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That was my reply to the list, but at greater detail- my reply was censured in it's entirety..with NO opportunity to support my views. Robert J. Hodge Robert Hodge, Senior Engineer Belfer Audio Archive Syracuse University 222 Waverly Ave . Syracuse N.Y. 13244-2010 315-443- 7971 FAX-315-443-4866 >>> [log in to unmask] 3/21/2006 9:34 PM >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Fine" <[log in to unmask]> > Hi Bob: > > Not doubting a play on a Victrola will chip off all the paint, but how can you describe your disk as > "pristine" when it's been cored out by a Victrola needle backed by a couple pounds of pressure? How > doesn't that ruin the grooves? Curious ... > Apparently, as long as a new needle is used for each playing, a shellac 78 can withstand a fair number of plays on an acoustic "Victrola." Consider that most pre-1935 78's you encounter have been played on these, or on the early electric players with horseshoe magnets that probably tracked with even more pressure! Steven C. Barr