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can i play old 78's with a shure v15vmxr

i just discovered some very old 78's in the closet. they are in brown binders with the victrola and dog stamp,the date on the binder is 1904. the records are mostly 10" victor or victrola.with some 12".visually they appear in
good shape but i would like to play them to check.can i play these on a restored lenco/shurev15vmxr.

thanks,tim
tpdoc
herman
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You should use a stylus designed to play these records. The size of the groove is much larger than modern records. Shure sells a stylus N78S that fits your cartridge for $40 that is designed for these records.
tpdoc OP
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thanks herman
appreciate the link
robm
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Hi Tim,
How do you like your restored Lenco?. I have one on the go now.Just finished cutting the plinth and will drop a Ol1 2b250 arm in it.Mines a L-70,what model do you have?

Cheers,Rob.
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