[Phono-L] Newbie Question - How To Tell an Acoustical Record

Hi all, I've just gotten my first keeper wind-up phonograph, a Victor VV 8-35 (which a list member is refurbishing the mechanics of, I can hardly wait!), and I have a really elementary question: How do I tell which records can be safely played with a steel needle? I suspect all Victor batwi

[Phono-L] Phonos for Sale

2013 Greetings! I recently purchased a couple of large record collections, and now it looks like I'm going to have to make room for several thousand 16" transcription discs as well. So it's time to move some large items from the shop and gain a little space. The following pieces are availabl

[Phono-L] Coin Ops

Hi all, I have been researching the later Edison coin op phonographs and am stuck on the Alva coin op. All the later coin ops used the same cabinet and apart from the Windsor, the same coin activation and topworks. The differences lay in the type of motor and the metal deck. I have been re