The art of the acoustic

[sgraham]

Originally posted by Steve Hoffman
...Duane Goldman, the "Disc Doctor" (who described how he was "modding" his 1910 Victor Talking Machine to sound state of the art)


I'd love to hear more about this (assuming it's not a joke). I've always wondered how well an all-acoustical record player, made with modern technology and materials, could be made to sound. Of course there are going to be limits, and it'd still probably be hell on the records (i.e. not practial for vinyl, if OK for shellac). Still, it's an interesting thought.

It's amazing how good the best of the acoustics did manage to sound. (Ever hear those Viva Voce albums from Nimbus?)

[Steve Hoffman]

Hi Steve,

Not a joke. Go on The Disc Doctor's website and email him!

http://discdoc.com/

He's a great guy, fully dedicated.

[indy mike]

Go out front to the links section, then hop, skip and jump over to my buddy Art Shifrin's site - he's the guy to ax questions about hot rodding Victrolas (I'm serious here/hear, ask Art about working with these beasts...) Aw heck - why don't I just type www.shifrin.net and save folks a click! :)

[sgraham]

Thanks for the links. I've sent mail, and will explore those sites later on (it's too close to bedtime now!)