Name: | Keates-Hacker Co. Ltd.; London (GB) |
Abbreviation: | keateshac |
Products: | Model types |
Summary: |
Keates-Hacker Co. Ltd.
Keates-Hacker Co. Ltd., a short-lived collaboration between Keates and Co. (Radio) Ltd. and the Hacker brothers, catered to luxury radio lovers with bespoke, handcrafted Dynatron receivers. Despite a stunning final offering in 1940, market challenges led the Hacker brothers to buy out the company and focus on their own, later-resurrected Hacker Radio Ltd. brand. [1] |
Founded: | 1937 |
Closed: | 1940 |
Production: | 1937 - 1940 |
History: |
Keates-Hacker: Bespoke Luxury, Born from Collaboration In October 1937, a collaboration brought forth a new force in luxury radio: Keates-Hacker Co. Ltd. Formed by the merging of Keates and Co. (Radio), Ltd. and the Hacker brothers, this venture aimed to cater to discerning listeners with handcrafted, "custom-built" receivers. Their foundation was a powerful 18-valve Dynatron chassis, boasting the latest technology. Each bespoke cabinet was created to the individual specifications of the client, ensuring a truly unique listening experience. A prestigious Voigt loudspeaker was standard equipment, complementing the exceptional sound quality. To guarantee peace of mind, every set came with a set of spare valves and a five-year guarantee. [2] Their final offering, released in 1940, was a stunning statement piece. Faced in a peach-tinted mirror and incorporating a clock and a record cutter, it embodied the pinnacle of Keates-Hacker's luxury. However, amidst challenging market conditions leading up to World War II, the Hacker brothers bought out the other directors and rebooted the company as Hacker Radio Ltd. in 1941, a name they would later resurrect in 1959.
[1] Hacker Radio, Dixon-Nutall/Bussey, Geoffrey/Gordon (1993) ISBN 0-9522197-0-0. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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GB | 38 | Keates-Hacker [Hand carved weathered oak cabinet] | Keates-Hacker specialised in handcrafting opulent "custom-built" receivers for discerning ... |
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