![]() ![]() Industry wide sales of phonograph records in 1932 amounted to only about six million units, as apposed to the hundred-fifty million unit sales of 1928. In that year it was assumed that the industry was duing, and would take only a couple of years to wind up. I suspect that the decision by RCA Victor to dispose of a considerable quantity of their induction disc motors at cut prices in the spring of 1932 may have a grreat deal to do with the appearance of these motors in Philco combinations in the succeeding years.ġ400 unit sales was prety good for a phonograph in 1932. It appears that early 1932 combinations continued to use the green flyer motors. The 211 combination used the Victor pickup on a Capehart drop changer. The 1931 vintage models 270 and 290 used Victor pickups on the "inertia" tone arm, and were fitted with General Industries "Green Flyer" motors. Most examples of the Concert Grand used a Victor pickup and a Samgomo motor, although some examples are known with the General Electric Induction Disc motor. Paul Philco used RCA (actually Victor) pickups and arms in all pf their combinations until at least 1934. ![]() The depression and the relatively high price of the set basically forestalled any chances of it ever realizing a meaningful sales volume only ~1400 units were sold. Certainly similarities in the tonearm and player are evident. I understand that its phono mechanism was obtained from arch-rival RCA. Philco also manufactured at least one 33rpm radio-phono in 1932, their 23X:. The Depression is over" Herbert Hoover, June 6, 1930 ![]() "Gentlemen, you have come sixty days too late. Philco built the 33 1/3 adaptor turntable shown in the eBay listing under contract to the Columbia company. The Western Electric vertical cut transcriptions of the 1930's and 1940's also were recorded at this speed, and they were really quite astounding, particularly as to high frequency response and dynamic range. The Vitaphone discs were all recorded at 33 1/3, and they can have remarkable fidelity. Issues in this format were few, and were discontinued entirely in 1941.ģ3 1/3 was also used for high fidelity purposes. The lesser machines in the 1934 product line were again offered as 78 only. Most of the 1932 line of Duo instruments were fitted with the 2 speed turntables. The Victor Program Transcriptions were introduced in 1931.Īn inexpesive adaptor (a new turntable with a planetary reduction gear) was made to allow these new records to be played on older Electrolas. I have a Newcomb 2 spd transcription player dating to 1947.īy the way, Nice photo of the record player I'm finnishing for you. I used to have a very rare Capehart radio, tv phono that played 33's, and, that was 1947. RCA was making 33 rpm records with the 78 grooves as early as 1938, and, several makers made the machines to play them. Maximum Communication Range: Line of sight - approx.NO, it isn't. Phono Pre-Amp Gain: 36 dB nominal, RIAA equalizedĬommunication System: Bluetooth version 5.2 LINE: 252 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec Output Level: PHONO: 4.0 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm / sec Type: Belt-drive, fully automatic operation Whether you pair your LP3XBT with speakers to provide the perfect soundtrack for a gathering with friends, or listen through a pair of Audio-Technica headphones for a deep listening session, you can expect impeccable high-fidelity audio. Integrated Bluetooth technology gives you the flexibility to connect your turntable quickly and easily, no matter where you are or how you choose to enjoy your vinyl experience. Play 33 / & 45 RPM records your way, experimenting with different styli as you begin to discover your personal audio preferences. Enjoy a turntable that's built on heritage, but built with the modern listener in mind.įeaturing fully automatic operation, a built-in phono preamp, removeable universal headshell and replaceable stylus, this Audio-Technica turntable is easy to set up and use, making it an ideal choice for beginners or those looking to level up their listening experience. Enjoy the freedom to connect to the latest speakers or headphones with Bluetooth wireless technology at just the touch of a button - your analogue listening journey starts here.Īudio-Technica's LP3XBT turntable combines 60 years of high-fidelity design with the latest Bluetooth technology, giving you cutting-edge features while drawing on decades of audio experience. The AT-LP3XBT is a fully automatic turntable designed to deliver outstanding analogue sound with enhanced Bluetooth wireless technology.īringing the clarity and warmth of analogue audio to the digital generation, this Bluetooth turntable offers all the benefits of vinyl with the convenience of enhanced connectivity. ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product unused & in perfect condition*** ![]()
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