & much  smaller horns than the "Cortez" actually sound better
than the "Cortez" - in nearly all cases I find them best of all acoustic
phonographs for playing acoustic records.)  

 

The "Cortez" horn itself appears to be in excellent condition without any
noticeable cracks or open  joints which might cause air leaks.   This leaves
only the sound box which also appears to be in excellent condition though
the gold plating is worn.  

 

Have any of you with Brunswick "Cortez" machines found that the reproduction
is improved by having its  sound box restored?   If so, who would you
recommend to undertake the restoration or is this something that can be done
by the local repairman?   Are appropriate gaskets, etc. available for
restoring a Brunswick "Cortez" soundbox?

 

Am still searching for the knife hinges for the front doors of the "Cortez"
& one missing front door knob.

 

Any ideas will be much appreciated.

 

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1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

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[Phono-L] Brunswick Parts Needed

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Just bought a Brunswick "Cortez" phonograph from an estate.   The late owner
had removed the lid & doors so he could strip the outside of the cabinet &
never replaced them after the stripping & two of the door hinges are
missing.Also missing are one door knob, needle cups & many screws.   Can
anyone furnish the door hinges & knob?   The hinges attach to the tops &
bottoms of the doors. I've found some needle cups which fit but the top
of the used needle cup is nickel plated, not gold.The tone arm & lid
supports are gold plated which makes me think the original needle cups may
also have been gold plated.   If so, I'd like to get gold plated  needle
cups & possibly since the lid supports & tone arm are fairly rusty,
replacements for these too with finish in better condition.Any help in
finding these parts will be much appreciated.  Many thanks!   (I've
already asked Ron Haring.)

 

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IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

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[Phono-L] FW: Edison Diamond Disc Question Addition

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See corrected query forwarded below.

 

From: Immortal Performances [mailto:jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:36 PM
To: Phono-L (phono-L@oldcrank.org)
Subject: Edison Diamond Disc Question

 

In going through my Edison Diamond Disc Records by tenor GIOVANNI MARTINELLI
I find that  the serial numbers & take indications (usually a letter but a
number in some cases) are not uniform:

 

82036TOSCA: Recondita armonia (1215-A)/TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
(1216-A)

82351AIDA: Celeste Aida (19047-A)/MARTHA: M'appari (19050-A)

82505TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle (mirror image 1516-2)/VENETIAN
INSTRUMENTAL QT. - Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer (mirror image 1208-2)

82507MANON LESCAUT: Donna non vidi mai (mirror image 1235-14)/REED
MILLER - CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA: O Lola (Siciliana) (mirror image 2007-19)

82515LA BOHEME: Che gelida manina (1229-2)/RIGOLETTO: La donna e mobile
(1231-4)

82515LA BOHEME: Che gelida manina (1229-A)/RIGOLETTO: La dionna e mobile
(1231-C)

83002LA GIOCONDA: Cielo e mar (1230-B)/CARMEN MELIS - ZAZA: Dir che ci
sono al mondo (124-D)

Can anyone sort this out, especially a numeral being used to designate take
instead of the usual letter?

 

Would especially like to hear what light experts Ron Dethlefson, George
Copeland or Christian Zwarg  could shed on this, assuming they are on the
list.   But would be happy to hear from any other collectors knowledgeable
about diamond discs.

 

If anyone has "E-mail" addresses for Ron & George I'd like to contact them
directly.

 

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IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail: jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

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[Phono-L] One More Martinelli Edison Diamond Disc

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1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

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[Phono-L] Edison Diamond Disc Question

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In going through my Edison Diamond Disc Records by tenor GIOVANNI MARTINELLI
I find that  the serial numbers & take indications (usually a letter but a
number in some cases) are not uniform:

 

82036TOSCA: Recondita armonia (1215-A)/TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
(1216-A)

82351AIDA: Celeste Aida (19047-A)/MARTHA: M'appari (19050-A)

82505TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle (mirror image 1516-2)/VENETIAN
INSTRUMENTAL QT. - Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer (mirror image 1208-2)

82507MANON LESCAUT: Donna non vidi mai (mirror image 1235-14)/REED
MILLER - CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA: O Lola (Siciliana) (mirror image 2007-19)

82515LA BOHEME: Che gelida manina (1229-2)/RIGOLETTO: La donna e mobile
(1231-4)

82515LA BOHEME: Che gelida manina (1229-A)/RIGOLETTO: La dionna e mobile
(1231-C)

 

Can anyone sort this out, especially a numeral being used to designate take
instead of the usual letter?

