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Buy with confidence -- here are unsolicited e-mails from recent customers: Hello Tim, Just to let you know I received the Edison Fireside player on Monday.... right on time. It's sure a beauty! Just what I've been looking for. It was so well packed that it took me half an hour to extricate all the bits and pieces and get it set up. First cylinder I played was "Yankee Doodle Dandy" by Billy Murray. Just think, after nearly a hundred years brought back to life on the original player! Can't help but muse on the miracle it must have been at the turn of the last century. Believe it or not, the power went out here the next day for about 4 hours, so I spent the afternoon in front of the fire, with the Edison Fireside bringing back the old music. -- M.H., WA

Tim, We received the “Victor E” and it was a huge hit. The kids, my husband and I just loved it. I am not used to buying something so expensive unseen but it was a wonderful experience. My kids are 16 and 12 and into today’s world, when there is free time and computer games are waiting and TV show pre-recorded and ready to watch, it was a wonderful experience to sit as a family and listen to records their great grandmother had collected. Many thanks for your guidance. Warm regards, S.H., CA

This lovely vintage talking machine is one of the cleanest, brightest and most beautiful you are likely to encounter! See more pictures, get full info and price -- just click the image of the Monarch above.

The general category of "Cameraphones" ( miniaturized phonographs designed to imitate or suggest the appearance of an old fashioned box camera) is full of fascinating devices such as the Colibri seen here. And YES IT DOES play a 10" 78 rpm disc WITHOUT ELECTRICITY or silicon chips! Click the image of the Colibri above to see more pictures, get info and price.

Own this top-of-the-line Graphophone and step out of the ordinary into the exceptional! This magnificent instrument offers not just eye appeal AND ear appeal, but truly pioneering technology that made the Graphophone the leader in cutting-edge improvements more than 100 years ago. Find out more, see more pictures, get the price -- click on the image of the Graphophone Type AO above.

This is an extraordinary instrument in a superb, quarter-sawn oak cabinet, fully restored, and a cheerful flower horn. It will brighten your decor and intoxicate your ears -- click the image of the Victor "II" (Two) above to see more pictures, get facts and price.

The American response to the popular European "trivet-based" ("Puck") phonograph was the "AQ." The intriguing "open works" and metal base were carried over, but the motor was expanded and vastly improved by adding a tracking mechanism. The result -- a SUPER "Puck" - a "Puck" on STEROIDS! The AQ is delightful, and plays well, too. -- click the image of the Graphophone "AQ" above to see more pictures, get facts and price.

A genuine Victor Talking Machine on a budget -- the Victor I (One) gives you high quality, manageable size, wonderful sound, reasonable price! Click the image of the Victor I to see more pictures, get info and price.

Columbia's Q Graphophone was a staple of the catalogue for longer than many of its siblings. Here we see the final version of the machine, with pretty oak cabinet decorated with its original post-1906 decals. Looking for a cute, quaint, cunning instrument, at a reasonable price, to enjoy the sounds of a century passed? THIS IS IT! Click the image of the Q above to get facts, price, and see more pictures of this charming machine.

This instrument, known as the "Jewel" is just what the name suggests -- it literally sparkles like a jewel! From phonophan you get the highest level of historical accuracy and professional artistry. See more pictures that prove out point, get details and price -- just click on the image of the Graphophone BK above.

A Victrola "50" on steroids?? No, a very smooth, sophisticated and sweet British "portable" with scads of style! Click on the image of the HMV above to find out the facts, see more pictures, get the price.

This Model B Triumph was a top-of-the-line instrument in it's day, fitted with a Cygnet (swan's neck) horn, which was the latest in technology at the time. See more pictures, get all the info and find out the price -- just click on the image of the Triumph above.

The Fireside ranks as one of Edison's best designed and most popular instruments -- then and now! Click the image of the Fireside above to see more pictures, get all the info and price.

A beautiful instrument for playing either the excellently-recorded Edison Blue Amberol (4-minute) cylinder records or the sweet-sounding wax (2-minute) records. The acoustic advantages of the Cygnet horn make this pretty package a delight to hear. Find out more, see more pictures, get the price -- click on the image of the Edison Home Model D above.

Having recently sold another wooden horn Victor, we present for your delectation a truly outstanding example. Looking for the block-buster best? You found it! This scrumptious Victor Talking Machine should go home with YOU -- find out why, see more pictures, learn the price, just click on the image of the Victor III (Three) above.

Once-in-a-blue-moon is when we are lucky enough to offer a Victor "Junior." Why is it so rare? FIND OUT -- just click the image of the Junior above to see more pictures, get the full story and the price.

Artistic, aristocratic, cultivated and refined are only a few of the words appropriate to the sleek, mahogany Victor "IV." The IV sold in lesser numbers than some of its oaken compatriots, because it was a more expensive instrument at the time. Consequently, it's highly collectable today! Get the facts, see more pictures, find out the price -- just click on the image of the Victor IV (Four) above.

This genuine Columbia Disc Graphophone plays 78 rpm records and gives them a big bright, bold sound! It's beautiful, and bargain-priced -- see more pictures, get all the info and find out how little it will cost to own it -- just click on the image of the Columbia BN above.

