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Post by glitteringprize on Jun 5, 2020 16:47:16 GMT
Hi all,new to forum .I have 2 jukeboxes already.I have just bought a wurlitzer 1500 in nice working condition,not collected yet.After looking at some videos of people who have them it seems they can be quite a handful.So I need opinions on whether I should get this or not.Any advise would be great,ma y thanks all.
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Post by Ron Rich on Jun 5, 2020 21:32:57 GMT
Don't know how to advise you-- I would say the answer depends on your ability to READ the service manuals-- do not rely on You Tubes, as they are OFTEN, very, wrong ! If you have the mechanical, and electrical skills needed, you may enjoy that phono-- I know I would not like to own it ! Ron Rich
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Post by Startgroove on Jun 10, 2020 14:58:01 GMT
The 1500 group of phonographs has (had) a reputation for not being very reliable. They seem to need constant attention. As a collectible, they are unusual looking, played 45 and 78's intermixed, and held 52 records playing both sides, but as a practical machine, they won't play as reliably as other choices. Also, the Radionic needle/cartridge assembly is very difficult to find anymore. Hopefully, this will be a helpful critique. Cheers, Russie
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Post by Ron Rich on Jun 10, 2020 20:09:14 GMT
Russie,
The "Cobra Radiotronic" is easy to find-- it ain't real good on stereo 45's, but is, or has been, recently reproduced-- see our FAQ's section suppliers list. Ron Rich
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