Invictus Duplex - Melbourne
Posted: Thu Aug 17, 2023 5:19 am
Greetings all,
I just wonder if any Australian collectors have ever cast their eyes on one of these?
The company evidently ran for a few years in the 20s and explored a dual tonearm ‘ soundbox array. Recently, I picked up a superb cabinet (sadly without the workings) with the ‘Invictus Duplex’ decal, but would be fascinated to know if any such machines exist and if so what they sound and look like?? I can only imagine that the wear to records must have been significant…
It would seem that the design is different to the Kalamazoo Duplex with the two horns and a double sided reproducer. There were also Duophone machines I gather, but as I understand things, the soundboxes were mounted on the same tonearm and mechanically linked. I found no evidence of a patent from Lieut HB Miles who designed the thing. Here is an article from Trove..
Cheers,
Stephen
I just wonder if any Australian collectors have ever cast their eyes on one of these?
The company evidently ran for a few years in the 20s and explored a dual tonearm ‘ soundbox array. Recently, I picked up a superb cabinet (sadly without the workings) with the ‘Invictus Duplex’ decal, but would be fascinated to know if any such machines exist and if so what they sound and look like?? I can only imagine that the wear to records must have been significant…
It would seem that the design is different to the Kalamazoo Duplex with the two horns and a double sided reproducer. There were also Duophone machines I gather, but as I understand things, the soundboxes were mounted on the same tonearm and mechanically linked. I found no evidence of a patent from Lieut HB Miles who designed the thing. Here is an article from Trove..
Cheers,
Stephen