On Dec 27, 2011, at 9:47 AM, Dwayne Reid wrote:

> get a turntable capable of playing 78=20
> RPM records in decent working order and store it=20
> with the records.=20

I have found out the hard way that "typical" turntables "decay" when not in=
 use (rubber belts and capstans and things harden and/or rot.)

OTOH, I have heard that you can decode some LPs using a digital (optical) s=
canner or camera...

Alas, they're likely to end up like my grandfather's tools, dad's stamp col=
lection or my electronics parts. Your kids will be cleaning out your house =
after the funeral, saying "gee, why did Dad save all this stuff anyway?  Do=
 you think we should try to find someone who's interested in it, or just th=
row it away?"  :-(

BillW

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