Trade Developments

Radio Record, Volume II, Issue 46, 31 May 1929, Page 31

Trade Developments

\ -_--- The Steinite Radio Receivers R010 LIMITED has introduced a new line of receivers into this country-the All-Hlectric "Steinite." Of these, there are five distinct models ranging from a small table outfit to a Console model comprising a combined gramophone and wireless receiver. The "Steinite" table model comprises 6 valves and a rectifier. It is very compact, yet does not lose any of its efficiency through this. There is one dial only, and that the tuning dial, odel 40 is a console type of 8 valves, including the rectifier. This mgdél compares very favourably with high-class radio sets, combining a beauty of tone with great power. A built-in electro-dynamic speaker reproduces the entire musical. and vocal range with great fidelity. Type 227 valves, that is the cathode type, are used throughout with the exception of two 171 power valves in push-pull for the final stage. This marks the modern tendency with all electric receiversthe tendency to use the indirectly-heat-ed filament valves to replace the directly heated.. The manufacturers of this line claim that this has eliminated all hum. Model 45 is an 8-valve receiver, having the radio frequency coils, doublecopper shielded, otherwise it is similar to model 40. , Model 50 is an advance on the other two in that the new 250 valves are used ~~

in the last stage in push-pull. This arrangement is capable. of reproducing tremendous volume without distortion. The zenith of perfection is reached in model 102, the combined radio and phonograph. The chassis is most artistically designed and substantially constructed. The same valve combination is used as with model 50-three 226, two 227, two 250 in push-pull in the final stage and two 281 rectifiers enable the set to handle the greatest possible volume without distortion. A noiseless electric motor has an automatic stop and speed control, thus ensuring flawless reproduction from the records. This is undoubtedly a very fine line of receivers, and it is very likely that this season will see their very wide use in New Zealand. A sample range will be on exhibit at the Express Company’s sample rooms at Christchurch from June 4 to 8, and in Dunedin from June 11 to 15 approximately.