Re: [Phono-L] Interesting Sharpener for Cactus / Thorn Needles

2013-02-18 Thread chrisk33
The yuan is Chinese, the yen is Japanese. The auction is from Japan. There are almost 94 yen to the dollar. Why are you insisting on yuan :-)? john robles wrote: > Not according to any currency converter online. I've tried 5 different ones > and > they all come out to over $4,800.00 f

Re: [Phono-L] Bamboo needles

2013-01-12 Thread chrisk33
How many resharpenings can you get from a single needle? What's the difference between a Wade No. 1 and a No. 2 cutter? What's Walt Sommers' eBay seller name? Thanks, Chris ___ Phono-L mailing list http://phono-l.org

[Phono-L] 12-Inch Button on Edison Disk Machine?

2012-02-23 Thread chrisk33
A friend has a Laboratory Model diamond disk player. To the left of the platter, along the edge close to the cabinet, are two push buttons -- one labeled "10" and the other "12." Neither of us was aware that there were 12-inch diamond disks. Were Edison reproducers available for lateral recor

Re: [Phono-L] Playing idevices through antique horns

2012-02-19 Thread chrisk33
It would be a lot more work (and at least $30 more), but wouldn't it greatly improve bass response to use something like the Altec Orbit M - IMT227? http://www.alteclansing.com/ae/us/ipod-iphone-speakers/orbit-m-imt227/invt/imt227/ Chris > > Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:44:20 -0800 > > From: njce

Re: [Phono-L] eBay payment options

2011-12-05 Thread chrisk33
eBay would rather you used PayPal, so they get a cut of the payment, but they can't forbid local pickup for cash and there would be a huge outcry if they tried. If you are concerned about a stranger coming to your house, set the exchange up in a public place such as a restaurant or your place o

Re: [Phono-L] Off-Topic -- Looking for early patent help in France

2010-06-02 Thread chrisk33
Well, no -- I might be able to make room for a Consolette but a Credenza would mean getting rid of a bookcase. And the books. Nevertheless I take the hint that I asked a stupid question :-) Chris John Maeder wrote: > > I think that was simply a rhetorical question he posed to make the

[Phono-L] HMV Model 109 a Good Buy?

2010-01-14 Thread chrisk33
I just saw an HMV-109 at a sale. It looks to be in superb cosmetic condition and the nickel plating is very bright (although the auto start/stop mechanism doesn't seem to be hooked up right). The soundbox is black with a perforated cover like an Orthophonic one; it says "Electric [Itonia? in