Hi, Great demonstration of the seldon-heard Edison Dance reproducer - which has a heavier weight for increased sound - in theory better for dances. I have been extremely lucky to have found two "New Standard" (Edisonic) NOS reproducers still packed in the same fashion as was the case with this Dance reproducer video. The serial number of the reproducers were penciled onto the top end of the wooden packing frame. Sounds great!! The top Edison reproducer repairer in the eastern half of the U.S. tells me that although these late 1920s reproducers have never been played or unpacked - the original diaphragms have none the less dried out losing some responsiveness. With the original new stylus and linkage, imagine the sound with a high quality [correct] diaphragm replacement]. Ah - you mentioned replacing the gaskets at the very end - highly recommended for the same reasons described above. Thanks for the great Edison Dance reproducer demo.
That was absolutely beautiful and you did a most wonderful excellent and superb job. I also want to complement you in the highest manner for explaining the things that you did. I am blind so not having a visual site I rely on audio and you did a fantastic job God bless you and thank you so very very much.
Because the Dance was made for less than a year these are extremely hard to find! If you ever find one in good-excellent condition, buy it because chances are you won't see one in good condition ever again! I have seen only one for sale after looking for many years. It was in like-new condition so I bought it at a cost of 400.00. The owner was asking 500 but I've done business with him for a long time and he agreed to cut the price for me. It will leave my home when my kids sell it off after I am "no longer on the top side of the earth" to steal a phrase! Oh, one other thing, the rarest of the rare in terms of the "Dance" are those that are gold plated. My expert has been in the business for more than 30 years and says he has only seen one in all that time. It belonged to a customer and he was being paid to rebuild it.
I LOVE This Record! The Reproducer sounds like a LARGE Loud Speaker! Phil Spitalny`s pronounced (Spit -Tal- Nee) Orchestra! is AWESOME!! I LOVE Your Machine!
GOD I would Love to hear this Record Direct Recorded! The EDISON Machine with this AWESOME Reproducer is FANTASTIC! This is one Hell of a Spitalny Side! Would LOVE To Hear the Flip! Man You are LUCKY To have these! The Reproducer and this GORGEOUS RECORD!
@CurzonRoad as long as you make sure your height adjustment on your tone arm are ok and dont put to much pressure on the record you will be fine, most people dont take the time to adjust their machine for change of reproducers to compensate for their heavier weights. If you want to know how to adjust your reproducers height, take a look at any Diamond Disc owners manual( it will tell you exactly what to do). also check your stylus, a worn one with extra weight will definately do damage
great vid! i too have a dance and i also have a NOS record of 52637. I payed 250 dollars for my record :) I dont really notice any difference when playing certain electrics with the Dance vs the Edisonic! what a lucky dude you are to find that treasure! just curious how much did you pay for that Dance Reproducer?, I bought a used dance two years ago and payed appx 275 dollars for it..
@agesagomusic08 I actually bought it at auction for $45... then someone stole it claiming it was on their won bid sheet but I made him retrieve it from his car and return it.
@CurzonRoad in answer to your question, they hold up extremely well, you hear some people say that after a while the excess weight will wear down the grooves of the record and degrade performace or quality of the record, i dont believe this is so, but thats just my opinion, I have both the Edisonic and Dance reproducers.
Wow thanks for sharing! That is impressive, it sounds like an electric machine. That is truly how I think they sounded back 80- 90 some years ago. It really brings that electric Diamond Disc out great. I don't think that these can be rebuilt to sound like they did back then.
Hi,
Great demonstration of the seldon-heard Edison Dance reproducer - which has a heavier weight for increased sound - in theory better for dances. I have been extremely lucky to have found two "New Standard" (Edisonic) NOS reproducers still packed in the same fashion as was the case with this Dance reproducer video. The serial number of the reproducers were penciled onto the top end of the wooden packing frame. Sounds great!! The top Edison reproducer repairer in the eastern half of the U.S. tells me that although these late 1920s reproducers have never been played or unpacked - the original diaphragms have none the less dried out losing some responsiveness. With the original new stylus and linkage, imagine the sound with a high quality [correct] diaphragm replacement]. Ah - you mentioned replacing the gaskets at the very end - highly recommended for the same reasons described above. Thanks for the great Edison Dance reproducer demo.
wow ! new old Stock!!!
