The talking machine world (Jan-June 1928)

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The Talking Machine World, New York, June, 1928 of achievement /2 ESS THAN SIXTY DAYS AGO— The ORCHESTROPE was / announced to the trade — AND NOW! It has swept the country <JL and created a wave of enthusiasm wherever it has been shown. At the National Music Show which just closed at the Hotel Commodore in New York, the Orchestrope was heard by immense crowds who unhesitatingly pronounced it the most outstanding development in musical reproduction in years. A nation-wide distributing organization is already in the field to serve the dealer, and sales up to date have so far surpassed expectations that, even working night and day, it has been impossible to produce enough instruments to satisfy the demand. Such popularity must be deserved, and why — The ORCHESTROPE is essentially new and radically different . . . the only machine on the market which incorporates such outstanding features: Plays 28 records on both sides continuously, changing and turning them automatically . . . x'Vmazing simplicity of operation . . . Immense volume . . . Delightful tonal qualities . . . A cabinet of refinement and beauty • ■ • these are some of the reasons for the wonderful success of the ORCHESTROPE. Due to the late date we were unable to secure space at the Chicago Radio Show, but the ORCHESTROPE will be on display at our Chicago office, the Lyon-Healy Bldg., 643 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 613-614. You are cordially invited to see and hear this new musical sensation. We have always sold exclusively through Dealers Capehart Automatic Phonograph Corp. Mfgrs. of