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Thread Number: 58213
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| Post# 807149 2/1/2015 at 20:26 (3,361 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 So I'll just post this here. Very nice contemporary Zenith black & white combo. I really like this clean-lined cabinet. Seller says everything works. On ebay with opening bid of $49.99. In some far off land called Downers Grove, Illinois. CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on eBay | ||
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| Post# 807181 , Reply# 1 2/1/2015 at 22:13 (3,361 days old) by cadman (Cedar Falls, IA) | ||
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Post# 807190 , Reply# 2 2/1/2015 at 22:34 (3,361 days old) by ovrphil  (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Vintage RCA Victor AM/FM Stereo Cabinet - $150 (CHARLOTTE)
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Post# 807191 , Reply# 3 2/1/2015 at 22:39 (3,361 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Magnavox intertanment center - $150 (charlotte)
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Post# 807193 , Reply# 4 2/1/2015 at 22:45 (3,361 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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VINTAGE RCA VICTOR STEREO W 2 SPEAKERS - $585 (ANTIQUES MAR
what's the expression? " I would if I could but I can't so I won't"?
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Chattanooga Craigslist
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Post# 807195 , Reply# 5 2/1/2015 at 22:56 (3,361 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Retro Magnavox TV & Console Stereo - $75 (Des Moines)
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| Post# 807234 , Reply# 6 2/2/2015 at 05:12 (3,360 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas) | ||
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Downers Grove, IL is a very nice upper middle class western suburb of Chicago. So you could say that set is in the Chicago area. | ||
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Post# 807251 , Reply# 7 2/2/2015 at 06:53 (3,360 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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 That RCA console that looks like a hutch, I have the exact unit. Unfortuneatly it is located at my dad's in Minnesota. Still in my old bedroom. One of these years, I'll bring it down here to Arizona. Not sure where I'll put it once it is down here, but I'll figure that out at that time.
I wouldn't mind having that Magnavox. I already have one from 1959 in an all black cabinet. I love watching TV on it. | ||
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Post# 807253 , Reply# 8 2/2/2015 at 07:09 (3,360 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Zenith Combo
My dad bought a zenith combo - but it was a behemoth taking up about 8 feet of our 11' x 12' living room(mom not happy). That was an outstanding stereo and record player, in a walnut cabinet, Danish modern leg. We've talked about here before -" Zenith..the quality goes in before the name goes on" Here are some more Zeniths shown by a avid collector/restorer that are great to view (good music, too)
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Post# 807256 , Reply# 9 2/2/2015 at 07:12 (3,360 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 807274 , Reply# 10 2/2/2015 at 09:54 (3,360 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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| Post# 807278 , Reply# 11 2/2/2015 at 10:36 (3,360 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
There's no TVs in those "hutch" RCAs...
I've had several of them, aka the "RCA Mark II", ours was a 3VF61 Series, the last 2 numbers designated the furniture style: Danish Modern, Provincial etc. They were fairly TOL for RCA around '60-62. The electronics were good quality, 4 x EL-84 output tubes and decent sized open frame transformers, decent FM/AM front-end design. The speaker set left something to be desired as it was totally "open baffle" ie no sealed acoustic suspension or even ported cabinet, all 6 (2 x 12" woofers, 2 mid, 2 tweeters, all paper cones) speakers were mounted in one common open compartment with a flimsy fiberboard backing, leading to less than ideal acoustic reproduction. The woofer magnets were kind of shrimpy, and the other 4 are mediocre components. The furniture was very nice grade and very attractive. While sounding decent enough, the Mark II was hardly high-end, or even much better than average for a console unit, personally I liked Maggies and Zeniths we've had better. Still like RCA "Mark" Series though, one of the more interesting consoles.
