VINTAGE Meissner Phono Recorder Model # 9-1065 from 1947
model 9-1065 Phono Recorder from 1947. The serial number is 18532. It measures 191/2 x191/2 x9 and weighs around 50 lbs
from Bellingham, WA, United States
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Meissner-Phono-Recorder-Model-9-1065-1947-/310381152771?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4844288a03
looks a very a nice peace dos any1 know much about this model
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ebay Meissner Phono Recorder Model # 9-1065 from 1947
THEVINYLLOVER
Yes, I have one that was restored by Gib at West Tech. It does what it's intended to do very well, which is to record LO-FI records from the AM radio, microphone or other external source. The mechanics are the same as was used in the Wilcox Gay Recordio and most other home recorders of the day. The Meissner allows the use of 2 different inputs - each with it's own level control, enabling some mixing capabilities. The input jacks are not anything that is standard today. Gib made me adapters to allow the use of 1/4 " plugs.
Buying them "as is", the crystal cutter head is usually dead from age and will need to be rebuilt. The specs on the crystal cutters show the upper frequency range to be about 5000 cycles. Don't expect a sparkling high end. The drive wheels probably need help as well. I have a lot of fun with mine, and I've made some surprisingly decent lacquers but the odds of any commercial release being made with one of these is about zero to none. It was used for home recording before the availability of tape recorders.
Gib made mine work like brand new, and I'm happy with it. For the asking price of the seller on ebay, I'd expect it to work perfectly.
Hope this helps!
Buying them "as is", the crystal cutter head is usually dead from age and will need to be rebuilt. The specs on the crystal cutters show the upper frequency range to be about 5000 cycles. Don't expect a sparkling high end. The drive wheels probably need help as well. I have a lot of fun with mine, and I've made some surprisingly decent lacquers but the odds of any commercial release being made with one of these is about zero to none. It was used for home recording before the availability of tape recorders.
Gib made mine work like brand new, and I'm happy with it. For the asking price of the seller on ebay, I'd expect it to work perfectly.
Hope this helps!
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