History of the manufacturer
Margolin, J & A; London
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| Name: | Margolin, J & A; London (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | margolin |
| Products: | Model types Others |
| Summary: |
J & A Margolin J & A Margolin Ltd. started trading in 1934 selling accordions, and then built Plus-a-Gram record players for use principally with radios via their gram inputs. Many models were produced between the mid 1930s and early 1950s. In 1952 J & A Margolin started manufacturing record players with built-in amplifiers and loudspeakers under the Dansette brand name (see Dansette Products Ltd). A few Plus-a-Gram models continued to appear in Dansette catalogues into the late 1950s. |
| Founded: | 1934 |
| Closed: | 1960 |
| History: |
This manufacturer was suggested by Howard Craven.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 39 | Plus-a-Gram With Garrard AC.6 Turntable | A Plus-a-Gram table record player fitted with a Garrard AC.6 78rpm turntable for connectio... | |
| GB | 54 | Record Player MPA (M.P.A.) [With BSR Monarch UA5 Record Changer] | A Plus-a-Gram portable record player fitted with a BSR Monarch UA5 autochanger for connect... | |
| GB | 48 | Broadcaster Plus-a-Gram With Garrard Model S Turntable | A Plus-a-Gram table record player fitted with a Garrard S 78rpm turntable for connection t... |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
A 1956 J & A Margolin catalogue listing both Plus-a-Gram and Dansette models.
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