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Post by caniov on Oct 23, 2016 20:59:55 GMT -5
I picked up at an auction an Amberola 50 that is in very good shape. However, the problem I am having really puzzles me. When I turn the lift lever to drop the reproducer (Diamond C) onto the cylinder record, the stylus does not contact the record. At it greatest descent, the stylus is about a 1/4" above the cylinder. I removed the reproducer carriage and backed off the reproducer height screw, but the range of motion of the reproducer is limited by the metal rod protruding from the from of the reproducer that sits in a U shaped metal saddle.
Has anyone had this problem and if so, what is the solution? Any help would be much appreciated.
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Post by lucius1958 on Oct 24, 2016 0:07:39 GMT -5
(Looking at a Diamond C, and writing off the top of my head):
If the limit loop (and/or the limit pin) is not bent or severely distorted in any way, can you verify that the reproducer is sitting properly in its carriage? 1/4" seems a pretty far distance. Is the top edge sitting flush with the carriage?
Another idea: has the reproducer been worked on in any way? Is the original silk cord stylus link still there?
BillS
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Post by caniov on Oct 24, 2016 8:06:41 GMT -5
Bill,
The limit loop and pin are OK, and the reproducer is sitting properly and flush in the carriage.
I suspect that it is the reproducer. As I am not familiar with the Edison reproducers (yet), I have a photo of the reproducer that I would like to post but that option is not yet available to me on this forum. What should the stylus bar angle be? The angle on this reproducer is not very great. Could this be the issue? Would a reproducer rebuild fix this?
CanioV
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Post by caniov on Oct 24, 2016 11:45:15 GMT -5
OK - First, the line cord is attached to the stylus bar. That was good news. I then spent a couple of hours playing with the carriage drive mechanism. After many attempts, I was able to adjust the half nut tension and got the reproducer to firmly seat into the carriage holder with some help of a pliers (fit is very tight). This resulted in successfully getting the stylus in contact with the cylinder. Bottom line, the unit will now play cylinders, but a thorough cleaning of the drive mechanism and a reproducer rebuild is needed to get the best sound. Luckily, the case is in great shape, as it was refinished by a previous owner.
This is my first Edison cylinder phonograph, and I am quickly learning about its complexity and quirks. And I thought Victors were hard - not!
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Post by lucius1958 on Oct 25, 2016 0:16:27 GMT -5
Good for you! :-)
If the reproducer is too tight in the carriage (possibly from pot metal swelling), you might ask the rebuilder (Steve Medved is an excellent choice) to turn or file the body down slightly.
Also, make sure that the stylus is in good condition: Steve has access to some excellent replacements, if needed.
BillS
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Post by caniov on Oct 25, 2016 14:49:21 GMT -5
BillS,
Please provide me Steve Medved contact info. Does he have a web site?
CanioV
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Post by lucius1958 on Oct 25, 2016 23:43:04 GMT -5
Steve's email is steve_noreen@msn.com
BillS
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Post by caniov on Apr 6, 2017 20:13:50 GMT -5
I had Steve rebuild the reproducer. I was able to grind the outside diameter so that it now fits the carriage properly. He did a great job including a nice polish of the reproducer and a new diamond stylus. He is highly recommended.
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