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I have a chance to buy a Victrola Starr talking machine, complete with a box of steel needles and one(1) 78 rpm recording. I sadly cant find any reference online anywhere. The unit is in good condition and works. The current owner wants $75 USD for it. Is there anyone out there who can provide background on this? It is a portable unit that comes in a small suitcase(sic).

Thank you,

joe cipale



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oldhvymec
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https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=AOaemvL3DsZtPs_qZ2gp8cNfehgKqROnDA:1630296637486&source=univ...

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I have a floor model Victrola, I think the one above is what you have. I’ve seen a few. I love mine. 250 or so 78 in perfect condition helps too.
My FIL from WWII, his collection, left it to my wife, Books and Books of Jazz, Big band, era stuff..

It’s fun..

Regards
jdane
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Put a $300 fuse in that puppy, and the sound should be great!
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twoleftears
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https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-starr-record-player-1930419028
isochronism
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jdane, Put a $300 fuse suppository-style you may say is great! (HA, I crack myself up:)
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twoleftears
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Just be sure it's installed with the correct directionality.
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