REL Gladiator 460

Fotografie {REL Gladiator 460}
Fotografie {REL Gladiator 460}
Fotografie {REL Gladiator 460}
Fotografie {REL Gladiator 460}
Fotografie {REL Gladiator 460}

Description

This is an exceptionally unique and, for its time, truly revolutionary music cabinet—an astonishing creation.
It integrates components that were almost decades ahead of their era. The inclusion of a Swiss-made Paillard electric gramophone alone brought an unprecedented listening quality into households.
Surprisingly, no records of this cabinet combination can be found today, suggesting it was a one-of-a-kind production. It is a remarkably modern piece, and when compared to contemporary radios and gramophones, it leaves the mind, eye, and ear in awe. The rarity of such precision, thoughtful design, and grandeur in every detail—brought to near perfection—is truly extraordinary.
Even now, one can’t help but say: hats off.

Details

ID
CH 0102
Object
radio and record player
Type
cabinet, combined
Classification
- sound technology
- electric
- tube-based
Technical specification
Tubes/Valves: AK2, AF7, AB2, AL1, AZ1
Main principle: Superhet
Wave bands: SW, MW, LW
Power type and voltage: AC 120 - 240V Volt
Manufacturer
REL, Electrum; Brno
Manufactured in
Czechoslovakia
Dated
1936 - 1937
Collection relationship (age)
jazz
Format
7900 x 3700 x 1340 mm
Material: Wooden cabinet
Condition
Original, very good.
Location
MB-E