New Century 555 with 57

Airzone (1931) Ltd.; Sydney

  • Year
  • 1933/1934
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 292194

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC)
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: New Century 555 [with 57] - Airzone 1931 Ltd.; Sydney
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, low profile (big size).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 400 x 270 x 210 mm / 15.7 x 10.6 x 8.3 inch
  • Notes
  • The Airzone "New Century" was available in two different cabinets: veneer and laquer.

    See also New Century 555 with chassis 500P, which is probably a later production run.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 11 kg / 24 lb 3.7 oz (24.229 lb)
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed 9 Aug 1933)

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