High-Fidelity Phono-Radio Combination M270

Thom & Smith Pty. Ltd.(Tasma);Mascot, NSW

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  • Year
  • 1935/1935
  • Category
  • Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner
  • Radiomuseum.org ID
  • 315142
    • Brand: Tasma

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 Technical Specifications

  • Number of Tubes
  • 9
  • Main principle
  • Superhet with RF-stage
  • Wave bands
  • Broadcast only (MW).
  • Details
  • Record Player (not changer)
  • Power type and voltage
  • Alternating Current supply (AC) / 200-260 Volt
  • Loudspeaker
  • Electro Magnetic Dynamic LS (moving-coil with field excitation coil) / Ø 12 inch = 30.5 cm
  • Power out
  • 10 W (undistorted)
  • Material
  • Wooden case
  • from Radiomuseum.org
  • Model: High-Fidelity Phono-Radio Combination M270 - Thom & Smith Pty. Ltd.Tasma;
  • Shape
  • Console with any shape - in general
  • Dimensions (WHD)
  • 0 x 117 x 22 inch / 0 x 2972 x 559 mm
  • Notes

  • After a high-fidelity radiogram enquiry from a Tasma Customer, John Hollaway & Sons of Ballarat Victoria, Fred Thom decided to manufacture a custom-built radiogram with no equal in Australia.

    At least one Model 270 high fidelity radiogram was known to be built and displayed at the Tasma Stand at the April 1935 Radio Exhibition in the Sydney Townhall.

    The 9 valve radio consists of a radio receiver/amplifier main chassis and a separate power supply chassis. The chassis is stove enamelled brown.

    The speaker is mounted at the top of a Beale Senior cabinet which stands 5’9” high. The two-speed gramophone is mounted under the speaker along with the remote tuning and volume controls.

    The heavy power supply, amplifier and receiver are mounted in the bottom of the cabinet.

    The specification states it uses a 12”, high fidelity speaker however the description in The Land, April 5, 1935 states it has twin speakers at head height.

    Information above, from Tasma letters and photos from the John McIlwaine collection.

  • Mentioned in
  • -- Original prospect or advert (The Land(NSW) April 5, 1935, Page 50.)
  • Author
  • Model page created by Gary Cowans. See "Data change" for further contributors.

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