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"Oh yes, a real Victrola. Belonged to my mother. Has a radio too. Works beautifully."

Oh, that is great. I not only love history but the antique remants of it. I hope you use it once in a while, just to keep it operational. I envy you, really!

[onyx]

Oh yes. I use it often. Had a difficult time a couple of years ago getting new (replacement) needles, but I found somebody on line and bought 5 extra.

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HAH! Just played The Battle of New Orleans at FULL volume, in self defense! After all, The Battle of New Orleans is a RECOLUTIONARY WAR song, which is why it suddenly floated up to lodge itself in my consciousness.