Dec 18, 2017 · After much careful observation and comparison between well restored examples of both soundboxes, performing at their best on a big reentrant horn (the 194) and on a …

Jul 1, 2015 · Got this Crane cam with a motor, tried searching details for it and didn't come up with much. Hoping someone will have a little more in sights for me! Crane HMV-260-2NC 28-48-88

Jul 25, 2011 · I have a cousin living over the big river in the UK. He too is a collector of talking machines and wants to sell me his two HMV portables both black models with beautiful wood …

May 21, 2020 · HMV used graphited grease in their spring cases, which in old age hardens into lumps. If your motor bumps during winding and/or play, the springs need re-greasing.

Sep 30, 2016 · The main differentiator between the 163 and the Credenza is the soundbox, and as OrthoFan mentioned, the Victor orthophonic is superior. Actually I use the English …

Mar 31, 2019 · What a Beautiful Machine. It looks alot like the 511, I wonder wich one is better? the 510 or the 511? The seller is asking 2800 Euro for this (2400 Pounds, 3150 dollars). The …

Aug 20, 2010 · Re: HMV 5a soundbox - adjustment/disassembly by frenchmarky » Fri Aug 20, 2010 12:28 am The only one of the three soundboxes I restored this week that I don't like the …

Jun 13, 2019 · The last 2,5 years, since I started collecting and restoring, I have with big interest read about the "Re-entrant series" of HMV gramophones on the forum. To date I have …

May 27, 2020 · Hi all, I came across an HMV model 460 in an excellent condition. It is a fabulous piece with the gold plated diaphragm. How rare is HMV model 460 in good condition? Any …

Apr 14, 2020 · Nice job. Good restoration so far. I acquired an HMV 103 about 10 years ago. It was in better shape than yours cosmetically, but the motor was seized. I took it apart, cleaned …