78 RPM turntable


I just recently bought a truck load of old 78s from an estate sale. I haven't had the time to even go through them yet. The ones I have are in mint condition. I mean thick records that you could hit someone over their head and not even break them. My problem is finding a turntable that will play these 78s as well as 33s. Anybody have any suggestions?
philefreak
Lots of table options if you look to the used market.

But also consider that those 78s are not only mono but were cut with a wider groove (3.0 mil typical). So a dedicated 78 cartridge will benefit your listening.

Next is EQ. A wide range of compensation was used by different labels prior to approval of the RIAA curve in 1955 (and even after that on LPs for some labels). So an older preamp or new accessory device with variable EQ may also improve your listening.

Lastly, be aware that not all 78s were recorded at 78 RPM so a table with adjustable speed may be needed. I think this will be more true for records recorded before the mid-30s than later.

The point of all this is to suggest more research on your part is needed. Good luck and have fun.
You bought a bunch of records that you have no way to play?!?

Man! You've got the audiophile disease really bad! :-)
not even break them...? Trust me they break and more often then you can keep them from not.
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