McMichael ‘Twin Supervox RV8’

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McMichaelTwin Supervox RV8‘,

 

by McMichael Radio Ltd. 1933. 4v + Metal Rectifier,

AC TRF Table Model, MW/LW Mtrs, twin moving-coil loud-

speakers, walnut veneered plywood cabinet. Price 19 GBP.

It is very well made and its price was the highest during the

early 30s. This manufacturer had a passion with the idea of

using two speakers in the radios he produced !

The use of the metal rectifier is extremely rare during

this decade.

Country: Great Britain (UK) Manufacturer/Brand: McMichael Ltd., Slough
Year: 1933 Type: Radio or Tuner
Valves / Tubes 4:

Principle TRF Tuned-radio-frequency (straight) general
Wave bands Broadcast (MW) and Long Wave.
Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC)
Loudspeaker/pwr.out 2 Loudspeakers 8” electromagnetic
from Radiomuseum.org Model: Twin Supervox RV8
Material Wooden case
Shape Table model, low profile (big size).
Dimensions (WHD) 12 x 25 x 12 inch / 305 x 635 x 305 mm
Notes Twin moving-coil Loudspeaker. Metal rectifier.

Το πρώτο ‘ψευδοστερεοφωνικό’ ραδιόφωνο απο το 1933,

με 4 λυχνίες και ανορθωτή σεληνίου !!!

2 ηλεκτρομαγνητικά μεγάφωνα των 8”

Χωρίς αμφιβολία ο καλύτερος δέκτης του 1933.