We had a huge Bell console once that was even larger, built as part of an actual bookcase, with all the components and speakers housed in the lower part. Heavy as heck. Still have a Mark II complete 6 speaker + front mounting board assembly in perfect condition, even has original speaker cloth on it, suspended from the ceiling over our basement "electronics test lab" bench, to use for checking out amps and such. Will probably chuck it out next year when we move, so if anyone wants the whole shebang (6 speakers + crossovers + mounting board) it's yours for the asking. | ||
| Post# 807301 , Reply# 12 2/2/2015 at 13:18 (3,360 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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Post# 807322 , Reply# 13 2/2/2015 at 15:04 (3,360 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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firedome: Your description of the Mark II reminded me of the RCA I just acquired this weekend(pictured) but it's far from a Mark II in size, thank God. What it does have in common with the Mark II is the flimsy fiberboard, meager looking magnets for the dual 12" woofers..etc. I have a '57 tubed Maggie, no Zeniths and to be honest, I tend to look at those more than the RCA's. I'm like wood and have done some woodworking, and this RCA cabinet, though not in style to today's trends, is really nice. And the sound is appreciably decent. Yet, looking at all that space back there it continually begs the question from me, "doesn't it need some sound baffling material, fiberglass, insulation, towels, anything? " LOL! It lights up beautifully and sounds surprisingly good for having sat for so long in a dusty area, but it's far from prime time presentable. So, just acquiring the RCA, I was curious about the Mark II having a tv, and you hit on some other things that reminded me…
Thanks for clarifying, Will and Roger.
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| Post# 807353 , Reply# 14 2/2/2015 at 17:56 (3,360 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Re RCAs If you really want to hear something, play a record on a TOL RCA such as the hutch model...then play the same record on a mid line Magnavox or Motorola, the tone and power of the M or M will blow the RCA out of the water. | ||
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Post# 807381 , Reply# 15 2/2/2015 at 20:48 (3,360 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Magnavox
I have a Fisher Philharmonic at the Michigan house that I'm sure will do the same as the Maggie's and Zeniths. I hope to find that Magnavox Imperial and dream about a C.Grand. I'd be pleased to find a tube-era Zenith. But I'm like you Hans - picky picky. I see so many consoles that don't do much for me, in quality of materials, design and proportions. Well, that's part of the adventure here. Thanks for your opinion! :-)
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| Post# 807477 , Reply# 16 2/3/2015 at 13:16 (3,359 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Can't see it close up...
Phil... does that RCA say "Orthophonic" on the dial? It could have been the series that directly proceeded the "Marks", or a concurrent but different/more compact series.
Oddly RCA also made a series of "Orthophonic" HiFi in England, they were big, high power, and expensive discrete components on the order of McIntosh components, they even looked like them with big top-mounted potted transformers etc. I had one of the pre-amps once, the build quality was like Leak, all turret board military-type construction, very impressive. They sold a small number of them here through RCA dealers for the very few that wanted the best of the best. Nowadays one of the mono amps alone can sell in the $2-3000 range. Very rare and desirable. RCA did briefly around 1962 also sell a Fisher-type component AM/FM receiver called the MX-5, and they are also fairly rare, but not in the English-made Orthophonic component class, most people paying what the MX-5 cost wanted the Fisher name so they didn't sell all that well and after this RCA abandoned the mid-high end component market completely. | ||
| Post# 807483 , Reply# 17 2/3/2015 at 13:28 (3,359 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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RCA Correction!
the RCA component receiver was the MX-7... working from memory is increasingly problematic these days LOL ... I must have been channeling the Miata MX-5!
For the curious there's some pics of the RCA MX-7 if you Google it. They are a nice sounding and very well designed receiver, RCA could match anyone when they put their mind to it. | ||
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Post# 807494 , Reply# 18 2/3/2015 at 15:26 (3,359 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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MX7
component stereo - didn't know they made such a beast
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on eBay
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Post# 807518 , Reply# 19 2/3/2015 at 18:21 (3,359 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Cool Vintage 1950's Magnavox TV, Radio, and Stereo - $12
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Post# 807519 , Reply# 20 2/3/2015 at 18:25 (3,359 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Magnavox Imperial High End Stereo System - $300 (Ballard)
Now those are set of ….magnets on those woofers
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Seattle Craigslist | ||
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Post# 807521 , Reply# 21 2/3/2015 at 18:29 (3,359 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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TWO for $130! Record Player, Magnavox Mid 50s Split Console
If it were closer - gone!
