Ron,
How do? I hope I'm doing this right. Yes the Viva-tonals had a semi auto
brake-or at least some of the portables did. I have a 163. I can send along
some photos if you like. Good luck with it.
Regards,
John B.
Hi gang,
>
> I've just become the owner of this little cutie and have a couple of
> questions for the group. Did any Columbia Viva-tonal machines have an
> auto
> or semi-auto brake? Is the 611 supposed to have one? What is the finish
> on these machines, lacquer or shellac? It looks like lacquer to me.
>
> I've already dismantled the tone arm to grease/seal joints which improved
> the sound already. I want to rebuild the reproducer. I think it is
> leaking
> and it looks like the gaskets are cracked and dry. Anything I should look
> out for?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ron L
>
>
>
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