Plastic Victrola needles? Please, tell us more. M Rockwell
Don Cox wrote:On 08/12/07, Gary R. Boye wrote:
Second, I worry that the 78s that I have in near mint condition will be worn out on the Victrola. I demo them on the portable electric tube player, which also lets them hear the difference between a radio-like setup over an acoustic one. Maybe one play on the Victrola wouldn't hurt? Otherwise, I play major label pop music on the hand-cranker.
One play on the Victrola could do significant damage. Perhaps using a thorn rather than a steel needle would help.
Only if you have a means for getting the resin out of the groove! There are plastic needles available that offer similar sound, less damage and no debris.
Mike