HMV Radiogram ID? - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Wellington · 20th Mar 2024, 11:58 pm

Can anyone identify this HMV radiogram I saw in a charity shop, today?

I didn't think much of it when I first saw it, but it started to grow on me – it's quite dinky as radiograms go.

OldTechFan96 · 21st Mar 2024, 12:27 am

HMV Stereomaster. Not sure which model. Looks to be fitted with a Garrard 3000.

Edward Huggins · 21st Mar 2024, 7:41 am

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Originally Posted by Wellington

Can anyone identify this HMV radiogram I saw in a charity shop, today?

I didn't think much of it when I first saw it, but it started to grow on me – it's quite dinky as radiograms go.

This is capable of a good performance despite it small size. It is likely that the amplifier will need attention. the Garrard autochanger, if not working well, will be a simple fix, the 4 speakers should be OK and the cabinet just needs some TLC.

vinrads · 21st Mar 2024, 10:37 am

They were very good in the day if I remember correctly the speakers tended to disintegrate, the foam turned to dust, and they had a very good Sonotone 9ta cartridge. Mick.

hayerjoe · 21st Mar 2024, 11:24 am

unusual veneer, it's going front-to-back not left-to-right

MarkAT6 · 21st Mar 2024, 11:36 am

I'm pretty sure it's a HMV Stereomaster 2328.

Wellington · 21st Mar 2024, 9:37 pm

Thanks for the responses, everyone. It certainly looks like a 2328 (I didn't notice if it had speaker grills at the side), and the service sheet states that it was fitted with a Garrard 3000 autochanger. Shop was asking £50

which is optimistic - I'd be surprised if it went for that! Still, it might take someone's fancy…

Edward Huggins · 22nd Mar 2024, 8:30 am

I think £50-00 is too high, if it's completely untested. And I also forgot about those Foam Surrounds!

jimbilton · 8th Apr 2024, 5:21 pm

Yes, a model 2328 Stereomaster. I remember these from my childhood in the mid 1960's. A friend of our family had one, and I recall the excellent sound reproduction it was capable of. I was fascinated by it! When I saw one listed on ebay a couple of years ago, I had to have it. Now, after David - FERNSEH - has worked his magic on the amplifier, it is awaiting reassembly. Wellington - please go and make an offer on the one you've seen, and make a project of its restoration! I'd love to know what you think about the result!

unitaudio · 10th Apr 2024, 3:15 am

The sound these produce is suprisingly good, more than the sum of their parts.

Regards,
Paul

20th Mar 2024, 11:58 pm	#1
Wellington Hexode Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK. Posts: 363	HMV Radiogram ID? Can anyone identify this HMV radiogram I saw in a charity shop, today? I didn't think much of it when I first saw it, but it started to grow on me – it's quite dinky as radiograms go. Attached Thumbnails

21st Mar 2024, 12:27 am	#2
OldTechFan96 Octode Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, UK. Posts: 1,187	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? HMV Stereomaster. Not sure which model. Looks to be fitted with a Garrard 3000.

21st Mar 2024, 10:37 am	#4
vinrads Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. Posts: 3,767	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? They were very good in the day if I remember correctly the speakers tended to disintegrate, the foam turned to dust, and they had a very good Sonotone 9ta cartridge. Mick.

21st Mar 2024, 11:24 am	#5
hayerjoe Hexode Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bridgewater, Tasmania, Australia Posts: 483	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? unusual veneer, it's going front-to-back not left-to-right __________________ Regards Joe "Hayer Joe, where ya going with that deck in your hand?" - Jimi Hendrix Experience

21st Mar 2024, 11:36 am	#6
MarkAT6 Tetrode Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 87	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? I'm pretty sure it's a HMV Stereomaster 2328.

21st Mar 2024, 9:37 pm	#7
Wellington Hexode Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cheshire, UK. Posts: 363	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? Thanks for the responses, everyone. It certainly looks like a 2328 (I didn't notice if it had speaker grills at the side), and the service sheet states that it was fitted with a Garrard 3000 autochanger. Shop was asking £50 which is optimistic - I'd be surprised if it went for that! Still, it might take someone's fancy…

22nd Mar 2024, 8:30 am	#8
Edward Huggins Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southwold, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 8,345	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? I think £50-00 is too high, if it's completely untested. And I also forgot about those Foam Surrounds! __________________ Edward.

8th Apr 2024, 5:21 pm	#9
jimbilton Triode Join Date: May 2012 Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 44	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? Yes, a model 2328 Stereomaster. I remember these from my childhood in the mid 1960's. A friend of our family had one, and I recall the excellent sound reproduction it was capable of. I was fascinated by it! When I saw one listed on ebay a couple of years ago, I had to have it. Now, after David - FERNSEH - has worked his magic on the amplifier, it is awaiting reassembly. Wellington - please go and make an offer on the one you've seen, and make a project of its restoration! I'd love to know what you think about the result!

10th Apr 2024, 3:15 am	#10
unitaudio Heptode Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 862	Re: HMV Radiogram ID? The sound these produce is suprisingly good, more than the sum of their parts. Regards, Paul __________________ ...No, it's not supposed to pick up the World Service, it's not a radio!