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16th Jan 2008, 9:06 pm | #21 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Im tempted to get a grundig or telefunken monster, just for occasional use, with a cd plugged into it...............................but then again, I have a Hacker 600 music centre with a cd plugged into it, so--its about the same, isnt it?? ianj
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16th Jan 2008, 9:29 pm | #22 |
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16th Jan 2008, 9:37 pm | #23 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
I have too many radiograms but love them and play mine often. Its the size that is the problem with collecting grams. Most were very little used from new, particularly the 'lift up lid' type due to the fact that ornaments were always put on top and it was simply too much hassle to clear the clutter off to play a few records. I suppose the golden era was before television, the 30's. radio and records were King and the radio gram was the centre of entertainment and sounded fabulous. Every colector should have at least ten of them...... Regards, John.
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16th Jan 2008, 10:16 pm | #24 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Back in the late 1960s, the husband of one of my mother's friends worked for a company importing radiograms called Clairtone, made in Canada. They were big, with masses of pushbutton or rocker type controls. Smart, mostly contemporary-styled cabinets. Very expensive, but generally using fairly ordinary Garrard record decks. I was only a kid at the time, but I particularly remember a control to reverse the stereo channels so you could sit with your back to the unit, and the left and right channels would still be in the correct orientation.
Anybody ever heard of this manufacturer? Tom |
16th Jan 2008, 10:34 pm | #25 |
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No, but Google has: http://www.tvhistory.tv/CLAIRTONE-CANADA.htm
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16th Jan 2008, 10:37 pm | #26 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Thanks Nick. Since posting I have refined my search terms a bit, and more information about Clairtone has suddenly appeared:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clairto...ration_Limited http://www.clairtone.ca/ I should have looked a bit more carefully first, but at least I wasn't making it all up. Tom |
16th Jan 2008, 10:59 pm | #27 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Well, here's my latest acquisition, for your viewing pleasure....
Cheers, Steve P.
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16th Jan 2008, 11:06 pm | #28 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
If that's the Hungarian one Steve, it looks a lot better than the picture I saw. How did you get it "up north" in the end and what are the electrics like? In the mid sixties I only knew two families who could afford contemporary ie brand new Radiograms [as opposed to much older imodels] and albums like Beatles For Sale sounded amazing-all that bass. [One even had a Tandberg tape recorder added in by the dealer].
We'd trek round with our records just for the privilege There was no RG/Dansette young /old clash, as I remember, it was just that a really good stereo RG was [even then] a desirable but fairly unobtainable item. Dave Last edited by dave walsh; 16th Jan 2008 at 11:17 pm. |
16th Jan 2008, 11:11 pm | #29 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Got your message Dave. Now I've got it I will answer you! I rang round the Man + Van people and one was taking some stuff to Kent. So I asked him to pick something up while he was there.
Not tried the Electronics yet, but there won't be much wrong. I've got the Radio version here (under Success Stories) and there was nothing much wrong with that! Cheers, Steve P
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17th Jan 2008, 9:34 am | #30 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
I wonder If moreintersting postings showing Radiograms and restorations with inspire more of us to make some space for one . I certainly would like to see some pics of more interesting rareties.
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18th Jan 2008, 1:09 pm | #31 | |
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18th Jan 2008, 2:10 pm | #32 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Yes they will be wanted ,i want a great big one pre war with the changer record thrower thingy and the record dustbin at the side.like havin a juke box without the jukebox,If i can get one real cheap i will have it then just get Gerry to do it up at the museum as he always seems to be looking for stuff to restore.................Paul
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20th Jan 2008, 5:00 pm | #33 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Here are a few to lust over from the States.
First two are a Capehart 400N from 46/7 with custom case by Steinway. Next two are a Capehart 500, Dubbed the Rogers Capehart as the story is that Buddy Rogers had it installed in Pickfair for his wife, Mary Pickford. Last is the RCA Berksire Regency Radio/TV. It was RCA's attempt to cash in on the ultra high end. Military style wiring, multi bandspread tuning with motor drive, rear projection television, and two changers, one for 78's and one for 45's. Cabinet styles by Edward Wormly, Baker Furniture, and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. RCA subcontracted out everything and failed to make a profit. John Vassos' front panel design was impossible to service without complete disassembly. Finally, the market was shifting to more flexible component systems that fit in the smaller houses and apartments and were easier to service. RCA's refusal to support the LP meant consumers had to buy a third changer and have an input wired in by a service tech. The line was quietly dropped by 1951, the same time Farnsworth ceased production of the big Capeharts and Scott Radio Labs folded. Only Fisher Radio and Stromberg-Carlson survived by offering their goods as either consoles OR seperate components. Magnavoxes could be purchased without cabinets for custom installations. Everyone else plunged into TV, leaving radio and audio to the "hi-fi nuts" I have tons more if you want them. Brock |
20th Jan 2008, 5:16 pm | #34 |
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Yes please!!
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20th Jan 2008, 6:45 pm | #35 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
I'm really starting to like radiograms now! The condition of the cabinets really amazes me- my Grundig is mint! Not all radiograms are large, I have a HMV 2011 record player with a radio in the front but for me it's not a 'real' radiogram. I'm soon getting a McMichael one () and my great grandmother has one, a Decca, with no insides! Josh.
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20th Jan 2008, 9:23 pm | #36 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
Ok, 5 more This is the second most collectible Magnavox, the early 60's Concert Grand. 5 feet long, with two horn tweeters and two 15 inch woofers, 4 chassis, AM fm radio, remote control, 4 speed Collaro changer. It could serve as the control center for a whole house system, much like the old Capeharts. Input and outputs of tv and tape, remote speakers. The owner of this one used it as the front section to his home cinema as well as for audio only. It is second only to the post war Magnavox Windsor in collectability. Cheers Brock |
21st Jan 2008, 9:37 am | #37 |
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Wow! I'm impressed, Brock - a veritable valve factory!
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21st Jan 2008, 10:25 am | #38 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
I counted at least 26 tubes!
I want one of these beasties - must be a goodun with all the gubbins in that one!
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21st Jan 2008, 1:29 pm | #39 |
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Me too - even if I have to move all the furniture out of the dining room to fit it into the house!
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21st Jan 2008, 2:41 pm | #40 |
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Re: Radiograms. Will they ever be wanted?
VERY nice! I want one! ianj
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