Musicola E40-10                                            Factory photo E40-10 78rpm rear view 

  
                          Retrofitted 45rpm mechanism                                                  E40-10 Amplifier               
                                awaiting restoration



                                                                               E40-10 78rpm mechanism 

The E40-10 played both sides of 20 78rpm 10" records. Produced 1955-1957.

This model used a mechanism that was similar to the AMI model C.

It was housed in a similar cabinet to the M12-10C undergoing cosmetic changes such as buttoned upholstery and a new 40 push button selector panel covering the entire faceplate.The faceplate had pricing and selection instructions as well as advertising current & popular hits, classical & old favourites. Pricing appeared on the coin chute as 6d and 1/-.

It featured an upgraded mono amplifier with larger input and output transformers improving the sound reproduction being delivered by either a 12"  Magnavox, MSP Alcoman or Rola speaker located in the front of the cabinet. The perspex louvres were again backlit by two fluros illuminating coloured plastics.

The mechanism consisted of a record rack holding 20 10" records traveling left to right with a stationary turntable.
It had a lightweight tone arm using a Ronette cartridge and sapphire stylus.

Unfortunately the mechanism suffered from overheating problems which would cause the machine to be perceived as unreliable.

These were also retrofitted to play 7" 45rpm records by replacing the record rack, transfer arm and turntable.The turntable was replaced with a Collaro unit as pictured. Models were then rebadged as C/U meaning converted unit. The serial numbering for these machines began in the 1000's.

Pictured is model #1015 and # 1028, awaiting restoration.



                                                   Factory photo showing E40-10's and a M10-12C in production

                                                          To view a video of the E40-10 simply click on the link below
 

                                                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uMCAQlnVT8&feature=related