Four speeds. Automatically.
American style.
Turntable broken?
Don’t have time to change records even if it did work? When it did
work, it only had two speeds so you were missing half the fun? Want
to play 16 and 78 rpm records? Long ago, this problem was solved - the
famous, jam-proof V-M record changer designed and built by the V-M
Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan! Now its back - these classic
changers are now completely restored and available with base and dust
cover to add to your present stereo or home entertainment system!
Start with a quality V-M
Corporation built record changer circa mid 1950’s through mid 1970’s. It may
have a number of brand names adorning it - as V-M record changers were the
changer of choice of numerous brand names during this time period. David
Ziolkowski and Gary Stork then work to completely refurbish
the changer - both mechanically and cosmetically with genuine V-M Factory
Approved Service Parts where ever possible. Add in an honest to
goodness 90 day warranty! This is clearly not one of those auction
house "I don’t have a record to test it" deals!
It gets better! The
record changer base for Packages A and B, available in a choice of
materials and finish options, was designed by ex-V-M Corporation Master
Model builder Julian Karl! Mr. Karl designed many of the fabulous
wood console cabinets for V-M Corporation - and when we approached him
to design the record changer base for V-M Audio Enthusiasts - he
readily agreed!
Your record
changer and base includes a dust cover, set-up and operating instructions, build
date, audio patch cord (RCA Phono), QC certificate, itemized receipt, and new
old stock V-M produced 45 rpm adapter.
V-M Record Changer
Packages Available
Prices start under $200.
Contact us
for current product information and package prices.
For packages A and B, I
will email photos of one or two available changers that I think you will like if
you can describe what you are looking for . Older changers with that classic
’50’s and early ‘60’s look can stack more records; newer changers (’65 on) have
a more modern look, and can accept a cartridge that tracks lighter. If you have
a color in mind (changer and/or base color), that would be helpful for me to
know.
Package A - Superb
record changers. Available with magnetic cartridge.
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Our Superb line includes fine
reconditioned V-M 4 speed record changers with hand crafted wood bases (pine)
available in Warm Honey Pine or Rustic Walnut. New
smoke gray dust
cover (styles
vary) is included!
The changers with 8 inch platter
vary in style depending on what we have been able to acquire. From classic 50’s
models able to stack at least 10 records to early ‘70’s models with or without
manual size select.
Available with magnetic cartridge
or ceramic, crystal cartridge for use with vintage stereo systems accepting
non-magnetic "phono" inputs. Both "hi-fi" (mono) and stereo models are
available! Contact us for current information and prices.
Package B - Deluxe
record changers. Available with magnetic cartridge.
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Our Deluxe line includes stylish
reconditioned V-M 4 speed record changers with 10/11 inch platter. Styles vary,
same as Package A. The hand crafted solid oak bases are available in Natural Oak
(clear satin) or Deep Cherry finishes. New smoke gray dust
cover (styles
vary) is included!
Available with ceramic or optional
magnetic cartridge. Both "hi-fi" (mono) and stereo models are available! Contact
us for current information and prices.
Package C - New Old
Stock M1293-K06 record changers. Tetrad Ceramic cartridge with easy to change LP/78 flipover needle.
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Be assured these are out-of-the-box new old stock record changers made
when President Nixon was in office and Apollo rockets carried men to
the moon! Next, we recondition them after all these years so they will
function as the “new” products that they are! The famous V-M
"Stere-O-Matic"® automatic record changer features "Voice of Music"®
brand name, large 11" turntable, cue control, built-in finger lift on
the plated stainless steel tone arm, manual record size selection and
external stylus force selector. A brush mounted on the baseplate
automatically cleans the stylus after each record is played. Each
automatic record changer includes a quality Tetrad ceramic cartridge
with diamond LP and sapphire 78 stylus assembly. Also included is a
genuine V-M Model 1562W walnut grained polystyrene record changer
base, V-M Model 1561 dust cover (available in traditional smoke-gray
and other psychedelic colors!), and V-M Model 1518 (1120-A50) adapter
to play 45 rpm records - all of these are also new old stock! Contact
us for current prices and dust cover color choices. Get yours before
they sell out!
Unadvertised Specials
From time to time, other
used V-M component record changers become available. The brand names under which
they were originally sold vary. Prices for these vary depending on features and
condition. Contact us for more information.
Options
In addition to the
Phonograph 45
RPM Adapters and Accessories offerings available to all phono fans,
click on
to inquire about options to customize your record
changer purchase. These options may include:
Magnetic phono cartridge - Available for V-M changers with the capability to
accept these cartridges.
Magnetic phono cartridge 3 mil diamond stylus - Available for magnetic
cartridges used in packages above. For playing 78 rpm records (models with
ceramic or crystal cartridges have 78 rpm capability built in!)
Magnetic phono preamp - These have the proper RIAA rolloff characteristics to
pair a V-M record changer with magnetic cartridge with one of today’s amplifiers
or home A/V systems that don’t have a magnetic phono input (use with the "Aux"
or "Tape in" inputs).
Crystal/ceramic phono preamp - Similar concept to the Magnetic phono preamp and
available now! For those who like to switch often between playing LPs and 78 rpm
records, nothing can beat the convenience of a crystal or ceramic cartridge with
flipover needle!
Service Manual - An investment for the future. The service manual contains
exploded views, part numbers, lubrication and adjustment instructions, and
troubleshooting information.
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