I had a TON of classic Jazz 78s from my grandfather - unfortunately I couldnt find a 78 player at the time for the life of me - and I gave them to a friend who was a really accomplished Jazz drummer in SF - one of my biggest regrets - but they were so heavy and I didnt have space for them when I moved...
It's my understanding that it's more than just the speed. 78's will destroy the needle of a regular record player because they're made of very hard shellac, and not vinyl.
I had a TON of classic Jazz 78s from my grandfather - unfortunately I couldnt find a 78 player at the time for the life of me - and I gave them to a friend who was a really accomplished Jazz drummer in SF - one of my biggest regrets - but they were so heavy and I didnt have space for them when I moved...