Dec 18, 2017 · It is a case of clear improvement; HMV engineers launched the 5A which was an English version of the no. 5 (orthophonic) which sounded the same, but later they continued experimenting and finally launched the 5B, a definite upgrade of the boomy 5A. The 5B lasted many years, while the 5A is much scarcer.

Jun 13, 2019 · Whatever happens with this collection of 102s, I have already secured getting two of the earliest HMV winding keys, the three part slotted winders, that was auctioned separately from the same seller. I was missing two of these and they are not easy to find, and it also means my double spring DGAG horn machine purchased back in February, that ...

Dec 4, 2024 · The L shaped slot on the Victrola VV-IX does seem to be fractionally longer (but only 0.1mm or so) than the one on the HMV 162, which seems to be enough to stop the pin on the UK soundboxes moving into the other part of the slot when the soundbox is rotated.

Jun 10, 2012 · After inspecting inside of the cabinet, I was surprised by the well-made HMV 426 motor (the original grease used might be different kind as it has not hardened) and HMV No.4 reproducer (the gasket is still good). To my ears, the No.4 reproducer sounds even better than the No.5A on my HMV No.145. Of course, the 5A I have is not in its best shape.

Jun 14, 2020 · I can see from an old ebay posting (image 3) that it was once indeed whole but strangely had both the lid and the tone-arm-board winding handle clips - which, assuming that the clips in the lid were original, suggests that the innards in this image are not original to the case, which also possibly explains why someone had to drill a second hole ...

Jan 8, 2009 · HMV 193/194 -- 7 ft. re-entrant style horn -- four partitions HMV 202/203 -- 9 ft. re-entrant style horn -- four partitions The 202 would be about a foot or so longer than the one used in the 10-50, and should exceed it's bass performance, while offering the advantages of a solid plated steel horn.

Jul 25, 2011 · The 102 has the aluminum diaphragm HMV 5a soundbox, while the 101 uses mica (HMV 4, the English twin of the Victor 4). The other difference is the auto brake on the 102, which is not on the 101. The horns are comparable, and to my ears both sound good when playing acoustically and electrically recorded discs up to the 30s.

Jan 15, 2009 · The HMV type was a single piece of circular rubber with a groove in the centre for the diaphragm to rest in. The Ron Sitko type are supplied as two loose rings for front and back of mica. They are good but personally I prefer using the Exhibition method instead.

Apr 14, 2020 · I came across this HMV 103 6 months ago, and the seller then wanted 150 euro for it, it was of course of no interest. At the time I thought it was a model 109, and I wanted the gramophone only for the 32 motor, since I learned the hard way last autumn, while restoring a 109, and lost the small metal part in the motor that prevents the winding ...

Jan 8, 2009 · Garret wrote:Who in the UK can service a HMV 102 motor? I want to put a new spring in one, but don't have the tools here, and might as well get this thing a full rebuild. Note that I live in Germany. Thanks! Garret