 

Would especially like to hear what light experts Ron Dethlefson, George
Copeland or Christian Zwarg  could shed on this, assuming they are on the
list.   But would be happy to hear from any other collectors knowledgeable
about diamond discs.

 

If anyone has "E-mail" addresses for Ron & George I'd like to contact them
directly.

 

Description: paderJim Cartwright

IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

  Paderewski

 

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[Phono-L] Edison Birthday Commemoration in Central Texas

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You are most cordially invited to join Jim Cartwright & fellow antique
phonograph & record collectors in the Central Texas Area to commemorate the
171st Birthday of Thomas Alva Edison at 3:00 O'clock on Sunday the 11th of
February at Immortal Performances, Inc.,  1404 West 30th Street, Austin,
Texas 78703-1402.   Please R.S.V.P.

 

Hope to see you on Sunday!

 

 

Description: paderJim Cartwright

IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

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[Phono-L] Edison Grand Opera Cylinder Question

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I'm dubbing my 2 minute Edison Grand Opera cylinders to CDs using a stylus
from Expert Stylus and Cartridge in England in a Shure cartridge, the motor
& mandrel from an Amberola 30 & the Rabco SL-8E linear tracking tonearm
which gives excellent results.  In dubbing B-21 which is the Bach-Gounod
"Ave Maria" sung by Marie Rappold the record had a very quiet surface during
the announcement but when Mme. Rappold began to sing there was a constant
hiss which continued through her singing but ended as soon as she finished.
I observe no visible difference in the grooves This leads me to think that
this particular recording may have been from a dubbed master.None of the
other cylinders sound like this.   Any ideas?

 

 

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IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

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[Phono-L] Edison recorder Styli Wanted

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Can anyone let me know where to get good replacement styli for Edison
recorders?

 

 

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1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

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Re: [Phono-L] ITEMS FOR SALE

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Dear Shawn,

 

I need an excellent Recorder before Edison’s Birthday, 11 Feb., a week from 
today.   Can you help?

 

Jim Cartwright

 

jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

(512) 478-9954

 

From: Phono-L [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of Shawn ORourke 
via Phono-L
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2017 3:40 PM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Cc: Shawn ORourke
Subject: [Phono-L] ITEMS FOR SALE

 

Folks, 

 

I have several items for sale. Please contact me directly at 
mshawnorou...@gmail.com with interest. 

 

Shawn 

 

ORIGINAL ZONOPHONE CRANK - $275.00

 

EXCELLENT VICSONIA REPRODUCER $195.00

 

COOL ORIGINAL SMALL DEALER NEEDLE BOX FULL! - $15.00

 

ORIGINAL COLUMBIA RECORDER COMPLETE WITH STYLUS  - $100

 

EXCELLENT THE PHONOGRAPH AND HOW TO USE IT REPRINT - $29.00

 

ORIGINAL SECOND EDITION TINFOIL TO STEREO - $34.00

 

ORIGINAL EAGLE BIJOU LOCK - $55.00

 

-- 

Shawn O'Rourke

(248) 915 0954

  

 


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[Phono-L] Edison Birthday Party Invitation

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Please see attachment.

 

 

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[Phono-L] Edison Party Invitation

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Please see attached invitation.

 

 

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[Phono-L] 2017 Edison Birthday Party

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Antique Phonograph Collectors in Central Texas are invited to attend this
year's Edison Birthday Party (see attached) at Jim cartwright's Immortal
Performances in Austin, Texas:

 

Time: 4 O'clock, 11 February 2017

Place: Immortal Performances, Inc.

 1404 West 30th Street

 Austin, Texas 78703-1402

 

Please R.S.V.P.

'Phone: (512) 478-9954

E-mail: jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com

 

Wax cylinders will be recorded of members of the jazz band "The Numbers" &
Louis Waldman will display his magnificent EMG Gramophone with its gigantic
outside horn.

