Michael, Thanks for the reply, I think that most motor noise comes from worn gears and I have had good results by adding Vaseline to an early Victor motor with a lot of gear noise, just as Ron suggested. I think the A machines have more noise because they were used longer, just my idea as motors with little use are a lot more quiet. You purchased a standard in 1901 two minute records were made into 1914, although no new titles after Sept 1912. Then the new Amberola 30 came out and a lot of people upgraded. Steve >> > Thanks Steve,> > Nope the crank does not touch the escutcheon. I know how much noise that > can transfer!> > > Michael>