Preserving the Reproducer

The Edison Diamond Disc reproducer has a small diamond stylus that rides in the fine grooves of the Edison Diamond Disc. Because of the small record grooves and the lateral play in the floating weight reproducer, the tone arm in the Edison Disc Phonograph is not moved by the diamond stylus as the record plays. To move the tone arm along the record groove spiral, the phonograph uses a feed screw and sector gear (a curved feed nut). When the reproducer is lowered on the record, the sector gear engages the feed screw and the tone arm automatically tracks along with the floating weight and stylus as the record plays.

 

This stylus is designed for use over an extended period of time, therefore consult a professional repair shop FIRST should problems arise.

 

 

Here is the a guide to the components of an Edison Diamond Disc Reproducer, Courtesy of Dan's antique phonograph page

 

 

           

 

 

Courtesey of the Edison Phonology Website. and Dan's antique phonograph page