Columbia AO

 

 
The Model AO was introduced in 1903 at a cost of $30.00.  It has a 3 spring motor capable of playing 8 records fully wound and a very ornate cabinet. The reproducer was repositioned to be directly above the mandrel, allowing the full weight of the reproducer on the record producing more volume.

 

 

Close up of the optional record shaver mounted to the trunion.

 

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