'Astor' branded equipment was manufactured by Pye (N.Z.) Ltd,
they had various distributors.
Currently there are 9 documented models.
Astor was an Australian brand which was initially produced in NZ by Radio Corporation of NZ. Either Akrad / Pye took over the brand and production when they purchased RCNZ in 1958, or Pye introduced the Astor brand in NZ around the same time as they purchased RCNZ and simply used those facilities to produce them (initially, at least).
| IMAGE | YEAR | MODEL CODE | VALVES | BANDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1957 | Astor model 616 | 6 | Dual Wave |
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1958ish | Astor model 525 | 5 | Broadcast |
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1959ish | Astor model FEU 'Hobart' | 5 | Broadcast |
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1960ish | Astor model 230 | 5 + magic eye | 5 |
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1960ish | Astor model M50 'Partygram' | 3 | Broadcast |
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1960ish | Astor model M53 'Transistaplayer' | 4 transistors | |
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1961ish | Astor model JFU | 5 | 4 |
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1962ish | Astor model PLK 'Troubadour' | 5 | 4 |
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1964 | Astor model REU | 4 + rectifier diode | Broadcast |
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