 

Hope to see all of you there!

 

 

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IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
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Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

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Dear Mr. Medved:

 

Your reputation for restoring reproducers has been widely praised.

 

Each year on February 11th I host an Edison Birthday Celebration here in 
Austin, Texas for local & visiting antique phonograph collectors.   A couple 
years ago, some superb professional jazz musicians attended & then high school 
student Colin Hancock assisted in recording them on wax cylinders using his 
restored Recorder on my 2 minute only Edison Triumph Phonograph.

Colin is now in college & won’t be able to attend this year’s Party to which 
some amateur jazz musicians are invited.   I want to again record wax cylinders 
of the musicians but one of my Recorders fails to cut a groove & the other 
provides too weak a recording to accommodate a dozen musicians even though a 
platform & high stools are provided for certain instruments, etc.

 

Do you restore Edison Recorders to peak performance?   Or, would you have such 
for sale?

 

Also, wanted in a less timely manner, are you able to restore the Reproducer of 
a Columbia “BC” Twentieth Century Graphophone?

 

Many thanks & all good wishes…

 

Very truly yours,

 

Jim Cartwright

Immortal Performances, Inc.

Austin, Texas 78703-1402

(512) 478-9954

jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com 

 

From: SN Medved via Phono-L [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2016 8:18 PM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Cc: SN Medved
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

 

Hello Ron,

 

I appreciate the kind words from you, John, and Darrell.

 

Steve

 

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From: Ron L'Herault via Phono-L 
Sent: Monday, February 1, 2016 11:45 PM
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'
Cc: Ron L'Herault
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit? 

 

I knew you'd set me straight, Steve.   Thanks.

 

Ron

 

From: SN Medved via Phono-L [mailto:phono-l@oldcrank.org] 
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 10:22 PM
To: Antique Phonograph List
Cc: SN Medved
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

 

Hello Ron,

 

Edison links vary from .0175 to .0192 in diameter.  I use .020 annealed 
stainless steel wire to make links for them all except for the O and M which I 
use .018 annealed steel wire.  The O link is longer than the M link.  

 

Staple wire is too small in my opinion as it is .0175 on one side and .0186 on 
the other as it is not round.  The length is about right for the bent weight N 
but too long for the C or H.  

 

Steve

 

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Sent: Monday, February 1, 2016 10:10 PM
To: 'Antique Phonograph List'
Cc: Ron L'Herault
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit? 

 

I've been told that an ordinary office style staple is the right length and 
diameter for this link wire.  How far from the truth is that?

 

Ron L

 

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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 9:08 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Cc: amberol...@aol.com
Subject: [Phono-L] Edison Triumph A 2/4 minute conversion kit?

 

Hello Everyone, 

 

I was wondering if there are any printed or "known" specifications for the 
fabrication dimensions of all of the different Edison reproducer "S" or "C" 
hooks that connect the diaphragm to the stylus?  Like actual center to center 
distance, radius on the ends, wire diameter, etc.  Any info would be helpful as 
I would like to machine a few small fixtures to make them instead of trial and 
error. 

 

Thanks,

Jim Reisenweber

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[Phono-L] Edison Birthday Party in Austin, Texas

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This year, I'm again hosting a Party to commemorate Thomas Edison's Birthday
on 11, in this case his 169th -

Day: 11 February 2016

Time: 5:30 P.M.

Place: Immortal Performances, Inc.

 1404 West 3oth Street

 Austin, Texas 78703-1402

 

At "show & tell," Jeff & Nancy Cecil will demonstrate their extremely
unusual Jehovah's Witness portable and Louis & Janet Waldman will bring
their magnificent EMG Gramophone with gigantic outside horn.

Bring a favorite acoustic or early electric 78rpm record to hear played on
the EMG.

 

Please RSVP -

E-mail: jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com 

'Phone: (512) 478-9954

 

Hope to see you all there!

 

 

 

Jim Cartwright

IMMORTAL PERFORMANCES, INC

"Austin's Eclectic Used Record Store Since 1971"

1404 West 30th StreetAustin, Texas 78703-1402 USA

(512) 478-9954E-mail:  
jimcartwri...@immortalperformances.com