Arcturus Solid State Stereogram

Autocrat Radio Ltd.; Auckland

  • Year
  • 1964 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 354267

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 17
  • Semiconductors
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common)
  • Details
  • Record Player (perh.Changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50Hz, 230 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 6 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Arcturus Solid State Stereogram - Autocrat Radio Ltd.; Auckland
  • Shape
  • Console, Lowboy (legs < 50 %).
  • Notes
  • AND NOT A SINGLE VALVE! Heralding a revolution in sound! The first new "Solid-State" stereogram by Autocrat. Instead of outdated valves, the "Arcturus" uses 17 transistors, giving a total of 21 valve functions. No less than 6 loudspeakers for perfect reproduction right through the tonal range. And all those other features you've long-awaited... No warming-up time...Built-in antenna to eliminate external aerial...Tape recorder terminals to record broadcasting...Mood control for day or night listening...Automatic record player...Illuminated record compartment...There's no end to Arcturus features...and at the price, you'll agree there's nothing to touch it. £179.10.0. 

  • Price in first year of sale
  • 179.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 19 September 1964 Page 17)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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