The Caruso record is actually an historically accurate demonstration. When new, these machines were often used to present a famous singer (by way of the record) in concert with a live orchestra.
If you want to hear a loud demonstration, then later electrical record is more dramatic. On Aug 12, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Douglas Houston wrote: > I've heard an Auxetophone, and granted, it was nice and loud. But > it seems > that when someone demonstrates one of those players, they always avoid > using a musical selection; that is, an orchestra. They universally > p,lay a > Caruso recording, and I think that the thing is short-changed as > far as > demonstrated performance is concerned. I'd love to hear one with an > orchestra playing, but probably never will. > > >> [Original Message] >> From: DeeDee Blais <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Date: 8/12/2007 11:21:26 AM >> Subject: [Phono-L] Auxetophone Sold! >> >> Portland seems to be the place to find an Auxetophone. >> In addition to the two that surfaced a few years ago, >> one sold this weekend. I believe I was second in line >> but another collector scraped up the asking price of >> $2500. I don't know if it had the blower assembly >> but the seller said the electronics did not work. It >> had the large mahogany horn and had been refinished. >> I don't know who bought it but he's one lucky >> collector! >> >> >> >> > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______ > ________ >> Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search >> that gives answers, not web links. >> http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC >> _______________________________________________ >> Phono-L mailing list >> http://phono-l.oldcrank.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > Phono-L mailing list > http://phono-l.oldcrank.org
