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----- Original Message ----- From: "Sammy Jones" <[log in to unmask]>> > I suppose that would be ideal, although my machine is an Edison Standard > that merely runs well: I wouldn't say it's been restored to a high level. > The only speed problems I have with it are due to the belts. I have a > really hard time cutting them to exactly the right length so that > everything > runs properly. My old belt worked perfectly before I stupidly broke it! > > I haven't noticed any ill effects on the cylinders, although I primarily > use > it to play black wax and Blue Amberols which are fairly sturdy. I'm not > sure of the wear on soft brown wax. The cartridge and styli are modified > Stanton and certainly track much lighter than an acoustic reproducer. > > The sound from the ACT is really remarkably good; miles ahead of mike in > front of the horn techniques... > Do we assume, then, that you have created a "home-made Archeophone," by mounting a modern cartridge, wired for "vertical signal," so as to put the pick-up needle in the same position as the original Edison reprocucer's needle?! Steven C. Barr