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- HMV 5A 5B soundbox differences - Talking Machine
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
- The Sound Comparison between HMV 202 and Two-Door Credenza
The HMV sounds to me somewhat distant and even muffled in some passages Mind you, both machines are very impressive, but I prefer the Credenza for this recording However, I believe that the real test for these Ortho machines is how they reproduce the full symphony orchestra, which is probably the most complex sound environment in the musical
- Project HMV 118. Too far gone? - The Talking Machine Forum — For All . . .
The most difficult part is the 118-only tonearm clip Gonna make it next and have chrome plated with rest of the shiny parts The fact that I also got a pristine 118 makes it possible for me to replicate the needed parts Modified speed control parts from a HMV 109 to match the 118 specs Eduardo kindly made copies of my original 118 transfers
- Sound Quality: Colonial HMV 113 v HMV 102 - Talking Machine
I concur with Steve regarding HMV 102 vs HMV 113 sonic performance The other advantage with the HMV 113 is that you can close the lid while (or whilst) playing While I love my HMV 113, it is no match against the large re-entrants and Orthophonics The HMV 102 wins hands down for portability The HMV 113 is quite heavy!
- HMV 156 vs. Victor Consolette - The Talking Machine Forum
HMV seems to have copied used numerous standard oak mahogany Victor cabinet designs, almost from the start, so there was definately some design sharing going on until the orthophonic era HMV's model 11, 12, 14, 16, appear to be identical to Victors VV-XVI, XVII, etc, just to name a few
- HMV 157 - The Talking Machine Forum — For All Antique Phonographs . . .
The HMV 157 has an exponential tone chamber that's divided into two sections before joining at the mouth The larger HMV 163 was fitted with a four chamber horn--as were it's bigger brothers, such as the HMV 194 and 202--emulating the design of the Orthophonic Credenza's horn
- HMV 101 and 102 - The Talking Machine Forum
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
- Up for sale soon: HMV 202 gramophone - The Talking Machine Forum — For . . .
Re: Up for sale soon: HMV 202 gramophone Post by CarlosV » Tue Jun 10, 2025 9:41 pm I agree with Steve: 4000 pounds for a 202 in nice condition is a quite reasonable price even today (unless the auctioneer markup is 100%)
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