Beethoven 178D

Philips Australia

  • Year
  • 1957/1958
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 266143

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 10
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 6 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-230; 240-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Beethoven 178D - Philips Australia
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Notes
  • Philips 178 "Beethoven"

    High-fidelity Beethoven radiogram incorporates every conceivable feature that can enhance tonal beauty, mechanical perfection and dignity of appearance.  Italian walnut veneered cabinet with sycamore interior; twin-audiomatic amplification; diamond and sapphire pick-up heads (play all records); almost unlimited amount of undistorted volume; 10 valves. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Same as Model Beethoven 178C, but with a Philips Type AG1003 record changer.

    See also Beethoven Models 178, 178A, 178B and 178E

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 246.75 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Philips Radioplayer Service Data, September 1957.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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