One of a kind “History of Recorded Music” display from 1880 to present.
This display is unique, nostalgic and functional. All players work as well as the recordings :
We begin with U.S. and Swiss music box type pin metal discs and player from the late 1800’ s.
Then there are “cob” type wood and metal player piano rolls,
Next we have a crank Ambrola victrola wax roll player and extra rolls from the early 1900’s,
Then there is a crank 78 rpm RCA horn victrola and extra vinyl records,
Next we move to an electric 45, and 33 1/3 phonograph with many records and albums,
Then there is a Roberts/Akai 4 track, reel to reel player and recorder with many extra reels of music,
Next came the 8 track player and tapes. There are 2 players, one standalone and one in the side of the 4 track reel player.
Next came the cassette player and tapes. The one here is a Sony dual cassette player and many tapes.
Then we have a Panasonic multi CD player, receiver and speakers,
After which we have an MP3 player
Each device and it’s recordings are labeled for the period they we’re originally made, as well as a wall poster illustrating the “History of Recorded Music”.
All players work well and the electronic components are all hooked up to the receiver and speakers, for an excellent sound.
There is approximately $10,000 invested in this collection and everything looks and operates excellently.