Automatic Record Changer Model L No. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19

General Industries Co., The; Elyria, OH

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  • Year
  • 1936 ?
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 331975

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 Technical Specifications

  • Wave bands
  • - without
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Other, details in remarks or not known.
  • Loudspeaker
  • - For headphones or amp.
  • Material
  • Metal case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Automatic Record Changer Model L No. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 - General Industries Co., The;
  • Shape
  • Chassis only or for «building in»
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 14 x 8.25 x 14 inch / 356 x 210 x 356 mm
  • Notes

  • Compact changer unit with two-speed motor (33 and 78 rpm). Plays eight 10" records or seven 12" records automatically.

    High impedance pick-up (Webster Electric Co. magnetic with 200 or 500 ohms, or Astatic crystal pick-up).

    Model K was available in the following configurations:

    • No. 15, without volume control or on/off switch: $51.50
    • No. 16, with volume control, without on/off switch: $52.00
    • No. 17, without volume control, with on/off switch: $51.75
    • No. 18, with volume control and on/off switch: $57.50
    • No. 19, with volume control, on/off switch and automatic stop switch: : $50.00

    The motor is furnished in different versions:

    • 60 Hz, 110 V
    • 25 Hz, 110 V: $1.25 extra
    • Universal AC/DC: $8.00 extra
    • 100 V DC only: $7.00 extra
    • 6 V DC only: $8.50 extra

    A slightly modified version of this changer was used in Packard radios (and sold by Radio Shack in 1939 as Packard Changer Model L).

  • Mentioned in
  • Radio's Master Encyclopedia, 1st Edition 1936, p. E-30

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