DuMont Westminster Series II 1951

[Dave A]

According to this ad, it does have a tape deck as original;

http://library.duke.edu/digitalcolle...s.TV0088/pg.1/

[jeyurkon]

Originally Posted by Dave A

According to this ad, it does have a tape deck as original;

http://library.duke.edu/digitalcolle...s.TV0088/pg.1/

Apparently it was required to dress up to watch it.

"All three sizes, all three speeds." Didn't they have 16/45/33-1/3/78 in '51?

Jr_Tech: It does say professional quality tape recorder so you're probably right about the unit.

John

[ChuckA]

Dave,

Go and get it already. I can store it down in New Hope with my overflow....


Chuck

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by jeyurkon

"All three sizes, all three speeds." Didn't they have 16/45/33-1/3/78 in '51?
John

I think 16 did not show up on changers until after the development of the "Highway Hi-Fi" in the mid 50s. See Dr Goldmarks account here:

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/A...Way/invent.htm

jr

[Ampico-kid]

Originally Posted by jr_tech

I think 16 did not show up on changers until after the development of the "Highway Hi-Fi" in the mid 50s. See Dr Goldmarks account here:

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/A...Way/invent.htm

jr

I read the very interesting article on the development of the HiWay HiFi system but the timeline regarding the 16rpm speed doesn't make sense. There were record changers at least as early as 1950 with the 16rpm speed included. The Zenith Cobra-Matic for example. This picture is a 1950 model........ Bob

[jr_tech]

Originally Posted by Ampico-kid

I read the very interesting article on the development of the HiWay HiFi system but the timeline regarding the 16rpm speed doesn't make sense. There were record changers at least as early as 1950 with the 16rpm speed included. The Zenith Cobra-Matic for example. This picture is a 1950 model........ Bob

Wow! That is a very cool changer... I stand corrected. Wonder what 16 rpm records were available at the time ?

jr

[Tubejunke]

Originally Posted by Dave A

According to this ad, it does have a tape deck as original;

http://library.duke.edu/digitalcolle...s.TV0088/pg.1/

I stand corrected. I knew the technology existed, but I never knew that they included it as a bell or whistle in an early TV. Makes perfect sense that Dumont would be the company to market it. I have always thought that it was sad that this once great company ended up going cheap and junky, then fading completely away. They were once truly the best in the business.......

[damen]

I Have one I got back in the early 90's it's a verry high end set it has a decal inside one of the doors that says gurenteed genuine mahogany and that the wood used is from the west indies. It is also verry heavy and solid. I had always wonderd if there were any others left. I get a lot of wow's when people see it since it is such a grand set. If you have room for it get it you won't be disapointed.

[jr_tech]

Nice set!
Thanks for posting the detailed picture... What I took to be reels on a Magnecord PT-6 recorder appear to be a timer clock and a UHF tuner logo...so where is the tape deck?

jr

[damen]

It Is in the door on the left side under the record player.

[John Marinello]

Can you post a picture of the tape unit?