Leak tight is the way to go. The "O" ring will improve the sound. The improvement is a function of how much leak there was before inserting the "O" ring. You can hear the difference.
On Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:39:14 -0500, Bruce Mercer wrote: ->Hello Edison disc collectors: -> -> for years I've been a diehard Edison collector and outside of a few external horn machines I have haven't owned a Victrola or similar lateral machine until recently. A couple months ago I lucked onto a Victor Credenza in beautiful original condition. In the process of getting it in top notch playing condition I became aware of the necessity of everything being absolutely airtight. My thoughts turned to my Edison machines and the reproducer/horn connection. Was it really airtight as I have read? Could it be improved if not? I decided to try a simple test. I bought an 'O' ring....1 1/16" O.D. x 15/16 I.D. x 1/16" thick....this is the exact size of the end of the reproducer. I placed the ring inside the horn against the stop and inserted the reproducer. When I turned the lock ring I could feel the O ring compress against the stop. Then I tried a record...a pleasant surprise...I COULD hear a difference. (All the better to hear the Ramblers and Adrian Rollini on bass sax) I equipped all my Edison machines with this .47 gasket and made a beeline to make this post. I'd like somebody else to try this and see what they have to say about it. I don't *think* I'm hearing things..... ->Guys? -> ->Bruce -> -> ->_______________________________________________ ->Phono-l mailing list ->[email protected] ->http://t2.cwihosting.com/mailman/listinfo/phono-l_oldcrank.com
