[Phono-L] Diamond B

[Andrew Baron]

Thanks Tony for your input.  I'm sure it means a lot to Steve and the  
group.  Don't ever hesitate to comment if you think you might have  
something of value or interest to share!

Best,
Andy
Santa Fe, NM

On Nov 23, 2008, at 8:07 PM, Mobility Scooters wrote:

> I don't have a great deal of knowledge on Phonographs to get  
> involved with
> this message board but on this subject I believe I do.
> If you want a truly honest person that has fantastic skills with  
> repairs and
> also the ability for testing reproducers simply don't waste your  
> time trying
> to contact anyone else bare Steve.
> I had an Edison Opera with a damaged reproducer and hated the sound.
> This reproducer needed some very delicate repairs which Steve made a
> fantastic job of he also fitted a new stylus and completely  
> overhauled this
> Diamond A reproducer.
> I couldn't of hoped for anything better and it plays brilliantly I  
> now hear
> sounds that I could never hear before.
> I am from New Zealand and it was a big decision to send the Diamond A
> reproducer out side New Zealand in case I never got it back as I  
> don't know
> where to find another one.
> At a time when there are so many people trying to rip you off in  
> some way it
> is a big decision sending any part  half way around the world for  
> repairs
> and knowing if this part goes missing the machine will be shelved.  
> But when
> you find the right person I feel you are obliged to tell other  
> collectors.
> Once I had emailed Steve a few times it wasn't a hard decision to  
> send it
> away.
> In fact I have sent an array of reproducers over for Steve to repair  
> and all
> arrive back like new.
> Steve has gone to a lot of trouble and time to help me which I  
> appreciate
> very much. This is one person that I have a great deal of respect  
> for I
> would trust Steve with my complete collection or anything for that  
> matter
> and know it was safe.
>
> This is my first email to the group
> When I read this request I had to reply for two reasons one I have  
> been in
> this position myself with who would have the skills to make a good  
> job.
> 2nd but Most importantly for me was who could I trust as I am just  
> so far
> away from USA
> Steve has helped bring so many of my  machines back to life other  
> wise they
> would still be un playable.
>
> If I wasn't so thrilled with everything Steve has done for me I  
> would never
> email the group.
>
> Tony McCarthy
> New Zealand