HMV 2001 His Master’s Voice Three Speed Record Player 1955

Rare Vintage His Master’s Voice HMV 2001 Three Speed Record Player from about 1955.

HMV His Masters Voice, The Gramophone Company Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex

Featured on the Columbia records sleeve with two teenagers listening to records on an HMV 2001 (see photos)

Specifications

Number of Tubes: 3
Valves / Tubes: DH77, U78, N78
Main principle: Audio-Amplification
Details: Record Player (not changer)
Power type and voltage: Alternating Current supply (AC) / 195-215; 216-235; 236-255 Volt
Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) – elliptical
Power out: 6.3 W (max.)
Material: Wooden case
Model: 2001 – HMV Brand, His Masters Voice,
Shape: Tablemodel, Box – most often with Lid (NOT slant panel).
Dimensions (WHD): 450 x 220 x 300 mm / 17.7 x 8.7 x 11.8 inch
Notes: Large ceramic cartridge. Surprisingly good sound quality for the age.
Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 8.7 kg / 19 lb 2.6 oz (19.163 lb)

Info from Radiomuseum.org

BY APPOINTMENT: SUPPLIERS OF GRAMOPHONES,RECORDS RADIO AND TELEVISION APPARATUS TO THE LATE KING GEORGE V
The Gramophone Company Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex
“His Master’s Voice”