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Thorens Disc Musical Box is Noisy
By Nick Woodeson

I've just acquired a Thorens disc music box in walnut with 20 discs.
What a charming thing it is!  All seems fine: spring, comb, start wheel
and so on.  The "engine" of the box is noisy though; no massive clicks
or pops apart from on some of the discs (which I guess is down to
warps) -- but the "whir" of the mechanics does make a noise.

I need some advice on basic maintenance.  Can I reduce the noise?
Should the mechanism be cleaned and lubricated?  If so, how?  Where
can I get extra discs in the UK?  Any advice most appreciated.

Best regards,
Nick Woodeson, UK


(Message sent Tue 24 Nov 2009, 17:43:09 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

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