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The
AEOLIAN-VOCALION
Is the Pioneer in a New Era of
Phonograph Development
T
URN back but a few pages in talking-
machine history and you will find public
interest held by the wonder, the novelty of
sound reproduction. The speaking-singing -
playing machine was a miracle.
Gradually, however, the glamour of innovation has
passed. No longer does anyone find the mere fact of
sound reproduction interesting. Tonal quality and in-
dividuality of the talking machine must stand judgment
on the same basis as the original musical productions
of the artist.
This public attitude has enforced the development
of modern type instruments having much musical merit.
But enjoyable and wonderful as these instruments may
be adjudged, their most enthusiastic owners have recog-
nized broad possibilities for much greater perfection in
the future.
The Aeolian-Vocalion is the pioneer in the era of
greater phonograph perfection. It is an instrument
constructed by the best methods of science and mechanics
and in accordance with the highest artistic standards.
The Vocalion is not merely a step in advance of the
present-day phonograph—it is virtually a new musical
instrument.