The talking machine world (Jan-June 1923)

May 15, 1923 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 121 Alone In Its Field THE NEW ORO-TONE PORTO TYPE A Marvelous Achievement in Phonograph Building IF enthusiastic approval backed b}' a surprising volume of orders is a fair basis of judgment, the new Oro-Tone Porto-Type is already an established success. Every element entering into the construction of this Porto-Type is of the highest quality. The cabinet is the most attractive and substantial cabinet made. The special record case holds twelve ten-inch records. The tone arm and reproducer are full size standard Oro-Tone quality. The protective hardware and the piano hinge will last a lifetime. The motor plays two ten-inch records at one winding. A Tone That Compares Well With Full Size Machines In tone volume, and in clear, definite reproduction, the Oro-Tone Porto-Type compares remarkably well with full-sized machines. This is because a full-sized OroTone Arm and Concert Reproducer is used, together with the deflector at the back. We are frank to claim that the volume of tone and the clear definition of the tone given by the Porto-Type is something never before attained in a portable machine. We offer you the opportunity to test this claim at our expense. standard Tone Arm Here is the full-sized, higli-grade throw-back Oro-Tone Arm and Concert Reproducer, fitted with special ORO-TONE indestrvictible diaphragm. Play.'! all record.s. Also shows tone deflector and long, continuous piano hinge on cabinet. This is the regular standard tone arm and reproducer that will be supplied on PortoTypes unless the automatic arm, shown below, is specified. Atitomntlc Tone Arrn The No. Ifi Automatic Concert Arm, shown above, plays all records and automatically adjusts weights, centers the needle and gives correct angle when playing either vertical or lateral cut records. The price of the Porto-Type, equipped with the automatic arm. Is .$37.50 List. Protective Hardware and Piano Hinee R(*Tr»rtvable TSeoord Case Pat. Appd. For Read These Specifications CASE — Positively the neatest, strongest and most compact portable cabinet made. Will stand up under the roughest usage. MOTOR — Powerful single spring, mounted in rigid cast iron frame to insure perfect alignment and with.stand rough handling. Plays two ten-inch records at one winding. TONE .\RM AND REPKOD I' CER— Standard OroTone Arm. with Concert Reproducer, producing deep musical tone and great volume. RECORD FILING COMP.ARTMENT— Bellows design in the lid, holding one dozen 10-inch records. CONVENIENCE— .\I1 records and parts contained within the phonograph. No loose records lying around to be broken. DISIENSIONS— Length, inches; Width, 11% inches; Height. 7 inches. WEIGHT — Approximately 20 pounds. We have built THE ORO-TONE PORTO-TYPE to meet the demand for a dependable Phonograph that will give long service, perfect operation and splendid tone quality. Measure the quality of this machine with any other portable at any price. Send Your Order TODAY on Approval No money is asked for. We will gladly ship you a Porto-Type for ten days' free trial. No cost unless satisfied. PRICES with Standard Equipment $3,5.00 With Automatic Equipment $3~..>0 Less usual discoimt to responsible dealers. Terms : 2 per cent, 10 days; net, 30 days. Please furni.sh references if you are not rated. The Oro-Tone Co. 1010 George Street, Chicago, III. I>imensions : Height. T in. >Vidth, IIV2 in. I^cnifth, icy. in. Pat. Appld. For Record Case for 13 Records Fnequaled Cabinet