RCA Magic Brain 128

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

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  • Year
  • 1935 ?
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 354870

Click on the schematic thumbnail to request the schematic as a free document.

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 6
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage; ZF/IF 460 kHz; 2 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 7 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast and Short Wave (SW).
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 50-60 Hz,100-120; 195-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: RCA Magic Brain 128 - His Master's Voice N.Z., Ltd.,
  • Shape
  • Tablemodel, Tombstone = decorative upright, not cathedral but can have rounded edges.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 16.5 x 20 x 11.2 inch / 419 x 508 x 284 mm
  • Notes

  • RCA Magic Brain 128

    EXPLORE THE WORLD ON THIS R.C.A. MAGIC BRAIN" Model 128 This is the outstanding Set for worldwide reception. Gives you more stations and tunes them in with greater ease and accuracy. Reproduces every tone with higher fidelity. And behind these features stand the superbly engineered components of the MAGIC BRAIN...the device that amplifies FOUR TIMES and cuts out other sounds. New improved Aeroplane Dial. Beautiful cabinet in two-toned Walnut, hand rubbed to a mirror-like finish. Hear this excellent All-Electric Globe Trotter on our Fourth Floor. Price, £30/10/-

    Genuine all-wave table model, 16-50 metres. 

    Distributed in New Zealand by His Master's Voice NZ Ltd. Also sold in New Zealand as His Master's Voice 128A. See also US version RCA128.

    Made in the USA.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 18.1 kg / 39 lb 13.9 oz (39.868 lb)
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 30.50 NZ £
  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (New Zealand Herald 13 September 1935 Page 18)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Brian Stevens. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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