Music Trade Review
Issue: 1928 Vol. 87 N. 16 - Page 9
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OCTOBER 20, 1928
The Music Trade Review
Balkite AC Radio Receivers Use 201-A
Type Tube Energized by Raw Current
Company Has Placed on Market New Balkite Symphion, Combining Nine-Tube Radio
Set With Phonograph—Meets With Immediate Popularity
T N the production of the new Balkite line of
AC receivers the Fansteel Products Co. has
introduced a circuit that is declared to be unique
among the many AC receivers now on the
market in that it makes use of the time-tried
201-A type tube, which is energized by raw AC
current. This is accomplished by converting
the current from its regular frequency of from
50 to 60 to a frequency of 3*000,000 cycles,
which is far beyond the range of audibility, and
eliminates much of the interference found in
the ordinary type of receiver using different
tubes. The use of the 201-A type tube also
In designing these new AC models the Fan-
steel Co. gave heed to the fact that radio re-
ceivers are fast becoming stabilized and are
so accepted by the public, a fact shown in the
willingness of purchasers to make investments
of several hundred dollars in elaborate radio
receivers with the assurance that the day of
radical changes is over and that the instrument
will not become obsolete within a few months
after purchase.
Balkite receivers in the main represent no
radical departure from accepted radio practice
beyond, of course, the use of the 201-A tubes
Two Views of the New Balkite Symphion
provides greater range and volume, the latter and in no sense may be regarded as freakish.
In the matter of case work, particular atten-
without a blur or what is know as "radio tone."
The company has placed on the market sev- tion has been g'ven to public desire for attrac-
eral models of the new AC receivers, ranging in tive casings as well as efficient operation.
Cabinet work on all modelSj therefore, is of
price from $175 to $450, and in addition has
introduced the Balkite Symphion, an instrument highly attractive character and excellent quality,
that includes both the nine-tube radio receiver the cabinets for the Symphion being manufac-
and a phonograph with electric pickup, listing tured by Berkey & Gay, recognized as one of
at $950. In addition to five 201-A tubes the the leaders in the cabinet manufacturing field.
Attention has also been given to the public
Balkite circuit utilizes two 181 tubes, one 210
demand for ruggedness and simplicity in opera-
and one 250.
The receiver attracted great attention at the tion and the new Balkite AC receivers have
radio show held in Chicago this month from been designed to combine the best in radio, be
radio engineers because of its unusual construc- trouble-proof and distinctly simple to operate
tion and from the public because of its excellent in order to get thoroughly satisfactory results.
The model shown herewith is the type A-7,
tonal qualities even when producing a great
one of the popular models of the new line.
volume of music.
Music Displays at Exhibit
of Bay State Products
Death of David A. Barber
hibit of Bay State merchandise was opened to-
day at the Copley-Plaza Hotel under the aus-
pices of the Associated Industries of Massa-
chusetts, and there are more than one hundred
different organizations making a showing.
Among these of interest to the music trade are
the Dennison Organ Pipe Co., of Reading,
which makes wood and metal organ stops; the
Richardson Piano Case Co., of Leominster,
makers of radio cabinets and piano cases; and
the Skinner Organ Co., pipe organs, of this city
(Dorchester).
BOSTON, MASS., October 16.—The death of
David A. Barber, long identified with the piano
trade through his presidency of the Standard
Action Co., of Cambridge, occurred suddenly
on Saturday, October 13, at his home, 171 Clin-
ton road, Brookline. Mr. Barber was born in
East Boston, but was brought up and educated
in Cambridge. He was the founder of the
company with which he had been identified all
of his business life. Two years ago he retired
from active life. Mr. Barber is survived by his
wife, one son, David A. Barber, Jr., of Brook-
line, and two sisters. The funeral services were
held this afternoon from his late Brookline
home.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions.
A. L. Lyon has held the formal opening of
his new general music store in Mineola, Kan.,
handling pianos, phonographs, etc.
BOSTON, MASS., October 16.—A three-day ex-
Plans for Formation of
Association in Montreal
Meeting Held in That City to Organize Music
Dealers Into Association in Order to Meet
Business Problems Properly
MONTREAL, CANADA, October 17.—The piano and
music dealers of Montreal are considering the
formation of a dealers' association. The thing
has been talked about for some weeks and a
meeting was held recently in the Windsor
Hotel to discuss the desirability of such an
organization.
Over thirty years ago a similar association
was founded under the presidency of A. P.
Willis, president of Willis & Co., Ltd., piano
manufacturers, which did great work in stabiliz-
ing the piano and organ business of the time in
the province of Quebec.
The meeting at the Windsor Hotel invited
A. P. Willis to address the dealers. There was
a large attendance including representatives of
C. W. Lindsay, Ltd., Willis & Co., Ltd., Layton
Bros., Ltd., Wm. Lee & Co., and others.
Mr. Willis explained to the meeting the ad-
vantages and use of an association of this kind
and gave a resume of the work carried on by
the original organization. Many of the abuses
that crept into the piano business were wiped
out by the formation of the association and
resulted greatly to the advantage not only of
the merchants themselves, but also to the public
at large.
A resolution was adopted looking to the
formation of either a new piano dealers' asso-
ciation or a revival of the old one. P. E. Lay-
ton was called to the chair and speeches were
delivered congratulating Mr. Willis on his ad-
dress.
Pratt Read
Products
keys actions
players
are shipped on time.
When we make a
promise y o u can
count on it.
When y o u w a n t
quick s e r v i c e you
can get it.
We have over
200,000 sq. ft.
of manufacturing
space to back you
up with.
Write us at the
first opportunity.
PRATT, READ & CO.
Established in 1806
The PRATT READ PLAYER ACTION CO.
Deep River, Conn.