For sheer elegance and refinement of design, nothing beats the Modèle "G." It's one of the earlier instrument offered by the company, and has the attenuated look of the horn, directly aimed for best listening, that is characteristic of the first Pathéphones. This machine will play any regular 78 rpm record, and can also be used to play the superbly-recorded Pathé disc records with the correct needlehead. Find out why this extraordinary instrument is right for you -- click on the Modèle G above to get all the details and price.

The Wackerphon falls into the general category of "Cameraphones" -- talking machines purposely disguised as box cameras. In this instance, though, it would have to be a "detective" camera, since the Wackerphon is TINY. As Elmer Fudd might say -- "Be VEWY VEWY quiet -- we're going to pway the wonderful wittle Wackerphon!" Click the image above to see more pictures, get info and price.

Instruments of this awe-inspiring appearance AND function are our specialty at phonophan -- but you won't find them elsewhere. Find out what is so amazing about this one -- click on the image of the Victor V (Five) above to find out the facts, see more pictures, get the price.

This is only the second time in 40 years we have had the good luck to offer a custom mahogany Edison Phonograph. Most Edisons were made of oak. The Edison catalogue offered mahogany, among other expensive options, but VERY few clients ponied up the bucks to make the leap from conventional oak to sexy mahogany. If you've ever contemplated a custom instrument such as this, look carefully -- we do not expect to have another for 20 years! Click on the image of the mahogany Edison Standard above to find out the facts, see more pictures, get the price.

In 1899, this instrument left the Edison factory in Orange, New Jersey. 110 years later, it comes down to us in remarkable condition, keeping secret its journey across the decades. Find out just how irresistible it is -- click on the image of the Home Phonograph above to see more pictures, get info and price.

High up on many people's "wish lists" is the sublime Edison Opera. It was sold in two styles (oak and mahogany), of which the oak version (shown) is considered the rarest. Why is the Opera so yearned for? It was the ULTIMATE representation of the Phonograph. The final step in the evolution that began with Edison's first squawky Tin Foil Phonograph in 1877. An exemplar of the most technically advanced instrument Edison could then attain. See more pictures, get details and price -- just click the image of the Opera above.

More unsolicited comments: "Tim, I wanted to tell you how thrilled I am to have purchased the Edison player from you. It's a beautiful machine. It's everything you said it was. The sound is incredible. I wake up in the morning and put a cylinder on and enjoy. Thank you so much for all your help. I look forward to making another purchase from you in the near future." G.C., MD

Other e-mail from customers: Tim. The graphaphone just arrived. I can't tell you how much in love with it I am. It arrived perfect, looks perfect and the sound is just remarkable. I will treasure it my entire lifetime. Thank you so much for all of your help with it... Again thank you so much for preserving history so beautifully so the rest of us can enjoy it. I am just happy beyond belief. -- M.W., KS

I bought a Victor victrola from you on wednesday and it is standing now in all its glory in my living room! My husband, Adam, loved it!!! Thank you sooo much for shipping it right away!! The sound is unbelievable, it literally takes you to another time dimension and it makes everything seem beautifully poetic! Thanks again for being so helpful and taking so much time to help me find the perfect gift! Hope to buy again from your store soon! M.V., NJ

How our clients feel:

The Victor MS with spear tip horn arrived early Christmas eve, and I couldn’t be happier. Of course I had to open it early; Your machines are always packed with as much care as an Egyptian pharos mummy, and unwrapping it takes an afternoon in itself. Just cutting into the box, and then getting that first whiff of furniture polish and machine oil brought a tear to my eye and had me shaking with anticipation. After assembly I could only stand back and marvel at just how beautiful it is. A true work of art, it makes my Victor VI look anemic. The way your artisans matched the new finish on the case with the old on the horn is nothing short of genius. And it sounds just as sweet as it is aesthetic. Many thanks for another fabulous machine, and my best to you this new year, -- J.H., OR

Got it today... WHAT a nice Machine! I'm very happy. It was worth every dime and then some. It's a great restoration. I restore classic German cars for a living and I can certainly appreciate the workmanship. Even my WIFE thinks it's cute... and that, my friend, is saying something. -- G.S., OR

My Edison GEM cylinder phonograph arrived today as promised, and I just could not be any happier. Your packing was perfect, and the GEM plays like, well, a gem! I'm so glad I decided to purchase from you instead of taking my chances on eBay. The restoration work you did was astonishing, and was obviously performed with care and respect. The player is mechanically perfect and retains all of the charm that it has earned over its 98 year lifetime. Honestly, this is one of my best purchases ever! -- G.N., TN

I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with my Victor. A short while ago a neighbor stopped by and the first thing noticed was the Victor. As described, it's a big and imposing machine which never fails to bring a smile to all who have heard and seen it. Great job on the machine and to be frank, I have never seen anything shipped with such care.

"Ok - you're right - I don't need a new needle... I was about to send it in to another company for something that wasn't even wrong! You're the only one that challenged whether or not I needed that piece! Thank you." - J. H.

"I got the machine today in wonderful shape. It's really beautiful. It was delivered to my office, where I set it up and put a record on it - Elvis "That's All Right" 1955. I didn't realize how loud it would be. In about 20 seconds there was a dance party in the hallway. We followed that with the flip side - "Blue Moon of Kentucky" (original version, of course!) We made it through a Billie Holiday and a Tex Ritter before my secretary put a stop to our fun." - R.C.

"Thank you for the info and advice. You could have snowed me into buying a replacement, instead, you told me the truth. It is much appreciated." -J.