Aladdin Z with Philips valves

Astor (brand), Radio Corporation Pty., Ltd.; Melbourne

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  • Year
  • 1932
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 164405
    • alternative name: Radio Corp.of Australia

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 3
  • Main principle
  • TRF with regeneration; 1 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 1 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 210-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 7.5 inch = 19.1 cm
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Aladdin Z [with Philips valves] - Astor brand, Radio Corporation
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes

  • The New Astor Aladdin "Spotolite" Radio

    An ideal family receiver, incorporating the latest developments in power reception. The new Philips E452T METAL-CLAD Screen Grid Valves. with super-power Philips Pentode E443N in Output Stage, operating a specially designed Jensen dynamic speaker. The new Aladdin is also equipped with the modern "Spotolite" patented tuning, and Astor station isolator.

    Features never before obtainable at such a low price.

    SPECIFICATIONS.

    • Metal-clad Screen grid detector.
    • Output stage super-power pentode.
    • "Spotolite" (prov. pat. 1423) Tuning.
    • Astor Station Isolator.
    • Specially designed full-sized Jensen dynamic speaker.
    • Cabinet in matched figured walnut.
    • Fitted with Philips 4-volt valves.
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 16.00 Aus£
  • Mentioned in
  • - - Manufacturers Literature (Astor Arabian Night Series 1932, page 4.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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