[Phono-L] Orthophonic Reproducer Gaskets question...

[Steven Medved]

My gaskets don't appear to have anything to do with flexibility since they are so thin. I can't imagine how they do any more then keep the metal backing from touching the diaphragm directly.

John Robles



John,



That is why these reproducers do not sound their best.  This reproducer was so poorly designed that instead of leaving the lid open you had to close it to eliminate the unwanted sound that comes from the side opposite of the sound tube.  That is why the suitcase models have a cover on them packed with felt to deaden this sound.  With a little more effort Victor could have designed a much better reproducer.



Steve