Name: | Hacker Sound Ltd., Bournemouth, Dorset, England. (GB) |
Abbreviation: | hackersnd |
Products: | Model types |
Summary: |
Hacker Sound Ltd. Motoradio Ltd. Brand: Hacker Founded by the brilliant Hacker brothers, Hacker Sound Ltd. enjoyed early success with inventive transistor radios but fell victim to financial woes and a devastating fire, ultimately fading into silence in 1985. |
Founded: | 1977 |
Closed: | 1985 |
Production: | 1977 - 1985 |
History: |
Hacker Radio Ltd., once a titan of the British audio scene, succumbed to a series of unfortunate events culminating in its demise. Founded by the illustrious Hacker brothers, known for their high-fidelity Dynatron radios, Hacker Radio rose to prominence with its innovative transistor offerings. However, financial difficulties in 1977 forced a sale to Pullmaflex, a Brazilian car seat manufacturer. [1] Resurrected as Hacker Sound Ltd., the brothers remained as consultants, a flicker of their former glory. This chapter proved short-lived as Motoradio Co., Ltd. acquired the company in 1978, relocating it to Bournemouth. Sadly, the Hacker brothers retired at this point, marking the end of their direct involvement. [1] In 1980, disaster struck when a fierce factory fire on August 20th dealt a major blow. Manager Mr. Budden described it as a "major disaster," with damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of pounds.[2] This fire, coupled with ongoing financial struggles, ultimately proved insurmountable. In 1985, after five years of struggling to regain its footing, Hacker Radio Ltd. was officially liquidated, its once vibrant sound forever silenced.[3] Despite its tragic end, Hacker Radio's legacy lives on in the hearts of audiophiles, a testament to the innovative spirit of the Hacker brothers and their pursuit of sonic excellence. [1] Hacker Radio, Dixon-Nutall/Bussey, Geoffrey/Gordon (1993) ISBN 0-9522197-0-0. |
This manufacturer was suggested by William J Blanchflower.
Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
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GB | 78 | Windsor RM79 | This model is the table version of the portable RP79 Consort and was one of the last model... | |
GB | 77 | SP80 | Large stereo portable which uses an IC based stereo decoder. Has a 6 x 4 inch elliptical s... | |
GB | 78 | Consort RP79 | Battery is PP9 | |
GB | 79 | Herald RP82 | Elliptical loudspeaker 7 x 4 inch. | |
GB | 79 | Knight RP85 | FM 88 - 104 MHz. No model type is shown on the dial. RP85 is therefore to some extend u... |
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