Murphy Radiogram. Value? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

chrisoc · 9th Nov 2018, 10:11 pm

Hi,

I have a Vintage Murphy A194sr radio record player in good working order. I am looking to find out how much it might be worth. Any suggestions and/or help in finding out would be a great help.

Thanks in advance

Regards,
Chris

Edward Huggins · 9th Nov 2018, 11:18 pm

This is a very nice example. You say it is in good working order, but the headshell is missing and in this state, it cannot play records. Also one of the control knobs is missing. These will have a detrimental affect on value.

AC/HL · 10th Nov 2018, 12:53 am

Would this be the one? https://www.donedeal.ie/livingroom-f...layer/20240808

ukcol · 10th Nov 2018, 10:21 am

I think your radiogram may be an A494SR not an A194SR.

I could be completely wrong as I can't find any information on an A194SR.

The A494SR was sold in 3 versions, MK1, MK2 and MK3. A close up picture of the record player turntable may help us to idendify your model's version if indeed it turns out to be an A494SR.

Stuart R · 10th Nov 2018, 3:46 pm

Looks like the headshell is hiding on the bottom shelf, there appears to be a cartridge installed.

Audio1950 · 10th Nov 2018, 5:24 pm

I can't be sure, but the headshell appears to be fitted with the mono Garrard GC8 cartridge. There should be another headshell with the stereo GCS10, or possibly the Acos GP71 cartridge.

9th Nov 2018, 10:11 pm	#1
chrisoc Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Limerick, Ireland Posts: 1	Murphy Radiogram. Value? Hi, I have a Vintage Murphy A194sr radio record player in good working order. I am looking to find out how much it might be worth. Any suggestions and/or help in finding out would be a great help. Thanks in advance Regards, Chris Attached Thumbnails

9th Nov 2018, 11:18 pm	#2
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,340	Re: Murphy Radio This is a very nice example. You say it is in good working order, but the headshell is missing and in this state, it cannot play records. Also one of the control knobs is missing. These will have a detrimental affect on value. __________________ Edward.

10th Nov 2018, 12:53 am	#3
AC/HL Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 9,643	Re: Murphy Radio Would this be the one? https://www.donedeal.ie/livingroom-f...layer/20240808

10th Nov 2018, 10:21 am	#4
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: Murphy Radio I think your radiogram may be an A494SR not an A194SR. I could be completely wrong as I can't find any information on an A194SR. The A494SR was sold in 3 versions, MK1, MK2 and MK3. A close up picture of the record player turntable may help us to idendify your model's version if indeed it turns out to be an A494SR. Last edited by ukcol; 10th Nov 2018 at 10:27 am.

10th Nov 2018, 3:46 pm	#5
Stuart R Heptode Join Date: May 2011 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 693	Re: Murphy Radiogram. Value? Looks like the headshell is hiding on the bottom shelf, there appears to be a cartridge installed.

10th Nov 2018, 5:24 pm	#6
Audio1950 Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittlesey, near Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK. Posts: 3,763	Re: Murphy Radiogram. Value? I can't be sure, but the headshell appears to be fitted with the mono Garrard GC8 cartridge. There should be another headshell with the stereo GCS10, or possibly the Acos GP71 cartridge.