AD: " Price Reduced, Mid-'50s all-Tube Split Console Magnavox Record Player with 4 12in speakers for sale. The record player comes in two pieces, both are about 18 inches deep, 28 inches wide and stands about 3 feet tall (on skinny legs). They look like tall, solid side table furniture. The top of one side opens to reveal the mono record player with auto-feed mechanism and includes an adapter for your 45's. The auto feed is pretty great. You can load up 5. . . may be 10 records at a time and just let them play one after the other. The front of the unit is split in two parts: the door on the front swings open to reveal the controls for the record player and the radio with upright storage for your records. The otter half hides two large 12 inch speakers. The amp is 100% tubes. The other console looks like an identical match to the first except the top lifts to reveal a deep storage area and there's even more storage for records in the front of this second unit. It connects with a wire to the main unit to power it's 2 12inch speakers for a total of 4 12inch speakers. The wire's pretty long, so you could place each unit one either side of a large couch or place one unit in a different room. "This beautiful, tastefully vintage sound machine sounds fantastic!" you say? Well, metaphorically speaking it does. It needs a run through with a professional. The sound sometimes goes between 100% and 20% volume with a bit of added muddiness over the years. It could be a loose wire, or it could need new tubes. Other than that, it's pretty great. Selling both units together for $130, price reduced." CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Bellingham Craigslist | ||
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Post# 807660 , Reply# 23 2/4/2015 at 19:07 (3,358 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Reply to Firedome Reply #16
Roger - I just saw your question to me and interesting notes about RCA, England and Orthophonics….my apologies.
IF you referring to the RCA with the two doors open and the backside view in Reply # 13 that's an Orthophonic with a dual-amplifer(14-tube) that works in stereo with the record and tape only. I wouldn't mind if it was a mono, if it was worth 2-3K. :-) So, were the Orthophonic stereos made here in the USA, predecessors to the Marks? Mine was built in August 1958(deemed a 1959 model). I can see that the MX7 (and other MX) were no doubt made much later than 1958/59. here's a closer look of my unit
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| Post# 807731 , Reply# 24 2/5/2015 at 08:12 (3,357 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Yes the US RCA Orthophonics
preceded the Marks, which were '61/2/3 era.
The English RCA Orthophonic line was in another class altogether, the McIntosh, Marantz, Fairchild class... as good as it got back then. RCA also dabbled in separate components earlier in the US in the 1953-56 era with some separate Mono components like the SP-10 and SP-20 mono amps, also preamp and speakers, quite nice but not as high-end or high power as the English RCA units that came along a bit later. Few of them were sold in the US. GE also had a nice discrete component line briefly, made in Auburn NY, near here. It also used 6973 tubes, like the MX-7, jukeboxes and guitar amps also used them. I have a NOS quad of 6973 up on eBay right now (Sylvania). | ||
| Post# 807734 , Reply# 25 2/5/2015 at 08:25 (3,357 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Here's a pair...
of the RCA New Orthophonic UK built amps. I think this pair brought well over $4k on eBay iirc. I'd love to have these, they are far prettier than any of the McIntosh or Marantz tube amps I've had in the past (quite a few). These used KT-66 output tubes which are a Brit version of the 6L6GC.
Still have here an RCA BA-4A amp that was built as a monitor amp for recording studios, also 6L6gc type outputs and an advance toroid transfomer and tons of plug in cylindrical electrolytic capacitors, it's rarer and probably better than the New Orthos above, but not nearly as pretty!
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| Post# 807736 , Reply# 26 2/5/2015 at 08:34 (3,357 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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RCA BA-4A
studio monitor amp Full Fidelity and designed to run 24/7 for years.
Super rare, but not as pretty as the UK units:
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| Post# 807737 , Reply# 27 2/5/2015 at 08:40 (3,357 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Link to RCA BA-4 monitor amp specs and info: | ||
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Post# 807745 , Reply# 28 2/5/2015 at 09:15 (3,357 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Impressive - RCA
I see a pair of RCA 1620 tubes with metal connectors on top in the BA-4C amp. I have seen these kinds of tubes before..want to say that my old floor model Zenith with am/fm/sw bands had one of those connectors on one of the tubes. I'm weird, but just looking at the tube brings back good memories of looking at the tubes light up and hearing the word in the early 60's over SW. Do you use that BA-4C in any system right now or is it strictly a commercial application type amplifier?
Plug-in cylindrical electrolytical capacitors - wouldn't it be nice if we could replace all our electrolytic caps that way. No soldering, just plug in and go? Well, there are much more expensive amps I've seen in Audio magazines, so maybe $4K isn't a bad price? But it's hard to look at my Orthophonic amp with any interest after seeing those amazing English Orthophonics. I learn something new and interesting all the time here. | ||
| Post# 807876 , Reply# 30 2/6/2015 at 10:02 (3,356 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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The RCA BA-4 series...
were built for commercial monitoring duty in recording and transmitting applications, but are wide band full fidelity amps, unlike many commercial units, which were more PA oriented, or restricted in frequency response for various reasons, and thus not so suitable for home audio without modification.
