the Victor II ! Always grab the horn machines, I say. ----- Original Message ----- From: "john robles" <john9ten at pacbell.net> To: <phono-l at oldcrank.org> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 11:47 AM Subject: [Phono-L] My dilemma - which machine would you pick?? >I am trying to decide between two machines, and I thought it would be fun >to throw the question out there - > Given a choice of a one-family, TOTALLY unrestored Victor II Humpback > with an aftermarket horn with 12 petals lacquered red, green and gold and > bearing a 4 digit serial number, OR a Victrola 130 (late model Victrola > XVII with the little drawer for used needles) with beautiful gold > hardware, nice original finish, either of which you could have for > $1150-1250, which would you choose?? > John Robles >