HMV SPRITE (CIRCA 1970)

The HMV Sprite was manufactured for His Master's Voice (New Zealand) Ltd in about 1970. It was manufactured by various companies.

8-transistor mantle radio

Technical Information

Valves (7 transistors): SE1010, OA90 Diode, SE1001, SE1001, OA90 Diode, SE4010, AX1108, (AC187 + AC188) Output Pair and AS25 Metal Rectifier

Intermediate Frequency: 455kc/s

Frequency Bands: 1

Chassis Notes(most schematics can be clicked to download a full size version)

The New Zealand 'Sprite' is essentially identical to the Australian 66-55 'Little Nipper'.  The internal photos and technical information has been kindly provided by Brian Wilson in Australia.

HMV Sprite

HMV Sprite