[Phono-L] Re: Brunswick Panatrope part 3...

[Douglas Houston]

OK, now it all comes clear.  I have a P-11, with the same electronics, but
with the 6 inch electro-dynamic speaker. It sounds absolutely wonderful. I
suspect that the P-14 was the one that scooped Victor in 1925, before the
Orthophonic system was  announced (Victor Day). Brunswick Balke-Collender
was a furniture maker, doing some terrific creations. Their entry into
phonographs and records was in the late teens. Indeed, their cabinetry was
beautiful. Any of the Panatrope phonograph-only models are very desirable.
They were expensive, so sales were low. Their survival rate is also low, so
I have to use the overworked eBay term: RARE.

Anybody who can find one of them is fortunate, indeed. 


> [Original Message]
> From: DanKj <edisone1 at verizon.net>
> To: Antique Phonograph List <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
> Date: 1/2/2009 5:20:19 AM
> Subject: Re: [Phono-L] Re: Brunswick Panatrope part 3...
>
> Here's a schematic for the P-14: 
> http://www.nostalgiaair.org/PagesByModel/518/M0039518.pdf
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <ClockworkHome at aol.com>
> To: <phono-l at oldcrank.org>
> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 3:49 AM
> Subject: [Phono-L] Re: Brunswick Panatrope part 3...
>
>
> > The machine is labeled a Model P-14 on a gold disk with the serial
number
> > below it as #153695.  On the back side is another screwed on plate
stating the
> > machine is a Brunswick Panatrope Model AZ-958.  At the bottom of this
second
> > plate is the license information from RCA.
> >
> > The tube sockets are labeled UX216B, UX199, UX210.
> >
> > There is no sign of a battery radio or anywhere one would go.
> >
> > There is a 110VAC male plug on the back for power to the unit.
> >
> > The pickup head is the horseshoe magnet type.
> >
> > The horn is a large circular mass with the small driver feeding it from
a
> > vertical position then the horn goes in a full circle until it turns
outward.
> > The horn is very much like a Sousaphone shape. Where it is cracked the
color
> > under the paint makes it look like plaster which may have confused me. 
One thing
> > is certain, the horn is some type of composition material that allows
for a
> > very odd free form structure.  It is not any type of dynamic speaker
with a
> > cone.
> >
> > The cabinet woodworking is very classy and this was not a cheap
phonograph.
> > There are 4 vertical record drawers, 2 on each side of the horn opening.
> >
> > I can send you the same email that was sent to me if that will help.
> >
> > Thanks again to everyone for the comments and help.
> >
> > Al
> >
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