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Post by fancyfeast on Jun 13, 2011 15:32:06 GMT -6
Hi all, first time poster here.
I've been playing with HMV 101's for a few years now, and I recently sent one to a shop because it was no longer able to play any records from the 50's. I know these records take more power to play and victrolas aren't really ideal for playing them, but I never had any problems playing both sides of a 50's record on one wind. I got the machine back and it looked properly lubricated and tuned up, but would still not play my records. It would just die about 5 sec. into the song. Older records play fine but I only get one side from a full wind. I'm wondering if they replaced the spring with an inferior one? What's the proper spring for an HMV 101 and is it possible to put in a spring with more force?
I called the shop and they said my machine wasn't powerful enough to play records from the 50's. I disagree, anyone have any opinions on that?
Thanks!
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Post by roaring20s on Jun 13, 2011 21:01:59 GMT -6
Welcome! While I am not an expert by any means, but I do enjoy this field of interest. I did not find any information in ATMs past threads. I did find a few bits on the TMF site... Here is a request and response for a HMV 101 spring. It seems that there are at least two types that could be used... forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5600&hilitThis thread includes comments about the power of the machine... forum.talkingmachine.info/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3739&hilitAs for playing 1950 vintage records on that, I would hope you are at least using cactus needles. Just a thought, did you changed the brand of needle you were using when this all started? I hope you get this resolved. James.
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Post by eckster on Jun 20, 2011 19:22:41 GMT -6
It could be to that through time the spring has weakened maybe just a new spring cut from spring stock is in order, Or did they even disassemble the spring barrel clean it and regrease the spring? Because my VV 50 is older and it can play blues records just fine, I know the style of wind spring motor you have in that machine and it should be able to play 50 s records no problem the 101 s were introduced in the early to mid 30 s You might just have a bit of drag with the turntable
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