@@Musicradio77Network underwriters have determined the iceberg in no way struck the ship, in fact it was the ship which threw the only blow... before being laid low. The moral of the story, don't drive lile formula one and dont crash into ice.
I also have a later model from 1926, and it’s a VV 8-4 which was one of the original Orthophonics and it plays well. It will also plays 78’s including later ones from the 1950’s including early rock & roll.
I dont recommend playing anything after 1930s (shellac records) using the metal needle. Albums from 1940s and 50s were made differently with different softer compounds meant for an electric pickup, not the metal needle these use. You can destroy your albums.
electrically recorded discs (post-1925 on) don't play as well on these acoustic machines. That piece is the diaphragm or the soundbox. Steel needles should only be used once. More than that damages the record. I love your showroom.
Very cool stuff!!! I just picked up my grandmother's victrola and its loaded with very old records ...looking forward to restoring it ..also trying to date it but it's been challenging to do so
Just curious…what model is this? The model number starts with a “VV” (for Victor Victrola) on the brass nameplate on the left side. Also, with the model number and serial number, you can place the date of manufacture within about a month.
I don’t like antiques but let me tell you I love them antiques you guys have the coolest stuff I would love to have this Victrola the one in my house I realize is only half together
I just decided to fix my parents VV-90 and they have stacks of records inside! I have been listening to “End of V-E Day 1945 pt.1-11!! Also some original disney soundtracks and a few German artists
I have one of those. I didn’t know it was that old! Ever since I was little I thought it was a cabinet. Mine has more shelves in it, and I don’t think it has an opening in the back.
The CZcams channel Technology Connections explains it. Go to that channel an sort from the oldest video. The Victrola Talking Machine is shown on the third or fourth video.
Avoid playing electricity recorded 78s on acoustic machines, they weren't designed for steel needle play. Its ruins the record and reproducer. It was so stressed, sounded horrible! There's a huge technology gap there, use modern players for electric records!! Orthophonic reproducers can be destroyed by playing 40s and 50s 78s. Why on earth would anyone think that's acceptable? It just sounds awful and again it ruins records and will break down the orthophonic reproducer. It only shows how little you actually know about the phonographs, 78s and the different types of recordings appropriate for steel needle play.
Electrically recorded 78’s can be played on any of the Victor Orthophonics like the VV 8-4, and it has decent sound than acoustic one. I also have my Camp-Fone by Health Builders Portable wind-up acoustic phonograph and it runs well, and it plays acoustically recorded 78’s than the electrically recorded 78’s, and it was compatible to play electrically recorded 78’s (1925-57) on there. I only use soft tone steel needles to play them.
Growing up in the 1950s my parents had this exact Victrola. I did not know it was this old... Thanks for posting...
Thanks for watching James.
I have the exact same model. The 1912- 1913 XVI had without a doubt the most ornate carvings of any of the other versions. What a superb example!
I have a 1913 same is that.I think that is a 1913 because the up graded break.
@@alanfowler5087 I believe this was from about 1912, the same year the Titanic sank in the Atlantic Ocean after it got struck by an iceberg.
@@Musicradio77Network underwriters have determined the iceberg in no way struck the ship, in fact it was the ship which threw the only blow... before being laid low.
The moral of the story, don't drive lile formula one and dont crash into ice.
Hi sir how much price of this machine
My parents have my great grandmother victrola. Will probably get handed down to me in a few years. Im gonna pamper it for my daughter
Thank you for making this video and playing the Victrola. I wanted to hear what one sounded like. Very cool.
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching & listing
I also have a later model from 1926, and it’s a VV 8-4 which was one of the original Orthophonics and it plays well. It will also plays 78’s including later ones from the 1950’s including early rock & roll.
Very nice. Thanks for following us and sharing that. Jeff
I dont recommend playing anything after 1930s (shellac records) using the metal needle. Albums from 1940s and 50s were made differently with different softer compounds meant for an electric pickup, not the metal needle these use. You can destroy your albums.
electrically recorded discs (post-1925 on) don't play as well on these acoustic machines. That piece is the diaphragm or the soundbox. Steel needles should only be used once. More than that damages the record. I love your showroom.
