Micro‑Perophone
Perophone Ltd.; London
- Produttore / Marca
- Perophone Ltd.; London
- Anno
- 1926 ?
- Categoria
- Grammofono o fonografo meccanico
- Radiomuseum.org ID
- 369994
The Gramophone Oct 1926, p.xxii.
- Principio generale
- Amplificatore audio
- Gamme d'onda
- - senza
- Tensioni di funzionamento
- Energia solare e/o a carica manuale, anche se con presa di alimentazione
- Altoparlante
- Tromba
- Materiali
- Mobile in legno
- Radiomuseum.org
- Modello: Micro‑Perophone - Perophone Ltd.; London
- Forma
- Console, con gambe d'appoggio basse (< 50%).
- Annotazioni
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The Micro‑Perophone was introduced in late 1926 as a refined cabinet gramophone designed for the reproduction of the new electrical recordings. Advertised as possessing “solidity of tone equally distributed throughout its compass,” it aimed to deliver a stereoscopic effect and tonal analysis “as clearly cut as a cameo.” The instrument was marketed to dealers seeking a moderately priced yet musically accurate model for discerning clientele
Features
- Perfect‑finish cabinet work with refined joinery.
- Ball‑bearing tone‑arm and double‑spring helical‑gear motor for smooth operation.
- Micro Perophone Amplifier and Soundbox claimed to enhance tonal realism.
- Designed for accurate reproduction of electrical recordings.
- British and foreign patents applied for.
Known Models
Model Cabinet Finish Price Notes M.P.1 Satin‑finish figured mahogany £9 9 0 First issue M.P.2 Satin-finish figured oak £9 0 0 Alternate finish M.P.3 Satin-finish figured mahogany £11 11 0 Deluxe cabinet M.P.4 Satin-finish figured oak £11 0 0 Larger cabinet variant Remarks
The Micro‑Perophone series represents one of the last finely engineered acoustic cabinet designs from Perophone Ltd. before the company’s later collaboration with Micro‑Perophone & Chromogram Ltd. in the 1929–1930 period. Surviving examples are rare and valued for their distinctive amplifier and soundbox design.
- Prezzo nel primo anno
- 25.20 £
- Bibliografia
- -- Original prospect or advert (The Gramophone Oct 1926, p.xxii)
- Autore
- Modello inviato da Gary Cowans. Utilizzare "Proponi modifica" per inviare ulteriori dati.
- Altri modelli
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In questo link sono elencati 5 modelli, di cui 5 con immagini e 0 con schemi.
Elenco delle radio e altri apparecchi della Perophone Ltd.; London