Private company

Armstrong Audio

British audio/hi-fi manufacturer1

Armstrong Audio Ltd., originally called Armstrong Wireless and Television Ltd., was a British manufacturer of radios and other audio equipment based in London, England. Founded by Claude Charles Jackson in 1932.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersLondon1
  • Legal formprivate company limited by shares1

Armstrong Audio Ltd., originally called Armstrong Wireless and Television Ltd., was a British manufacturer of radios and other audio equipment based in London, England. Founded by Claude Charles Jackson in 1932.2

The story

Initially created to manufacture portable radios, during World War II their factory was used to manufacture radios, public address systems, and various electronic parts. After the war, they began to produce television sets, as well as long range radios for ships, but eventually ceased production of those lines to manufacture radios, amplifiers and tuners for home consumer use. In the 1950s when the high fidelity market began to take shape, the company name was changed to Armstrong Audio and they focused their marketing and manufacturing at becoming hi-fi specialists.

During the 1960s and 1970s they were extremely successful, creating several durable radio models which are still in use by consumers today, but by the end of the 1970s their lease on their factory ran out and it was decided not to invest in a new one. The building was torn down and the owners redeveloped it. Using plans developed for a further radio model, some of the staff continued on as Armstrong Amplifiers, but due to a lack of capital and suitable manufacturing space, production did not last long.

Today, what once was Armstrong Audio is now called Armstrong Hi-Fi and Video Services and is based in Walthamstow, and they provide maintenance contract to a number of retail stores.

From Wikipedia’s article on Armstrong Audio, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Products and brands

PCU25 Preamp/Control Unit + A20 Valve Power Amp

Gramophone, rev. by Philip G. Tandy, April 1962

Hi Fi News, rev. by George W. Tillett, April 1962

Amateur Tape Recording, rev. by Fred Judd, May 1962

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Audio and Record Review, September 1962

400 Range

Hi Fi News, 426 Receiver (Amp + AM/FM tuners) rev., by George Goodall, October 1968

500 Range amplifier

Hi Fi Sound, review of 521 Amplifier, by Fred Judd, April 1969

Audio and Record Review, review of 521 Amplifier, by Frank Roberts & Donald Aldous, 1969

Luister [Dutch], review of 521 Amplifier by Jan Kool, 1969

Which, Large comparison review including the 521 Amplifier, April 1970

Hi Fi Sound, review of 526, by Fred Judd, May 1970

Hi Fi Sound, 526 included in comparison of 10 tuner-amps, by Fred Judd, October 1920

600 Range amplifier

Audio, 626 Receiver (Amp + AM/FM tuners) rev., by Fred Judd, May 1973

Hi Fi News, 626 Receiver (Amp + AM/FM tuners) rev., by Fred Judd, October 1973

Hi Fi Answers, 626 Receiver (Amp + AM/FM tuners) review., December 1974

Luister [Dutch], 621 Amplifier rev., by Jan Kool, November 1973

Hi Fi choice, Receivers 626 Review, by Angus McKenzie, 1976 Issue 2

Hi Fi choice, Amplifiers 621 Review, by Hugh Ford, 1976 Issue 6

Hi Fi choice, Receivers 626 Review, by Angus McKenzie, 1977 Issue 7

Audio (USA), 625 Receiver (Amp + FM tuner) rev. by Leonard Feldman, March 1978

Practical HiFi, 602 Speakers as part of a 'system' rev., by Philip Mount, March 1978

700 Range

Hi Fi News, 730/732 Amplifier rev. by Martin Colloms, July 1982

Popular HiFi 730/732 Amplifier rev. by Noel Keywood & Chris Thomas, September 1982

Hi Fi News, postscript to July review, September 1982

From Wikipedia’s article on Armstrong Audio, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Sources

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