[78-L] Home 78 rpm disc Recorder

[Samuel Samuel]

I read here that these machines were considered 'toys' - which is not really true.
 Many of these portable record lathes were very good - and were often used by some recording studios and radio stations.
 See a re-conditioned rek-o-kut portable in action here:
 http://www.78rpmcommunity.com/videos/48/67/record-lathe-cutting-a-78rpm-r




----- Original Message -----
From: Mark Bardenwerper
Sent: 07/17/11 10:03 AM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] Home 78 rpm disc Recorder

 On 7/16/2011 2:58, Dennis Flannigan wrote: > Thanks for quick responses. It was not Silvertone, but a brand I'd never > seen before in any context. I'll check the brand this week, and at least ask > about a recorder I can identify. > > However, a follow up question. Is there any value to such an item? I don't > mean will someone buy it; but other than for sport, is there a single reason > one would still use it? > > I suspect thirty bucks would make me the "proud, new owner." It's after that > where I get worried. Addicts never really need to try a new drink, and > perhaps my addiction to 78s doesn't need a new genre for mere or more folly. > > It depends upon what level you wish to operate this hobby. Only you can determine that. For some, the challenge of getting a period piece of electronics is a thrill. Others may simply enjoy trying to work an obsolete technology. We few months ago, I saw a Recordio console complete with microphone and instruction book for $60.00. I felt really bad letting it go. But there was no place to keep it. -- Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr. #:?) Technology, thoughtfully, responsibly. Visit me at http://www.candokaraoke.com _______________________________________________ 78-L mailing list 78-L at klickitat.78online.com http://klickitat.78online.com/mailman/listinfo/78-l