Buy Gramophone: Player

The term "gramophone" is often used broadly, but your purchase will likely fall into one of two categories:

: These are mechanical devices that play 78 rpm records using a steel needle and a large horn for acoustic amplification. They do not require electricity and are prized by collectors for their historical value. buy gramophone player

: When buying an antique, look for original curved horn elbows. "Crapophones"—modern replicas aged to look old—often feature sharp, soldered angles in the horn's metalwork and "deplorable" joints that may seize up. The term "gramophone" is often used broadly, but

: Authentic gramophones are only safe for 78 rpm shellac records. Playing modern vinyl on an antique with a heavy steel needle will permanently damage the record. buy gramophone player