History of the manufacturer
Balcombe Ltd., (Brand: Alba), London
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| Name: | Balcombe Ltd., (Brand: Alba), London (GB) |
| Brand: |
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| Abbreviation: | balcombe |
| Summary: |
A.J.Balcombe Ltd., 52-58 Tabernacle St., London EC2; "Alba"; |
| History: |
In 1982 Alba went into liquidation and the brand was sold to Harvard / Harris. Later in 2008 Argos / Homebase owner Home Retail Group bought the brand. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Konrad Birkner † 12.08.2014.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 33 | Alba Band Pass Four 52 [AC] | VP4 | Also DC version. |
| GB | 33 | Alba Band Pass Four 52 [DC] | VP20 | Also AC version. |
| GB | 35 | Alba 880 | FC4 | Neon lamp tuning indicator. Not to be confused with the phono "Cadet 880" |
| GB | 36 | Alba 870 AC | TH4 | Extension speaker connections on primary of output transformer. There is also an AC/DC ver... |
| GB | 39 | Alba 810 [AC] | ECH2 | The Alba 610 AC console radio has the same chassis. |
| GB | 46/47 | alba 472 | CCH35 | 3 wavebands: 16-50, 200-550, 800-2000. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [walnut] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [black] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [blue] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [green] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [pink] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
| GB | 49 | Alba Midget C112 [ivory] | UCH21 | Available 1947 in white, 1949 in ivory, pink, green, blue, "walnut" or black. |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Alba manual