Beethoven 178F

Philips Australia

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  • Year
  • 1957/1958
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 359825

 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 10
  • Main principle
  • Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455 kHz; 5 AF stage(s)
  • Tuned circuits
  • 6 AM circuit(s)
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast plus 2 Short Wave bands.
  • Details
  • Changer (Record changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-230; 240-250 Volt Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3 Loudspeakers
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: Beethoven 178F - Philips Australia
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 41.5 x 31.5 x 17.25 inch / 1054 x 800 x 438 mm
  • Notes

  • Philips 178F "Beethoven"

    High-fidelity Beethoven radiogram incorporates every conceivable feature that can enhance tonal beauty, mechanical perfection, and dignity of appearance. Italian walnut veneered cabinet with sycamore interior; twin-audiomatic amplification; diamond and sapphire pick-up heads (play all records); almost unlimited amount of undistorted volume; 10 valves. (FROM MINGAY'S PRICE SERVICE)

    Same as other  Beethoven 178 models, but with different band coverage.

    Tuning Ranges:

    • BC    600~1420 kc/s (kHz)
    • SW1 9.65~17.8 Mc/s (MHz)
    • SW2  4.825~8.9 Mc/s (MHz)

    The record changer is a 3-speed Philips Type AG1003.

    One 12" speaker and two 5" speakers

    See also Beethoven Models 178, 178A, 178B, 178C, 178D and 178E.

  • Author
  • Model page created by Garry Blake. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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