NICE BUG!!!!!!!

Here's my two electrified--RCA 6HF1 and Fisher 500B with Garrard A changer.

The latest addition: 1961 Fisher Executive V console.

Hi everyone,

I have been searching to acquire a 1955 Philco model TPA-1 All-Transistor portable 45rpm phonograph for over 10 years. And I just recently had finally acquired this "Rare" Philco item, which was one of Philco's FIRST consumer products to use transistors instead of vacuum tubes.

Philco had first announced its "NEW" consumer product using transistors in the Summer of 1955 and started selling it to the market in the fall of 1955, for Philco's 1956 season of its new line of radios and phonographs. After the 1956 season had ended, Philco had decided to discontinue the All-Transistor portable 45rpm phonograph models, for transistors were too expensive compared to vacuum tubes.

Philco's All-Transistor portable 45rpm phonographs came in (2) models, which were TPA-1 and TPA-2. The "TPA" stands for "Transistor Phonograph Amplifier" and its circuitry used (3) Philco Germanium PNP alloy-junction transistors (NO Vacuum Tubes). These models played only 45rpm records and used (4) 1.5v "D" batteries for its power supply. And the phonograph tone arm contained and uses a monaural Astatic crystal pickup cartridge with a "K" 1 mil. diamond or sapphire stylus needle (Philco Part #325-8001 cartridge assembly).

The Philco model TPA-1 All-Transistor portable 45rpm phonograph that I have just acquired, is in "Like New" condition. The phonograph's wood cabinet (9" x 8" x 6.5"), is covered with a dark green leatherette material and has a leather carrying strap on top. The circuitry is 100% original, with its (3) Philco transistors having date codes of (5542), which is the 42nd week of 1955. And underneath the record platter is another printed date code (541), which is the 41st week of 1955.

And best of all....

It still contains the original Astatic crystal cartridge with Astatic "K" red 1 mil. diamond stylus needle and this unit still works "Great". I have made a short film clip of it and had put it on YouTube.
I have also added this YouTube video link at the very end, if you are interesting in seeing it.









NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO SEE AND HEAR THE 1955 PHILCO TPA-1 ALL-TRANSISTOR PHONOGRAPH PLAY ..... SEE BELOW




Below is the YouTube Video link. Just "Click" on it to watch .....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSSDh5-g0lw




Thanks and I hope that you enjoy the above information and video clip

I purchased this wooden case on ebay. It was made to resemble an RCA 45-EY-2 case, and was made by a hobbyist woodworker.
I added a restored RP-190 changer and a modified 45-EY-2 amp. There is a volume knob on the right side.
I used a light brown grill cloth with small patterns.
It is one of a kind.

Here's my '51 Magnavox American Traditional. CR-20 Receiver and Magnavox-branded Webster-Chicago 356-1 Changer. It's been fully recapped and resistors replaced as well.

This was given to me for helping a lady move.I dont know much about it, except I know its all original and sounds beautiful. I use the radio regularly! I dont know the year but it is a Marconi Model 4515.

Some of my collection. Sorry for my poor photography.

Standard model A with a repainted horn


A few more


The coolest hand painted horn I've ever seen.


A Q, an open works Columbia and a maroon Gem.

brainfade Impresive collection you got there.

1959 Fisher C-810 Contemporary II with original Garrard RC.121/Mk.II changer.




Larry

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