HMV 650, it really is that big! - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

newlite4 · 22nd Aug 2005, 10:31 am

A friend and fellow BVWS member brought this set round to me for a spot of TLC. Members may have read Gary Tempests article in the last bulletin regarding the Marconiphone 561, this is its cousin. I was not prepared for the sheer size and weight of this set, see it compared to a DAC90!. It is not far removed from a console set in dimensions, a Pye LV20 sits comfortably on top with room to spare

! I have to say that although the cabinet of the Marconiphone is more attractive, the tuning scale of the HMV wins hands down. After reading Garys article, it has to be said that I will not be attempting any realignment on the RF chassis

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Neil

Nickthedentist · 22nd Aug 2005, 5:47 pm

I bought a cute-looking pre-war Pilot on eBay last year, made in England but obviously American-influenced design.

A few days later, it arrived, and turned out to be about as big as a 22" colour telly

It's been in the loft ever since, of course.

Nick.

stephanie · 22nd Aug 2005, 5:49 pm

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Originally Posted by newlite4

A friend and fellow BVWS member brought this set round to me for a spot of TLC.

With a speaker that huge, it's gotta sound really sweet!

I love that huge dial.

IanGEC · 22nd Aug 2005, 11:36 pm

Now that is class !

Rejectostat · 22nd Aug 2005, 11:57 pm

That said, the Defiant MSH938 from a year later is bigger. Although an inch or two shorter, the Defiant is 2'7" wide. The HMV/Marconi is the better performer though delivering 10w from its push/pull KT63's.

Paul_RK · 23rd Aug 2005, 2:30 am

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Originally Posted by newlite4

Members may have read Gary Tempests article in the last bulletin regarding the Marconiphone 561, this is its cousin. I was not prepared for the sheer size and weight of this set

As I recall, it's only about 60lbs

Heavy for a table set, I'll grant you, but at least you're not having to deal with the c. 170lbs of the Marconi radiogram version of the chassis

I apologise for the rather wretched photograph. There's a hatch in the side for access underneath the chassis, and it runs a pair of large elliptical loudspeakers. One of the four Queen Anne legs would make a formidable club...

Paul

22nd Aug 2005, 10:31 am	#1
newlite4 Octode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bath, Somerset, UK. Posts: 1,805	HMV 650, it really is that big! A friend and fellow BVWS member brought this set round to me for a spot of TLC. Members may have read Gary Tempests article in the last bulletin regarding the Marconiphone 561, this is its cousin. I was not prepared for the sheer size and weight of this set, see it compared to a DAC90!. It is not far removed from a console set in dimensions, a Pye LV20 sits comfortably on top with room to spare ! I have to say that although the cabinet of the Marconiphone is more attractive, the tuning scale of the HMV wins hands down. After reading Garys article, it has to be said that I will not be attempting any realignment on the RF chassis. Neil Attached Thumbnails Last edited by newlite4; 22nd Aug 2005 at 10:42 am.

22nd Aug 2005, 5:47 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,846	Re: HMV 650, it really is that big! I bought a cute-looking pre-war Pilot on eBay last year, made in England but obviously American-influenced design. A few days later, it arrived, and turned out to be about as big as a 22" colour telly It's been in the loft ever since, of course. Nick.

22nd Aug 2005, 11:36 pm	#4
IanGEC Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North O'The border - Nr. Edinburgh Posts: 28	Re: HMV 650, it really is that big! Now that is class !

22nd Aug 2005, 11:57 pm	#5
Rejectostat Hexode Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 308	Re: HMV 650, it really is that big! That said, the Defiant MSH938 from a year later is bigger. Although an inch or two shorter, the Defiant is 2'7" wide. The HMV/Marconi is the better performer though delivering 10w from its push/pull KT63's.