Prospector Dimensional Sound B83

Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd. (AWA); Sydney

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  • Year
  • 1970–1972
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 220560

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 19
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 6 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 5 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 240; 254 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 6 Loudspeakers
  • Power out
  • 26 W (unknown quality)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Prospector Dimensional Sound B83 - Amalgamated Wireless
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 51 x 28 x 17.75 inch / 1295 x 711 x 451 mm
  • Notes

  • AWA Model B83 "Prospector"

    "Sculptural look" styling in a "Dimensional Sound" one-piece unit with 19 transistors and 9 diodes. Output, 13 watts R.M.S. per channel with 60 watts peak music power. Push button selection for power, tuner, gram. Glideline controls for volume, balance, bass and treble. Also features push buttons for 'Contour' control providing extra bass and treble at low listening levels, and exclusive new 'Presence' control; this unique feature enhances a range of frequencies centred around the middle highs, provides new emphasis to voice, brass instruments, etc. Four speed fully automatic changer (BSR MA70) includes swing arm for manual control. Six speakers: 8", 5", 2", in vented enclosures, 8 ohms impedance. Stereo headphone socket, DIN tape socket mic. input and extra speaker sockets. Timber finishes of gloss maple, Scandinavian walnut, teak. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    See also AWA Model B83Z and later AWA Model B405Y

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 62.2 kg / 137 lb 0.1 oz (137.004 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 339.00 AUS $
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (AWA Technical and Service Data, Aug 1971.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Stuart Irwin. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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