ORIGINAL BRASS Victor Orthophonic Reproducer Gold No.5 Rebuilt~Credenza, VV 8-30 for Sale

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ORIGINAL BRASS Victor Orthophonic Reproducer Gold No.5 Rebuilt~Credenza, VV 8-30 For Sale

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ORIGINAL BRASS Victor Orthophonic Reproducer Gold No.5 Rebuilt~Credenza, VV 8-30:
$595.00

Original 1925 Gold Plated BRASS No.5 Victor Victrola Orthophonic Reproducer~Soundbox
with Original Victor Duralumin Diaphragm
Expertly Restored ~ Meticulously Serviced
Superb Full Range Sound - Top Quality
You are purchasing a carefully and accurately restored original gold plated BRASS No.5 Victor Victrola Orthophonic Reproducer~Soundbox. It is suitable for all Orthophonic floor model Victrolas including the Credenza and will work with most Orthophonic portables and table top Victrolas. All of the work that was performed on this reproducer was done by me, Walt Sommers, and my son, Isaiah Sommers, owners of Gettysburg Antique Phonographs.Because of its gold finish this No.5 Orthophonic reproducer is especially suited for machines like the Credenza, VV 8-1, 8-30, 2-55, 2-56, HMV 1, and many other Victor and HMV Orthophonic machines that have gold fixtures. But it will work perfectly with most any Orthophonic class machine that uses a nickel or bronze finish. Contact me if you need help determining if this will work with your particular machine.
This particular reproducer has been completely restored. By this I mean that it was first completely disassembled (see pictures of exploded view above). The original finish,which was worn, was polished and replated. My gold plating bath is superior to the original Victor plating process - guaranteed. The casting itself is excellent with minimal traces of original wear. (See pictures for condition.) The lacquer of the rear casting is nice with light typical wear.All of the bearings used in the needle fulcrum/pivot assembly are new parts. These bearings, once installed, are held next to the needle bar pivot by a weak, but effective, magnetic charge. One of the not so obvious but critical points of service involves cleaning and polishing the bearing races and the pivot (fulcrum) pin itself. Removing the needle bar fulcrum safely (and installing it again) requires a special press. We do not use hammers or other hazardous methods. This is an invaluable service that is usually neglected by most folks who claim to be restorers.
The original duralumin diaphragm is a real sweetheart in great condition with no damage or kinks. Fact: \"duralumin\" is really just a fancy name for an early aluminum (aluminium for you Brits!) alloy that was chosen for certain unique advantages that made it suitable for machine forming and sound reproduction. While it is no longer a popular alloy it is quite similar to the modern 3000-series aluminum alloy. Folks with a golden ear will truly appreciate the quality of the sound this produces! Get your best VE recordings, listening chair, a fine cigar and a brandy ready for an eargasm!
The diaphragm gaskets are well engineered parts that we designed and fabricate. The mounting gasket (aka rear rubber flange) is NOT a hard rubber part. It is a wonderfully supple part designed to damped minute vibrations. We make these right here in the shop. It is not one of those miserable \"bench injected\" goo wads! During reassembly of the reproducer we apply a very thin film of synthetic grease to all threaded parts and reproducer flange surfaces. This helps ensure an airtight fit of all parts and it also facilitates future disassembly if it should become necessary.
The parts we are selling are top quality. We rely on technical information that we have actually studied in patents as well as original Victor, Bell, RCA and Western Electric engineering texts. Once you understand a design from an engineering perspective you can use your head and hands together to properly restore anything based on the way it is supposed to function. This is the key to accurate work and the elimination of careless mistakes that are too often inflicted by weekend warriors. Improper service and guesswork always lead to the destruction of your otherwise irreplaceable records. Do not trust amateurs with your precious antique audio components. Let me help.
This reproducer sounds excellent and is a top shelf performer ranking with the very best properly serviced Orthophonic reproducers. The interpretation of sound, sometimes referred to as \"psycho acoustics\" is highly subjective and depends on many factors such as personal preferences and the fitness of your ears, so if you have any questions please message me.