Makes me sad miss the old days the good ole days
Excellent demo of the Edison Dance reproducer and nice overview of some of the other versions of the Edison DD reproducer! Thanks for sharing.
OH! NOT ONLY IS THE REPRODUCER AWESOME! But the Record is too DIE FOR!!! MY GOD!!
The sound is excellent
That was absolutely beautiful and you did a most wonderful excellent and superb job. I also want to complement you in the highest manner for explaining the things that you did. I am blind so not having a visual site I rely on audio and you did a fantastic job God bless you and thank you so very very much.
If your blind how are you writing this?
Excellent presentation! Marc.
Very interesting and educational indeed---thanks for sharing. Excellent sound.
Moo, how exciting it must have been to unwrap this new old stock reproducer! The sound is great. Rocky
That really sings, doesn't it. How cool is it to get new old stock! Probably still will play in the year 2200.
what great sound
Because the Dance was made for less than a year these are extremely hard to find! If you ever find one in good-excellent condition, buy it because chances are you won't see one in good condition ever again! I have seen only one for sale after looking for many years. It was in like-new condition so I bought it at a cost of 400.00. The owner was asking 500 but I've done business with him for a long time and he agreed to cut the price for me. It will leave my home when my kids sell it off after I am "no longer on the top side of the earth" to steal a phrase! Oh, one other thing, the rarest of the rare in terms of the "Dance" are those that are gold plated. My expert has been in the business for more than 30 years and says he has only seen one in all that time. It belonged to a customer and he was being paid to rebuild it.
Thanks for sharing this!
I LOVE This Record! The Reproducer sounds like a LARGE Loud Speaker! Phil Spitalny`s pronounced (Spit -Tal- Nee) Orchestra! is AWESOME!! I LOVE Your Machine!
GOD I would Love to hear this Record Direct Recorded! The EDISON Machine with this AWESOME Reproducer is FANTASTIC! This is one Hell of a Spitalny Side! Would LOVE To Hear the Flip! Man You are LUCKY To have these! The Reproducer and this GORGEOUS RECORD!
@CurzonRoad as long as you make sure your height adjustment on your tone arm are ok and dont put to much pressure on the record you will be fine, most people dont take the time to adjust their machine for change of reproducers to compensate for their heavier weights. If you want to know how to adjust your reproducers height, take a look at any Diamond Disc owners manual( it will tell you exactly what to do). also check your stylus, a worn one with extra weight will definately do damage
very cool thanks for sharing!
it has great sound
Wow I heard of one of this type but never seen one and to find s brand new one, how lucky I wouldn't have opened it lol.. Sounds great
great vid! i too have a dance and i also have a NOS record of 52637. I payed 250 dollars for my record :) I dont really notice any difference when playing certain electrics with the Dance vs the Edisonic! what a lucky dude you are to find that treasure! just curious how much did you pay for that Dance Reproducer?, I bought a used dance two years ago and payed appx 275 dollars for it..
@agesagomusic08 I actually bought it at auction for $45... then someone stole it claiming it was on their won bid sheet but I made him retrieve it from his car and return it.
Recorded on July 19, 1929.
You wouldn’t have a 78 converter reproducer for the diamond disc you’d be willing to sell? Thanks.
revmrdoug not anymore but they are fairly common on eBay or the antique talking machine forum
@CurzonRoad in answer to your question, they hold up extremely well, you hear some people say that after a while the excess weight will wear down the grooves of the record and degrade performace or quality of the record, i dont believe this is so, but thats just my opinion, I have both the Edisonic and Dance reproducers.
just got a edison c150 ,this is good learning imformation for me .hope mind well sound the same ,after i get it cleaned up.thanks
Don't these later reproducers have cork gaskets, which usually are still good? The rubber ones should be replaced.
Cameraman, get a tripod! You're making me dizzy. Zoom, zoom, zoom
Wow thanks for sharing! That is impressive, it sounds like an electric machine. That is truly how I think they sounded back 80- 90 some years ago. It really brings that electric Diamond Disc out great. I don't think that these can be rebuilt to sound like they did back then.
Really terrific presentation...
Question: How do the records hold up under the extra weight?
THANK YOU!
how do I get mine rebuillt
How much louder is the Dance Reproducer compared to the Edisonic Reproducer?
Fidelity on Edison DD way ahead of it's tiime.
So where did you find it?