OCTOBER 20, 1928
The Music Trade Review
Balkite AC Radio Receivers Use 201-A
Type Tube Energized by Raw Current
Company Has Placed on Market New Balkite Symphion, Combining Nine-Tube Radio
Set With Phonograph—Meets With Immediate Popularity
T N the production of the new Balkite line of
AC receivers the Fansteel Products Co. has
introduced a circuit that is declared to be unique
among the many AC receivers now on the
market in that it makes use of the time-tried
201-A type tube, which is energized by raw AC
current. This is accomplished by converting
the current from its regular frequency of from
50 to 60 to a frequency of 3*000,000 cycles,
which is far beyond the range of audibility, and
eliminates much of the interference found in
the ordinary type of receiver using different
tubes. The use of the 201-A type tube also
In designing these new AC models the Fan-
steel Co. gave heed to the fact that radio re-
ceivers are fast becoming stabilized and are
so accepted by the public, a fact shown in the
willingness of purchasers to make investments
of several hundred dollars in elaborate radio
receivers with the assurance that the day of
radical changes is over and that the instrument
will not become obsolete within a few months
after purchase.
Balkite receivers in the main represent no
radical departure from accepted radio practice
beyond, of course, the use of the 201-A tubes
Two Views of the New Balkite Symphion
provides greater range and volume, the latter and in no sense may be regarded as freakish.
In the matter of case work, particular atten-
without a blur or what is know as "radio tone."
The company has placed on the market sev- tion has been g'ven to public desire for attrac-
eral models of the new AC receivers, ranging in tive casings as well as efficient operation.
Cabinet work on all modelSj therefore, is of
price from $175 to $450, and in addition has
introduced the Balkite Symphion, an instrument highly attractive character and excellent quality,
that includes both the nine-tube radio receiver the cabinets for the Symphion being manufac-
and a phonograph with electric pickup, listing tured by Berkey & Gay, recognized as one of
at $950. In addition to five 201-A tubes the the leaders in the cabinet manufacturing field.
Attention has also been given to the public
Balkite circuit utilizes two 181 tubes, one 210
demand for ruggedness and simplicity in opera-
and one 250.
The receiver attracted great attention at the tion and the new Balkite AC receivers have
radio show held in Chicago this month from been designed to combine the best in radio, be
radio engineers because of its unusual construc- trouble-proof and distinctly simple to operate
tion and from the public because of its excellent in order to get thoroughly satisfactory results.
The model shown herewith is the type A-7,
tonal qualities even when producing a great
one of the popular models of the new line.
volume of music.
Music Displays at Exhibit
of Bay State Products
Death of David A. Barber
hibit of Bay State merchandise was opened to-
day at the Copley-Plaza Hotel under the aus-
pices of the Associated Industries of Massa-
chusetts, and there are more than one hundred
different organizations making a showing.
Among these of interest to the music trade are
the Dennison Organ Pipe Co., of Reading,
which makes wood and metal organ stops; the
Richardson Piano Case Co., of Leominster,
makers of radio cabinets and piano cases; and
the Skinner Organ Co., pipe organs, of this city
(Dorchester).
BOSTON, MASS., October 16.—The death of
David A. Barber, long identified with the piano
trade through his presidency of the Standard
Action Co., of Cambridge, occurred suddenly
on Saturday, October 13, at his home, 171 Clin-
ton road, Brookline. Mr. Barber was born in
East Boston, but was brought up and educated
in Cambridge. He was the founder of the
company with which he had been identified all
of his business life. Two years ago he retired
from active life. Mr. Barber is survived by his
wife, one son, David A. Barber, Jr., of Brook-
line, and two sisters. The funeral services were
held this afternoon from his late Brookline
home.
Consult the Universal Want Directory of
The Review. In it advertisements are inserted
free of charge for men who desire positions.
A. L. Lyon has held the formal opening of
his new general music store in Mineola, Kan.,
handling pianos, phonographs, etc.
BOSTON, MASS., October 16.—A three-day ex-
Plans for Formation of
Association in Montreal
Meeting Held in That City to Organize Music
Dealers Into Association in Order to Meet
Business Problems Properly
MONTREAL, CANADA, October 17.—The piano and
music dealers of Montreal are considering the
formation of a dealers' association. The thing
has been talked about for some weeks and a
meeting was held recently in the Windsor
Hotel to discuss the desirability of such an
organization.
Over thirty years ago a similar association
was founded under the presidency of A. P.
Willis, president of Willis & Co., Ltd., piano
manufacturers, which did great work in stabiliz-
ing the piano and organ business of the time in
the province of Quebec.
The meeting at the Windsor Hotel invited
A. P. Willis to address the dealers. There was
a large attendance including representatives of
C. W. Lindsay, Ltd., Willis & Co., Ltd., Layton
Bros., Ltd., Wm. Lee & Co., and others.
Mr. Willis explained to the meeting the ad-
vantages and use of an association of this kind
and gave a resume of the work carried on by
the original organization. Many of the abuses
that crept into the piano business were wiped
out by the formation of the association and
resulted greatly to the advantage not only of
the merchants themselves, but also to the public
at large.
A resolution was adopted looking to the
formation of either a new piano dealers' asso-
ciation or a revival of the old one. P. E. Lay-
ton was called to the chair and speeches were
delivered congratulating Mr. Willis on his ad-
dress.
Pratt Read
Products
keys actions
players
are shipped on time.
When we make a
promise y o u can
count on it.
When y o u w a n t
quick s e r v i c e you
can get it.
We have over
200,000 sq. ft.
of manufacturing
space to back you
up with.
Write us at the
first opportunity.
PRATT, READ & CO.
Established in 1806
The PRATT READ PLAYER ACTION CO.
Deep River, Conn.
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