History of the manufacturer
Orpheus Silex (Orpheus Sound Reproduction Equipment Pty. Ltd.); Melbourne VIC
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| Name: | Orpheus Silex (Orpheus Sound Reproduction Equipment Pty. Ltd.); Melbourne VIC (AUS) |
| Abbreviation: | orpheus-au |
| Products: | Model types |
| Summary: |
Orpheus Sound Reproduction Equipment Pty. Ltd. Brand: Orpheus Silex Patented and manufactured one of the first transcription turntables to use an isolated unit with the platter, its spindle and spindle bearing and the Pick-up mounted as one unit, in a floating condition with respect to the remainder of the record player namely, the frame, motor, wheels, belts or other working or stationary parts. |
| Founded: | 1959 |
| Closed: | 1972 |
| Production: | 1959 - |
| History: |
The turntables were manufactured by George Leonard Morgan and his wife in Essendon Victoria, from the late 1950’s and distributed throughout Australia by Simon Gray Pty. Ltd. Morgan submitted his design with the US Patents Office in August 1959 and was granted US Patent US3048408A in August 1962 |
This manufacturer was suggested by Gary Cowans.
| Country | Year | Name | 1st Tube | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | 59 | Orpheus Silex | Belt drive transcription turntable designed with the platter, its spindle and spindle bear... |
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