The first addition to the system was
a phonogram(record) changer. It was a UK made
unit .
This was an automatic player. A few records could be stacked up on the spindle and they would be played one after another.
Purchased in 28/1/1968 at a cost of RM69.
It was connected to the radio's mono amplifier, driving a 12" speaker and a tweeter.The speaker cabinet was made of reinforced concrete. Very unique indeed.
The phonograms(record or vinyl) came in 2 sizes; 7 inches diameter ( speed 45rpm) and 12 inches diameter (speed 33 1/3 rpm).
Average cost of a small record at that time was RM2 and that of the big one was RM6
All purchases were documented.
He is my dad's favoutite singer.We had a full collection of his albums.
The last entry was in 1/9/73
Of course I still bought records after that, but never border to keep track
The next upgrade was this stereo Monarch Amplifier, bought 11 months after getting the record player .
Being a sterophonic unit, it had to be connected to a pair of speakers( left and right channel) So a second speaker cabinet was added. But the second cabinet was just made of plywood, not concrete.
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