Have a look what we Brits were producing in 1939

[BTH K10A]

Quality professional amps using Mullards DA60 equivalent or even beefier triodes plus field coil drivers for professional and domestic use.

http://www.pamphonic.co.uk/012_pamphonic_reproducers__1939_.PDF

and even earlier in 1932

http://www.pamphonic.co.uk/009_Keith_Prowse_Pamphonic.PDF

[Wakefield Turntables]

Any pix?

[Macca]

I think there was a link but it was deleted.....not sure why.

[The Grand Wazoo]

It's a shame, but the link to the fascinating pdf has been removed by the OP. I'm not sure why, but here it is again.
Pamphonic Reproducers (http://www.pamphonic.co.uk/012_pamphonic_reproducers__1939_.PDF)

It includes some amazing equipment including a 600 watt valve driven device, for example.

[Macca]

linky no worky, Chris

[orbscure]

Perhaps this'll do the trick chaps:

http://www.pamphonic.co.uk/012_pamphonic_reproducers__1939_.PDF

[The Grand Wazoo]

linky no worky, Chris
Now fixed, but thanks for stepping in too Pete.

[Wakefield Turntables]

I'm at work at the mo but this looks like a fantastic read. :eek:

[Barry]

The links in the OP worked for me.

One question - what is a "Telefunken pickup"?