Although the word victrola technically refers to an internal horn talking machine made by the victor talking machine company of camden, new jersey, in popular speech this trademark came to be diluted to refer to any flat disc, spring motor record player, and this is the sense in which i am going to talk about victrola. The vv 265 was not a victor talking machine product, as it was introduced in 1931, a few. There were rcabadged portables sold after 1933, but they are generic models of very mediocre. Inside a victrola orthophonic reentrant horn youtube. It was priced slightly above the vv 47, and offered a larger and more stylish cabinet design. Antique rare victor table top victrola model vv 11 the. There is no kind of music that you may not hear, at will, for the greatest artists in the world record for the victrola. Victor victrola orthophonic phonograph large turntable felt round fits 11. Check out these videos recorded on the victor 2 65. In a recent video, i talked about victors orthophonic recording process, early electrical recording. Everything is yours from the magnificent pageantry of the grand opera to the wild swing of the dance. The combination was recognized instantly as a major step forward in sound reproduction.
Although the word victrola technically refers to an internal horn talking machine made by the victor talking machine company of camden, new jersey, in popular speech this trademark came to be diluted to refer to any flat disc, spring motor record player, and this is the sense in which i am going to talk about victrola repair. Save orthophonic victrola to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I had cause to completely disassemble a 1927 victor vv 4040 orthophonic phonograph cabinet. Victor victrola talking machine phonograph for parts reproducer tone arm.
Victrola 1950s rca victor orthophonic record player mechanism from model 6hf5, shows 1436111429. Greek music takis nicolaou orthophonic 1929 rare 78 rpm 12. This is the last windup victrola ever actually produced by victor. As a rarely seen accessory, the vv 2 65 offered a record tray. The victrola iv, an entry level tabletop introduced in 1911, sold over 600,000 machines in a fifteen year span.
Portable victrola talking machine phonograph victor vv265 orthophonic suitcase. With its large, heavy steel horn and the superb orthophonic soundbox, the victor vv 2 55 was not only victors best sounding portable, but the best portable produced in the us. Mixed lot of 10 older 1920s to 1930 s 78 rpm records for victrola. This allowed to transport records within the machine, which is lacking a permanent record storage. This model was extremely popular from 1911 to 1924. An orthophonic pot metal sound box is very fragile and can literally crack apart while it is being dismantled. It has always been a mystery to me how the reentrant horn works. Paul edie talks about collecting antique victor victrola phonographs, including inside and outside horn models, the history of the company, and the evolution of the phonograph machines in general. In 1926 victor introduced a series of orthophonic victrolas. Values for victrola phonograph, victor talking machine co. The manuals we have available for the victor victrola machines are for the viii, ix, xi, xiv, 100, 210, 280, 410, electric orthophonic players, and springwound orthophonic players.
Instruction manuals archives the antique phonograph. Victor phonograph, orthophonic, model 440 phonograph. Instruction manuals archives the antique phonograph society. The ix featured a 12inch turntable, a two spring motor, and oak or mahogany finishes. Suffixes were often added to indicate design changes over the years.
Unlike pre1925 talking machines, orthophonic victrolas made from 1925 to 1930 are normally fitted with pot metal reproducers, and few repair shops today are willing to restore them. Introduced in 1930, the vv 265 was a portable victrola with an orthophonic soundbox powered by a hand cranked singlespring motor. Victor granada vv 44 orthophonic victrola lid early square decal. Plus, early access to new arrivals, exclusive deals, and lots more. This catalog is a work in progress cataloging our vast inventory is a tremendously timeconsuming process, but we are striving to create a comprehensive online catalog that is easy to use. Antique radio forums view topic victor vv 265 victrola. Victor mahogany floor model victrola vv xvictor mahogany floor model victrola vv x circa 1912 louis xv style legs and stretcher shelf, victrola no. Introduced in 1927, the vv190 was the lowest priced orthophonic model made by the. This particular machine has had a pretty rought life. All previous victor portables were still equipped with a no. Rca victor factory service manuals published from the 1920s through the 1950s. If repairs are simple and require little time, you will not be charged for a full overhaul charges.
The vast majority of victor and victrola models operate very similarly, although different layouts, designs and motor configurations will be found, based on the. Antique oak victor table toptalking machinevictrola vvvi parts or restoration. The victor talking machine company david sarnoff library. The birth and evolution of victor victrola antique. Mixed lot of 10 older 1920s to 1930 s 78 rpm records for victrola emsenterprisesllc. The victor victrola orthophonic model 440 phonograph. Victor signed up with western electric for the reentrant horn and for electric recording. Now that you own a victrola the whole world of music is open to you. The victor orthophonic victrola, first demonstrated publicly in 1925, was the first consumer phonograph designed specifically to play electrically recorded phonograph records. Victor victrola complete reproducers cleaned and rebuilt with new gasket. The case was covered with brown fabric while the hardware was plated with gold. We can not offer repair services on any latter post 1930 electrical machines.