Electrically recorded discs can only play on Victor Orthophonics including my VV 8-4 and it sounds better than the acoustic one.
There are tungsten needles that last 50 plays but they are pretty rare and expensive.
That Vctrola looks gorgeous!
Very cool stuff!!! I just picked up my grandmother's victrola and its loaded with very old records ...looking forward to restoring it ..also trying to date it but it's been challenging to do so
That’s beautiful
I found one of these in an empty antiqe store, I played a few of the records they had there and it was like going back in time.
Has is own rich sound. Very Kool. Thanks for watching & sharing. Jeff
Just curious…what model is this? The model number starts with a “VV” (for Victor Victrola) on the brass nameplate on the left side. Also, with the model number and serial number, you can place the date of manufacture within about a month.
We sold that to a collector in NYC so I couldn’t tell you. Thanks for watching
did u know your suppose to play the needles one time
Yeah
I just got Victrola T-1 turntable it's their premium best turntable! Turntable is here to stay!
Beautiful record player and record
I don’t like antiques but let me tell you I love them antiques you guys have the coolest stuff I would love to have this Victrola the one in my house I realize is only half together
Just got Victrola T-1 turntable it's their premium!
I just decided to fix my parents VV-90 and they have stacks of records inside! I have been listening to “End of V-E Day 1945 pt.1-11!! Also some original disney soundtracks and a few German artists
I have one of those. I didn’t know it was that old! Ever since I was little I thought it was a cabinet. Mine has more shelves in it, and I don’t think it has an opening in the back.
Thanks for sharing and watching.
@@MantiquesNetworkShow your welcome!
How much does an unrestored one of this go for?
Mines from 1906 but yours is cool too mines in good shape to
1906? If so, your machine is extremely valuable.
The Record Collector Either they have a Pooley VTLA or assumed the patent date was when it was made.
Yeah that’s what I thought
Would like to know how they actually work, your video is great on looks but HOW DOES IT WORK?????
The CZcams channel Technology Connections explains it. Go to that channel an sort from the oldest video. The Victrola Talking Machine is shown on the third or fourth video.
I have small one just like that for how much do they get sold?
$3,300
@@MantiquesNetworkShow thank you sir
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dang that thing needs cleaning
RedX 304 looks very clean to me
MINE looks just like this model VV XIV , IT HAS A MODEL NUMBER IN 11 HUNDRED THOUSAND ENDS IN E what does the letters mean,
You can find out that right hear.
I have a 1913 love it.
The E would be that fancy carving in the front.
how much?
Hi Johnny. Its sold. Thanks Jeff
Too bad you had to play that non period obnoxious record on it.
Avoid playing electricity recorded 78s on acoustic machines, they weren't designed for steel needle play. Its ruins the record and reproducer. It was so stressed, sounded horrible!
There's a huge technology gap there, use modern players for electric records!!
Orthophonic reproducers can be destroyed by playing 40s and 50s 78s. Why on earth would anyone think that's acceptable? It just sounds awful and again it ruins records and will break down the orthophonic reproducer.
It only shows how little you actually know about the phonographs, 78s and the different types of recordings appropriate for steel needle play.
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. EWill do. Thanks Jeff
Electrically recorded 78’s can be played on any of the Victor Orthophonics like the VV 8-4, and it has decent sound than acoustic one. I also have my Camp-Fone by Health Builders Portable wind-up acoustic phonograph and it runs well, and it plays acoustically recorded 78’s than the electrically recorded 78’s, and it was compatible to play electrically recorded 78’s (1925-57) on there. I only use soft tone steel needles to play them.
Your machine is gorgeous!....who was the artist you were playing?...I got to see the label on the record ..."Okeh" Thank you 😊 🙏
Thank you. We have no idea. It was sold quite a while ago. Thanks for watching. Jeff