[Scott F.]

Hey Guys,

Thought I'd toss this one out and see if I could get a nibble or two. I'm looking for a display piece for the man cave. What I'd like to find is an old table top Talking Machine, the one with a horn.



The brand doesn't matter, it could be a Victor, Columbia, Edison, Standard, whoever. The big thing is I'm looking for one with the horn. Oh, I'm not interested in a floor model as I don't have room for it. Also, I've already got a portable, wind up on display so I'm not interested in one of those. I would also consider an Edison cylinder machine too.



The machine doesn't have to work as it's only going to be a display. It just needs to be in reasonable condition. I'd like the horn to be in tact and not too dented up. I'm not interested in a 'perfect' machine. I want the aged look and patina...just not to the point of falling apart if you look at it.

Now the kicker...I don't want to spent a fortune. The prices for these get pretty stupid, pretty fast for a restored piece. Hence, part of my reason for looking for an 'aged' piece.

Ultimately, I'd like to find one in the $200 - $300 range. If you're interested in a trade, I've got plenty of trade bait sitting around.



So, if one of you local guys have one sitting around collecting dust, give me a shout. I'd be interested in taking it off your hands

[daves]

Here is your auction, then, Scott. In Maplewood on the 14th.

http://www.auctionzip.com/cgi-bin/auctionview.cgi?lid=2706071&fe=1750845&txtSearchKeywords=&txtSearchZip=63125&idxSearchCategory=0&txtSearchRadius=30

[Scott F.]

Good catch Dave, thanks     Are you going?

[daves]

Give me a call. There are bigger fish as well. 

[Scott F.]

Will do. I need to run by Mikes too. He's got a pair of Scott amps sitting on his shelves that I paid for, oh, months ago  no rest of the weary. 

[BaronKyle]

With all the trailblazing, auctions, estate sales, and deals to be had, what are your favorite finds of 2015/2016?

Mine was probably the Sansui G-8000 monster receiver that I dug out of a garage.



Changing topics, Dave did you get your Thorens to play the way you wanted?

[daves]

Kyle, it sounds great. Come to the fundraiser and you can be the guest dj

[popthinker]

What Thorens do you have, Dave? To answer BaronKyle's question, I just picked up a TD 160 mkI at an estate sale last weekend. Currently with Mike.

[daves]

Mike just rebuilt an SME 3009 arm with a Shure V15MKIII, Cardas wire, on a Thorens TD 125. The TD 124 is still armless, although it may end up with a very, very early SME 3009. You'll hear the TD 125 at the fundraiser, POp.

[popthinker]

Looking forward to it!

[mjmsound]

The wire was 1877 5-litz-7 tonearm wire with V-wound construction.

[dcbingaman]

Look on EBay for these guys from Mumbai, India who find and restore old gramophones.  I got the one for $200 plus shipping, and it works !!