VV 4-70
The
VV 4-70 was an elegant mid-priced floor-model Orthophonic phonograph produced solely for the
Canadian market. It featured a re-entrant (folded) Orthophonic horn, a 2-spring
motor, and a mahogany finish with wood appliques and machined trim parts with
contrasting shades.
Unlike many of the Orthophonic machines, it also had a carved 'fretwork'
covering the horn grillecloth (picture at left).
The 4-70 sold new for $195.00 CDN with a spring wound motor; an electric motor option
cost an extra $35.00 CDN. It was introduced in 1928 and was likely discontinued
one year later. This machine was manufactured at Victor's plant in Montreal, as
it is a unique model to the Canadian market.
Production quantities for this model are unknown; based on serial numbers of
surviving examples, it is estimated that at least 5,000 were produced.
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