• Year
  • 1964–1966
  • Category
  • Sound/Video Recorder and/or Player
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 290251

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Transistors
  • 4
  • Main principle
  • Audio-Amplification
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 225-250 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
  • Material
  • Leather / canvas / plastic - over other material
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Monaco C5-8E Ch= C5 - His Master's Voice HMV, H.M.V.
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 12.5 x 6 x 12.5 inch / 318 x 152 x 318 mm
  • Notes
  • His Master' Voice Model C5-8E "Monaco"

    Compact, lightweight AC transistorised record player for monaural records of all sizes and speed, standard or microgroove. Cabinet of Cycolac covered with burnished antique Vinyl in tan, grey or charcoal; swing-up handle.

    Features: record storage for six 7" records in lid. Speaker: front mounted, 7" x 4". Controls: volume and tone controlled by roller-type knobs; on-ff switching by pick-up arm.

    Record player: four-speed with automatic stop (BSR GU7F); turnover crystal pick-up for both standard & microgroove records.

    Transistors are used exclusively in three-stage amplifier. High quality reproduction is achieved with power output up to 2W at very low distortion. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    This model supersedes Monaco C4-8E with changes to suit lower output ceramic cartridge.

    See also later versions: Monaco C7-8E and Monaco C9-8N.

  • Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg)
  • 11 lb 8 oz (11.5 lb) / 5.221 kg
  • Price in first year of sale
  • 37.80 AUS £
  • Literature/Schematics (1)
  • -- Original-techn. papers. (HMV Service Manual for Models C4-8E & C5-8E.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Martin Kent. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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