Playtime Portable 5401

His Master's Voice (N.Z.), Ltd., HMV; Wellington

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  • Year
  • 1954
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 354241

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 5
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 455 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Line / Batteries (any type) / 50Hz, 230 / 9 & 90 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Playtime Portable 5401 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Portable set > 8 inch (also usable without mains)
  • Notes

  • The 5-valve "Playtime" portable is the perfect centrepiece for informality; ie in its rich maroon Polystyrene lightweight cabinet and with its abundant power, true to Iife tone and ease of operation, It can be powered either from 230-volt AC hotpoint or a single battery perfectly centered for balanced weight distribution. 

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (Press 19 December 1955 Page 18)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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