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VV 7-30 / VE 7-30-X / VV S 7-30

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The 7-30 was a combination radio/phonograph, introduced early in 1927. It was essentially an updated version of the VV 7-3 which was produced during the previous year. The 7-30 shares identical components with the 7-3 a different cabinet design. It utilized an RCA-produced Radiola Model 20 radio, with a selector switch to convert operation between the phonograph and radio. The 7-30 featured a small Orthophonic "folded" horn and gold plated hardware. All 7-30's were manufactured in 1927.

The original 1927 selling price of the 7-30 was $325.00. The electric-motor version (VE 7-30) cost an extra $35.00. An estimated total of 3,900 Victrola VV 7-30's and 200 VE 7-30's were produced. A variant of this model, the VV-S-7-30 have been recently noted. This model is a 7-30 without the radio included, so that the buyer could purchase and install the radio of his choice. It is also possible (but not proven) that a VE-S-7-30 (with an electric motor) was also made. Based on the serial number of surviving examples, it is likely that at least 10,000 VV-S-7-30's were made, although the factory documents do not refer to such a model having ever been produced. If so, this would indicate that buying public preferred to select their own radios for this model, rather than rely on Victor's chosen installation. 

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