History of the manufacturer
Collaro Ltd.; London, Barking
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| Name: | Collaro Ltd.; London, Barking (GB) |
| Abbreviation: | collaro |
| Products: | Model types Others |
| Summary: |
Collaro Limited Makers of record changers, gramophone units, pickups, electric motors and reel-to-reel tape decks. |
| Founded: | 1920 |
| Closed: | 1962 |
| History: |
Founded in 1920 by Christopher Collaro (1895 - 1986). The company moved to Culmore Works in 1926, then in 1948 to Barking, Essex. Acquired by Magnavox (USA) in 1960, merged with the British subsidiary Magnavox Electronics in 1962. |
This manufacturer was suggested by Wolfgang Scheida.
Some models:
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB | 55 | Automatic Record Changer RC-54 | 3-speed (33, 45, 78 rpm) automatic record changer for 7", 10" and 12" records. Fitted with... | |
| GB | 60 | Tape Transcriptor Mark IV (4) | Chassis version of a three speed, two head, twin track open reel recorder. | |
| GB | 56 | Automatic Record Changer RC-54 Mark II (2) [from serial 300,001] | Three speed auto-changer chassis for 7", 10" or 12 " records. Units manu... | |
| GB | 50 | RC500 | Automatic Record Changer for 10" or 12" 78rpm Records, several pick-up systems k... | |
| GB | 58 | Tape Transcriptor Mark III | Reel to reel recorder, 1/4 inch tape, three speeds(15ips; 7,5ips; 3,75... | |
| GB | 60 | Record Changer RC457 | Collaro R.C.457 High Fidelity Record Changer; 4 speed, chassis only. | |
| GB | 59 | TSC-840 [USA] | The Collaro Model TSC-840 is an AC operated Record Changer. Distributed in USA by: Ro... | |
| GB | 59 | TC-99 [USA] | The Collaro Model TC-99 is an AC operated Record Changer. Distributed in USA by: Rock... | |
| GB | 60 | AC53 | In der Schweiz hergestellt/montiert | |
| GB | 58 | TC-340-E "Conquest" [Revised] | The Collaro Model TC-340-E "Conquest" is an AC operated 4 speed record changer.Distributed... | |
| GB | 46 | Microgram | EF39 | Erster portabler Plattenspieler der Firma Collaro, magnetisches Abtastsystem, 78 Upm singl... |
| GB | 50 | Electric Gramophone Unit AC 505 Centre Drive | Collaro AC 505 Centre Drive Electric Gramophone Unit; |
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Further details for this manufacturer by the members (rmfiorg):
Tonabnehmersystem Studio P 54/55
