RGD 1046

LW, MW, SW.

Deluxe High Quality Radiogram

First Released 1946.

PX4 PP3/250. 6 Watt Push Pull output

5 Waveband radio.

LW/MW SW1 SW2 SW3

3 position selectivity control

Magic Eye tuning indicator

Restored & Working.

History of this set

I swapped this set with a friend for my Beau Decca as he had 2 of these!. It needed a lot of electrical work but fortunately my friend had stripped and re-polished the cabinet. You can see the stunning veneers. It is such a shame these beautiful pieces of furniture get broken up for their amplifiers. The set has a 3 speed, 10 record autochanger. Not the original, which only played 78's. This RC80 is a good compromise as it is period but much more useable. I do need a cartridge for it, a 3000R moving iron. For now, I have used a NOS crystal cartridge, which gives great volume and sound..

Part of my collection

This set had been converted in the past to run on EL34's and semiconductor rectifiers.

The original wiring has been restored and the correct type of valves fitted. I have finished the restoration with original PP3/250's and I have compared the set to another. It hums with the volume control down. Not as good as the Beau Decca in my view.

if you have any clues as to why this hum should be there, please let me know.

Another view

The AmplifierNext time I open it up I'll add a photo

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RGD 1046 Radiogram

LW, MW, SW.

Deluxe High Quality Radiogram

History of this set