Description
WIFI vintage Record-Player!
This unit contains a 100 W class D stereo amplifier combined a 12cm 80W woofer and a 20W tweeter(the original speaker had a power of 1W!). On the rear panel, knobs allow to adjust the bass/treble to correct the quality losses of aged vinyl.
This record player meets the criteria of our high-fidelity range: it has been upgraded into a two-way loudspeaker for a clear reproduction of the entire frequency spectrum, the speakers and crossovers have been sized according to the body of the device in order to get the best out of it.
Find more information about our High-Fidelity line.
Leave the switch on the "direct" position: it will work like a classic record player and you can enjoy the vintage sound of a 50's turntable in high fidelity.
Now turn the switch to the "WiFi" position: the device is equipped with WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to use your phone or tablet to stream your playlists or songs from your favorite music platform.
Find more information about WIFI features here.
With our new system, the turntable's signal and your digital musics can be broadcasted in high-quality WIFI to your speakers: listen to your music everywhere in the house, in a perfectly synchronized way! This makes this unit a cutting-edge record-player!
To enjoy multiroom streaming, you'll need at least another of our systems:
- our WIFI speakers are directly compatible;
- our radios and record-players are directly compatible;
- we provide WIFI boxes to be connected by an auxiliary plug to your own audio systems to convert them into WIFI speakers;
- if you already have one of our older systems equipped with version 1 of WIFI we offer you the box to make it compatible with the record-player.
Vinyl Turntable
The turntable is a completely rebuild Philips AG 2140, as is the motor. The needle, cartridge and drive wheel are new. It can play 33, 45 and 78 rpm and accepts all sizes up to the 12 1/4 inch 78 rpm, the largest ever made. The turntables of this era were designed to play mono and stereo records, so the swivel cartridge contains two suitable needles and allows the playback of modern records.
Specs
- 100W class D amp
- 80W 12cm woofer with neodymium magnet and 20W silk dome tweeter
- High-Fidelity sound over the whole frequency spectrum.
- WIFI connectivity: broadcast your vinyls as well as your playlists and music platforms to your WIFI speakers!
- Bluetooth connectivity
- WIFI / Bluetooth remote
- LED backlighting
- Original on/off switch and volume control by turning the knob
- Low voltage power supply, it can be used anywhere in the world, regardless of the mains voltage characteristics (220 or 110V, 50 or 60 Hz). Shipped with the appropriate transformer.
- Dimensions : 47 x 32 x 32 cm
Case condition
It is completely original and keeps almost no traces of its long history:
- a few light scratches on the varnish.
As you can see on the pictures, it is in perfect condition considering his 66 years!
History of the radio
Reela manufactured radios from 1942 to the 1980s. Their innovative design, rooted in the Art Deco movement, quickly allowed the company to grow to occupy an important place in France and in North Africa. Their first factory was located on Rue des Pyrenees in Paris, it moved to the 18th arrondissement in 1950 and other factories were opened, while Reela, in addition to its own models of radios and record players, manufactured radios for other brands. In the late 1950s, Reela diversified into television and car radio models, and the venture continued until the 1980s.
This model is a really rare high-end!
Philips was founded in 1891 by Frederik Philips and his son Gerard. The father, a banker, financed the acquisition of a factory in Eindhoven, where the company began to manufacture electrical components. After a difficult first few years, during which they almost went bankrupt, Gerard's younger brother Anton joined the company. As an engineer, he quickly brought fresh ideas to the table and the business grew rapidly. In the following years, the family laid the foundations for the multinational electronics company. In the 1930s they marketed the very popular "Chapelle" radio, and in 1939 the first electric razor.
After World War II, Philips produced vinyl turntables that we love for their robustness. The company contributed a lot to the Art Deco movement, seeking to move away from the natural lines of Art Nouveau into more abstract modern forms. After 1960 came the tape players, then other technologies.
Free shipping to UK, Germany, Spain, Netherland, Belgium and France.
Full one year warranty
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