check real close because odds are it has a brass reproducer, the one i did
own had one.
bill
From maffit2 Fri Jul 9 22:57:41 2004
From: maffit2 (Bob Maffit)
Date: Sun Dec 24 13:10:46 2006
Subject: [Phono-L] victor 8-35 x
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Bruce:
Thanks for the info, I do appreciate it.
I will let you folks know how it turns out.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "bruce78rpm" <[email protected]>
To: "Antique Phonograph List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Phono-L] victor 8-35 x
> This is not a common machine, it was the last "deluxe"orthophonic to be
> offered in the Victor Catalog. According to LFTD, this was Victors attempt
> to redesign its Flagship Model credenza, and it never really achieved any
> where near the sales of the more successful 8-30 model. I am assuming the
x
> designation means that it is equiped with an electric turntable. According
> to LFTD, only 5,104 Electric Turntable versions of this model were
produced.
> and 4,925 crank versions. I hesitate to estimate what one of these might
be
> worth even with the defects you mention, I would assume that it would
> command a pretty good price, maybe $800-1200 due to the scarceness of this
> model. I am sure other more informed folks will chime in on this one, and
I
> may be even very low on my estimate.
> Bruce
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bob Maffit" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 4:36 PM
> Subject: [Phono-L] victor 8-35 x
>
>
> phono folks:
>
> I will attend an auction tomorrow and would like some guidance as to
bidding
> on a phono. I do realize that condition is the issue, however maybe some
> info would help.
>
> What I am considering is a Victor 8-35 x in mahogany in good condition. I
> presume it works and has little if any veneer problems. Some of the
veneer
> is loose at the back of the top,, however I think it is all remaining,
just
> loose.
>
> What might I consider as reasonable boundaries for this machine.
>
> Your help is appreciated.
>
> thanks for the help in advance.
>
> Bob
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