In lieu of going to the gym, I'm hosting an LP recreation hour at home. My turntable of
choice is the portable Califone Promenade. I was fortunate enough
to score mine at a local Boys & Girls Club garage sale. The Promenande is a tube amp player with speed adjustments for 16, 33, 45 and 78 rpm records. It also doubles as a low watt PA system in case you need to direct a local pep rally or communicate with your neighbors from a remote location. The entire unit folds up into its own portable case. Inspired by Frank Fairfield, I have dreams of carrying my Califone on flights as my only carry on luggage. The Promande is a relatively rare Califone unit. If you love records and you don't want your LP sound system tethetered to a specific room, sift ebay listings for the more common solid state model. Here are some photographs of a rare bird Promenade currently on offer via this auction. But it now!
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I just noticed this on ebay today, then I read this! I need to get a spare Califone as mine is getting worn out. I DJ country 78s up here in Toronto, and the Califone is great as it plugs right into a club's PA. I inspired a buddy of mine, and now he DJs as well down in Austin. Check hm out... http://djgiver.com/
Cheers!
Colonel Tom
Toronto CANADA
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