Re: [Phono-L] Doctors call for patients

2010-06-02 Thread Dan Kj
If they'll pay $500 to repair $5 worth of old wax, maybe . Has there been much charity associated with this effort ? - Original Message - From: john robles john9...@pacbell.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:58 AM Subject: Re:

[Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread Chris Kocsis
My apologies for this request unrelated to phonographs, but I'm looking for someone in France who is able to look up a patent number (205058) and tell me what the device is that it refers to. It is probably 1920s-30s. My hope is that there is a phono collector there who knows how to look

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread Ron L'Herault
Judging from my non-folded-horn Granada, they will sound nice but lack slightly in Bass response. They all sound worlds better than the acoustic machines. However, if you put an ortho style reproducer on an acoustic machine, even these sound better when playing back electrically recorded disks.

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread Douglas Houston
I'd say no. The Credenza has the full size re-entrant horn, and the Consolette has (as I understand), a simple, straight horn. The Consolette will probably blow any previous Victor model out of the water, with sound level and, of course, frequency response, but the low end won't be there, as it

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread john9ten
The 4-40 has the smallest re-entrant horn and I daresay it can sound better than the Credenza! John R Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Douglas Houston cdh...@earthlink.net Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 11:26:04 To: Antique Phonograph Listphono-l@oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread John Maeder
I think that was simply a rhetorical question he posed to make the post relevant to phonographs and therefore 'on-topic'. The answer to it is pretty obvious! To: phono-l@oldcrank.org From: john9...@pacbell.net Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:51:55 + Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic --

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread chrisk33
Well, no -- I might be able to make room for a Consolette but a Credenza would mean getting rid of a bookcase. And the books. Nevertheless I take the hint that I asked a stupid question :-) Chris John Maeder appywan...@hotmail.com wrote: I think that was simply a rhetorical question

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread Ron L'Herault
An 8-12 is a nice compromise. Ron L -Original Message- From: phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org [mailto:phono-l-boun...@oldcrank.org] On Behalf Of chris...@cox.net Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 12:42 PM To: Antique Phonograph List Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent

Re: [Phono-L] Doctors call for patients

2010-06-02 Thread john9ten
Groovy insurance plan..Arrgh Still, Dr. Mike does wonderful work, I can attest to that from experience! John R Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: Michael F. Khanchalian mfkhanchal...@altrionet.com Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 10:12:25 To: Antique Phonograph

[Phono-L] for sale

2010-06-02 Thread william shenette
Victor Victrola VVXI Phonograph Oak unit., with a weathered finish. Tiger Oak Case Only. Use this for Parts Or Restore $50.00 or Best offer. It has all four pulls, its tin cups, missing ,Unit is on casters, one sticks badly, all could use some cleaning. maybe a great restoration Unit you

[Phono-L] victor victrola oak case sold

2010-06-02 Thread william shenette
Please Post The Victor Victrola XXVI case has been sold thanks fro the interest from william ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.oldcrank.org

Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed

2010-06-02 Thread Bruce Mercer
Sorry guys, you sent the email to the wrong person on the list. I hope it's not too late for you. Bruce Mercer - Original Message - From: Scott and Denise Corbett sdcorb...@earthlink.net To: 'Antique Phonograph List' phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2010 5:29 PM Subject:

Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed

2010-06-02 Thread john robles
Thanks. Those were meant to be private but mistakenly got posted here. John --- On Wed, 6/2/10, Bruce Mercer maxbu...@wowway.com wrote: From: Bruce Mercer maxbu...@wowway.com Subject: Re: [Phono-L] [email/phone needed To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Date: Wednesday, June 2,

Re: [Phono-L] Union wish list

2010-06-02 Thread Bruce Mercer
Too late...nice try though Jim. ;-) - Original Message - From: Jim Nichol jnic...@fuse.net To: Antique Phonograph List phono-l@oldcrank.org Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 11:02 AM Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Union wish list No, I meant that it must suck if you DON'T live in the Midwest