The NZ Vintage Radio Project - Astor model M53 'Transistaplayer' (circa 1960)

ASTOR MODEL M53 'TRANSISTAPLAYER' (CIRCA 1960)

The Astor model M53 was manufactured by Pye (N.Z.) Ltd in about 1960.

4-transistor portable 9V battery-powered record player

Technical Information

Valves (4 transistors): 2SB54, 2SB75 / NKT278, 2SB77 / NKT271, 2SO77 / NKT773

Chassis Notes(most schematics can be clicked to download a full size version)