Hi Don,
The Edison R6 and R7 were 1930 model radios. They use the same chassis
which are usually painted a gold color. But none of the other Edison models
use the 1930 chassis. The model R8 was also offered in 1930, but it was a
rebadged 1929 model R5 with more gingerbread added to the cabinet. It uses
the 1929 chassis.
You might want to post your request to the Electrola Group on Yahoo.
Those readers are specifically interested in early electronic radios and
phonos. Also, you could try posting to one of the several sites that
specialize in antique radios. These Edison chassis are not common but they
aren't impossible to find, either. They usually don't bring much money as
there isn't as much interest in them as in other makes.
All of the Edison radio products from 1928 thru 1930 used the Peerless
single-turn voice coil speaker. These speakers must be paired with the
correct output transformer which is significantly different from the typical
transformer. Finding this pairing isn't usually a problem because the
Peerless output transformer is usually enclosed in the base of the speaker
assembly. So if you find the speaker, you've probably also got the
transformer, providing that it's good.
Greg Bogantz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Henry" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:40 PM
Subject: [Phono-L] Amplifier and speaker for an Edison R-7 Radio
Anyone out there know where I might find an amplifier and speaker for an
Edison R-7 Radio? I have a lovely cabinet and tuner but am missing these
items. Are any of the other models interchangeable with this one? Any help
would be appreciated. Thanks! Don Henry
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