1. The Victor Orthophonic phonograph was a prime example where such playback was expected. 2. The design was released by Victor as the " Orthophonic . " Victrola. 3. The Orthophonic became recognized as a status symbol. 4. RCA Victor was using " New Orthophonic " whereas Columbia was using the LP curve. 5. RCA Victor was using " new orthophonic , " whereas Columbia was using the LP curve. 6. The design of the Orthophonic was informed by progress in telephony and transmission-line theory. 7. The first RCA Victor " Stereo Orthophonic " reel to reel tapes were issued in 1955. 8. In a similar vein, the producers sponsored a talent contest for the Orthophonic Joy project. 9. As a result, playback of an Orthophonic record sounded like it was coming from a radio. 10. Ultimately the New Orthophonic curve was disclosed in a publication by R . C . Moyer of RCA Victor in 1953.