Home-constructed Williamson amplifier, c. 1949

Made:
circa 1949 in United Kingdom
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Home-constructed Williamson amplifier, c. 1949.
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Home-constructed Williamson amplifier, c. 1949.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Home-constructed Williamson amplifier, c. 1949.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Home-constructed Williamson amplifier, c. 1949

In 1948, vinyl replaced shellac for making gramophone discs, bringing near-silent sound reproduction. As a result, audio buffs needed better-quality amplifiers. This high-fidelity amplifier was designed by the British electronics engineer Theo Williamson. Instructions on how to built it appeared in the technical magazine 'Wireless World'.

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
1982-1556
Materials:
steel (metal), iron, copper (metal), glass, plastic (unidentified), bakelite, fibreboard, textile and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 230 mm x 440 mm x 300 mm, 23.5kg
type:
amplifier
credit:
Geddes, W.J.