Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Vol. III No. 10

For persons wishing to appreciate vintage 78 rpm recordings, the goal is to match the phonograph to the period in which the record was made.  For the period before electric amplification and motor drive, select a vintage phonograph which likewise is non-electric.  For the 1930's and thereabouts, I have read that the Capehart brand was considered the finest quality (electrified) phonograph.  Do not assume that sound quality is inferior with these technologies.  On the contrary, the presence and tonal richness will be superior to modern analog systems.  A critical point is to find expert technicians who specialize in restoring the equipment to optimum acoustic performance.

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