Endserenading Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 Hey guys, soooo I bought that Elvis 10" today. I knew when I purchased it that It may end up as a novelty and I'd buy the 7" version that's supposed to come out later. But if I wanted to maybe get a turntable that plays 78s, what would you recommend? My numark has 33/45 and all the other (legit) turntables I've had only have those two speeds. I don't wanna succumb to a piece of crap table just to spin this one. What are some fair priced turntables that play 78s? Not looking to upgrade my entire set up here. Ideally looking for a nice vintage model I can find used somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tardcore Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I think that the AT-LP120 plays 78s. Otherwise, I'm sure there are some vintage models available. Whether they're nice or not is going to vary wildy from piece to piece. You would pretty much have to dedicate a table just for 78s as there are cart considerations. I would probably just sell the record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 The Numark TTX (and some other Numark models. Yeah, seem to be made for DJs but whatever) does. Just have to press the 33 and 45 buttons at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endserenading Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 I'll look into that one thanks*^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The Numark TTX (and some other Numark models. Yeah, seem to be made for DJs but whatever) does. Just have to press the 33 and 45 buttons at the same time. Usually the ones that do that show 78 and a line to both buttons but if yours doesn't do that quite a few of the DJ decks use the same motor and controller and I believe it's quite a simple mod if you are at all technical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondltd Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Jensen-JTA-220-Stereo-3-Speed-Turntable-with-AM-FM-Receiver/17253216?adid=22222222227014737402&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40330398632&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78289584992&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajxd Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 It's 2015 and there's this many posts about 78s. aarondltd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenh Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 It's 2015 and there's this many posts about 78s. It's 2015 and you get even more about valves, I'd be more worried if the subject was wax cylinders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflycon Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 If you change your mind and do want to drop some significant money on this, the VPI Scout will play 78s after a pulley change. I met a guy at RSD this year who got a secondhand one for about a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuit bored records Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 $1k seems reasonable for a very old 78 he wants to play *temporarily* until it gets reissued. Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endserenading Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yeah I'm gonna hit up pawn shops. I just want like a chill dj turntable to play this one record lol. I appreciate everyone's input very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aflycon Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 $1k seems reasonable for a very old 78 he wants to play *temporarily* until it gets reissued. Yeah. We are talking about customers of Third Man Records here, yanquiuxo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondltd Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 $50 for that Jensen that plays 78s seems perfect. Can even plug in speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrom92 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 78s are actually way awesome to get into, very similar to vinyl in that you would probably be very surprised how good they can sound. I'm sure before most of us seriously got into vinyl, alot of us had a seriously bad preconception of how records "sounded" due to cartoons, scratchy "record sound effects" in songs, and limited experience with crosleys. But then we all heard the real deal, right? And we know better? Well, 78's are kinda like that. We've had generations of TV programs with scratchy sound effects coming out of windup phonographs, and reissues of 78-sourced material on CD/LP that has been severely no-noised and band limited. Few of us ever have the opportunity to hear what they're really capable of. Few turntables that aren't antiquated pieces of junk even have the speed. And then there's the issue of having a proper stylus for them. They're finicky, and weird, but really wonderful and there's lots of great music that you can't get any other way, or won't sound better any other way. I strongly urge anyone who has a chance to hear one right to take that chance. If you have the speed on your turntable you're already using for LPs, go get another headshell and mount a dedicated cart on it. The TTX (or TTXUSB) that has been mentioned is probably the best choice for a serious modern 78 table without spending 4 figures on something with an outboard motor power supply which will allow you done control over the speed. Reason being that speeds were not standardized prior to 1925, and "78" could sometimes be 73, and "78" could also sometimes be 84. The LCD display on that turntable allows you to precisely calculate exactly what percentage you are changing the speed by. If you're buying a 78 turntable to play one record, well... more power to you. I hope you get more use out of it than that. Keep in mind there were reports this was not a true "78" and was actually cut for playback with a microgroove stylus - 78 stylus not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Most TTs can be modded to play at 78 rpm. Don't ask me how to do it, but I knows its been done a bunch of times. 33 + 45 = 78 It's just a matter of a resistor I believe. Edit: heres a vid on how to mod a Technics SL-D1 Also a link on how to mod a belt drive TT to play 78 by using electrical tape on the spindle. http://www.oaktreevintage.com/resources_misc/78_RPM_Changing-modify_existing_33-45-RPM_turntable_to_Play_78-RPM_RECORDS.htm And another link that shows another way... http://www.edisonia.com/articles/78/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajhall04 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Probably not a popular choice, but I absolute love my old Califone that was once used in the classroom. My school was going to throw these out, and I demanded they not. I grabbed the 3 they had, gave two to buddies, and kept one for myself. It sounds decent, loud, and I use it predominantly for some porch sitting, when I travel, old 45 previewing, and for 78's. You can still purchase updated needles, easy to fix, etc. Mono records really sound nice on it. You can usually score one for under 50 bucks. Califone 1430k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 im pretty sure if you have a pro-ject w/ a speedbox, you can use the speedbox to play at 33 but move the band to the 45 setting and it will play the 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarondltd Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Still have to use the fatter stylus though right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwalsh6 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 im pretty sure if you have a pro-ject w/ a speedbox, you can use the speedbox to play at 33 but move the band to the 45 setting and it will play the 78 Speedboxes always use the 45 pulley, for 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Speedboxes always use the 45 pulley, for 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback.ah, I set mine up so long ago that i don't remember apparently. I know there's a way to get the speedbox to play 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinyl addict Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Still have to use the fatter stylus though right? Yes, for standard 78s. Im not sure about the Elvis though. Is it meant to ply with a 78 stylus? Any one know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrrom92 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Yes, for standard 78s. Im not sure about the Elvis though. Is it meant to ply with a 78 stylus? Any one know? Stated in my other post. It's been reported that its cut to play with a microgroove stylus, so it's not really a "78" so much as a record that plays at 78RPM. Your LP stylus will suffice (on this one record) That said, I can't verify this as I did not score this one on RSD :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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