HMV Caprice Radiogram (1967)

This radiogram is currently available to secure prior to restoration. It will undergo a complete Retraphonics restoration in-house at our Gold Coast workshop, including restoration and servicing of the original amplifier and turntable, with the cabinetry attended to as required.

Pre-order restorations are generally completed within approximately 30–90 days from order. Once your pre-order is placed, we'll confirm the expected completion timeframe for your individual radiogram.

Better yet His Master's Voice (HMV) continued production of these majestic little radiograms the HMV Caprice. In fact this radiogram takes the cake for the longest production of a single model in the whole of Australia at the time, the Caprice N3-4Y/N3-43 was produced from 1961 through till 1969.

Driving this unit is a superbly engineered valve amplifier comprising of four valves, the 6AN7 frequency convertor, The 6N8 RF/IF Stage or as I call it the "Radio~Tube" and two mighty pentode & triode Power/ audio output tubes the 6GW8's. All radiograms built in Australia in the 60's most likely had a similar arrangement, if you're lucky which in this case we are, the radiogram had 6GW8 tubes. Beautiful rich present sound reproduction.

As per the usual account for Aussie radiograms there is an English made stacking turntable, for the youngsters out there you probably have never seen one. As for us oldies, you most likely will remember them. Riveting cutting edge design, the turntable can stack up to 10 LP's or singles and play them simultaneously one after the other. The mighty BSR, Birmingham Sound Reproduction. Now Obsolete, these convenient user friendly turntables are magnificent. We at Retraphonics restore them thoroughly, completely disassembled cleaned and re-oiled and back to new working order. Complimented with a brand new high quality Ceramic cartridge and stylus.

If you're looking for a beautiful sounding mid century vintage Radiogram, look no further then this HMV Caprice. Such a genuine sound, and a gorgeous cabinet. It was also featured in Australia Post's 2024 Retro Audio Stamp run with photos from the lovely Melissa Webb.

For those wanting modern convenience, our optional Phone Adaptor Kit allows you to play Spotify and other audio from your iPhone or Samsung straight through the radiogram's original amplifier and speakers.

Priced at $3,800 plus freight. Once complete, it will be available for collection from our Gold Coast workshop, with specialised Australia-wide freight available.

Please note: Images shown are representative of the model. As these are original vintage radiograms, no two units are exactly the same. Natural variations in timber grain, colour, cabinetry and other original details may be present in the radiogram you receive.