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Every once in a while I receive a Youtube message expressing shock (sometimes in very unkind words) that I would play my records on an old phonograph as many people assume that these old machines destroy records. I respond to these messages but I decided that it would be more convenient to post an explanation to which I could refer people. I should add that all of my remarks apply as well to the HMV/Electrola versions of the American Victor Orthophonic as there are several Youtubers who post using these machines.