This was mainly a marketing effort to give the victor lineup an updated image. Even so, these early electronically recorded records used the exponentialhorn phonograph see orthophonic victrola for reproduction. The differences between the vv 100 and its predecessors were minimal. Victor chippendale style floor model victrola victor chippendale style floor model victrola circa 1925 mahogany lowboy style case with single drawer. Lot of 8 antique orthophonic victrola electrola phonograph tone arm back bracket. Antique victrola phonograph player introduced in 1921, the vv 100 was a popular middlepriced machine that fit between the discontinued xi and xiv models. Victrola vsc550bt operating manual pdf download manualslib. The victrola series played a key role in popularizing the use of phonographs at home, and the victrola name continued to be used. The vv 255 was an incredibly popular portable suitcase phonograph introduced in.
Unfollow victrola orthophonic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Victor granada vv 44 orthophonic victrola tonearm mounting board tone arm. Although dubbed hornless by its manufacturer, the horn was in fact built into the cabinet. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about victor victrola. The 440 was available only in a mahogany finish, and included an automatic brake and two spring motor. A program by the great band leader of the 1920s and 1930s. Among the items ordered were 10,000 of the credenza orthophonic victrola. Among its features are a double spring motor and an antique bronze finish on the hardware. No detailed breakdown of serial numbers or manufacturing dates is yet compiled.
However, many of the design concepts for this suitcasestyle portable phonograph had been initiated by victor, and it is considered to be an incremental advancement of victors immensely popluar vv 2. In it, i mentioned the victrola series produced in con. A similar rack will be found later with the hmv 102 portable. Other than the frequent problems with the bracket, the victor 2 65 does not require any major work. Orthophonic victor victrola instruction manual ebay.
It was the last phonograph to use the legendary orthophonic sound box. The rca victor vv 2 65 was the last acoustical record player made by victor, between 1930 and 1933. Victrola 1950s rca victor orthophonic record player. Victrola 1950s rca victor orthophonic record player mechanism. This orthophonic vv 440 dates to between 1926 and 1928. The features on this model include a front grille, a 2 spring motor, and a stained ash cabinet with blended mahogany finish.
Victor, victrola, nipper, red seal, orthophonic, his masters voice and logo contained herein are registered patents, s, trademarks andor service marks of victor talking machine company, later known as rcavictor company, and rca victor corporation. The rca victor vv 265 was the last acoustical record player made by victor, between 1930 and 1933. The vv 2 65 was not a victor talking machine product, as it was introduced in 1931, a few years after rca had purchased victor and taken control of the company. Orthophonic victrola electric motor type before using the instrument read these instructions carefully.
Paul can be reached via his website, the victor victrola page, which is a member of our hall of fame. English french german italian polish portuguese spanish want an extra 10% off your purchase. Price guide for victrola phonograph, victor talking machine. The vv 2 55 orthophonic portable was victors first fully orthophonic portable. This was an upscale machine with gold plated hardware, most of which has worn off on this example, and an automatic motor start and stop feature activated by the tone arm. Antique rare victor table top victrola model vv 11 the victrolita in dark mahogany stained manufactured in 1925. Great lakes antique phonographs has one of the worlds largest inventories of original and reproduction phonograph parts and accessories. Reproductionorthophonic victrola spring motor type instruction manual. Victor victrola vv vi talking machine disc phonograph antique 1900s works great. Rca victor factory service manuals and schematics these files are the radio and record player schematics and service information individually scanned in high resolution directly from the original u. Usb turntable 10 pages turntable victrola vm100b user manual. The 255 now offered an orthophonic soundbox, which provided excellent.
Leo reisman body and soul 1930, sweeter than sweet, a year from today. Victrola motor chassis body 4 spring victor orthophonic credenza 830 phonograph. However, many of the design concepts for this suitcasestyle portable phonograph had been initiated by victor, and it is considered to be an incremental advancement of victors immensely popluar vv 2 55 phonograph. Introduced in 1929, the 2 65 was made until 1933 or 1935. A console model, the 440 was a popular orthophonic floor model, introduced in 1927. An estimated total of 60,000 victrola 2 60s were produced.
If you dont find what you are looking for here, it doesnt. Below you will find a pageby page copy of the original 1920 vv xi owners manual, which will give users some insight into the operation and maintenance of most of victors products. In 1925, electric recording extended the recorded frequency range from acoustic recording 1682,000 hz by 2 1. We encourage, promote, publish and present research on the history of sound recording and reproduction, including the machines that create and preserve these wonderful voices and sounds. A concert hall in a box, the last orthophonic victor portable, the 2 65. Shipping is available to the 48 contiguous united states. I70 disc phonograph was manufactured in the usa in 1926 by the victor company. Very early versions used machinecarved corner trim left, but this was soon replaced with. It was produced well into the 1930s, long after rca had purchas. Vv 440 orthophonic floor model victrola, from 1928 youtube.
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