The 1620s are just a low noise version of 6J7s, and 1622s are low noise versions of 6L6GCs. The plate cap connections are generally avoided in consumer gear due to high voltages, not good for little (or big!) fingers, much safer to route it thru base pins. Our BA-4 is slated, after a re-build, for duty in a future bi-amp situation, where it will drive a single low-frequency 15" speaker system 35-500 Hz. The top end over 500 Hz will be a pair of speakers with ADS midranges & tweeters, and possibly high frequency horns, driven by a stereo Magnavox 9303-00 (4 x EL84) power amp from a console. Rex: do you know a source for the plug in electrolytics? Can't find them via my usual source... I'd like to replace all 7 if I can find them. | ||
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Post# 807900 , Reply# 31 2/6/2015 at 14:42 (3,356 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Vintage Console TV and Stereo - $125 (Frisco)
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| Post# 808027 , Reply# 34 2/7/2015 at 10:16 (3,355 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Like the oil cap idea for the Mc's
Marantz was one of few consumer amps to use them, in their M2 and M5 amps. AFAIC Marantz made the best quality consumer-grade tube electronics of anybody. And current prices reflect that, unfortunately, could never afford a pair of M5s today.
1622s are still avaialble, just got a few NOS RCAs from a guy who has tons of them. The BA-4 has RCA black plate 6L6GCs now, but wanted the original 1622s for it. Top connectors - in power output tubes like the 1622s and in other common ones like 807s, not a good idea. | ||
| Post# 808591 , Reply# 36 2/10/2015 at 07:24 (3,352 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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Another fine Hi Fi was a Stromberg Carlson. | ||
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Post# 808749 , Reply# 38 2/11/2015 at 07:46 (3,351 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Reply#37
Rex -I had the same experiences. The principal's office had a large panel with as many switches on it as rooms for the school, including the gym. Select the rooms and press the heavy-weighted stainless steel mike, and you were "live". Those were such good memories, actually - much sower times. I was in all our schools between college, as a night-time custodian, to help pay for tuition. I know the Stromberg-Carlson name, but I can't remember the brand in our school district. I do remember times when the principal turned on the system and a huge feedback came over the speakers - that woke everyone up. LOL!
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| Post# 808768 , Reply# 39 2/11/2015 at 10:48 (3,351 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Stromberg-Carlson
was a Rochester NY outfit, became a big player in the telephone business, and much later on post-war made some very nice Hi-Fi component amps, tuners, receivers, speakers, even a turntable, and high-end consoles that had their discrete components mounted in them, like Fisher and Pilot. I have a late '50s brochure around here somewhere showing their Hi-Fi line, and have had a few of the products, all were excellent. Prior to the mid '50s besides telephone equipment they were also well known for floor and table radios as well, and TVs in the 50s. In the early 60s they were absorbed by General Dynamics, and more or less abandoned their consumer product lines at some point.
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Post# 808788 , Reply# 40 2/11/2015 at 13:19 (3,351 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 808860 , Reply# 41 2/11/2015 at 22:02 (3,351 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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VINTAGE STEREO - $250 (Cape May Courthouse)
classical looking and reminiscent of a Concert Grand design
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Southjersey Craigslist
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Post# 808893 , Reply# 44 2/12/2015 at 07:56 (3,350 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Stromberg -Carlson Brochures? | ||
| Post# 808908 , Reply# 45 2/12/2015 at 10:02 (3,350 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Found the S-C brochure
showing their TOL Hi-Fi component line for 1959. Problem is I'm without scanner at the moment. Meanwhile here's a good link to some S-C stuff:
www.audiophool.com/MadeInRoch.htm... They had a pretty comprehensive line-up, my brochure doesn't show the consoles or radios, but the better consoles had the S-C Hi-Fi components in them, such as the ASR-333 and matching tuner, I've had one of them, along with some of S-C's Custom 400 components. The weird ASP-422 amp uses the rare and oddball 6DY7 tube that has both push-pull stages in one tube! I've been wanting one of these for some time but haven't run across one yet. | ||
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Post# 809497 , Reply# 47 2/15/2015 at 20:12 (3,347 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Nice- Vintage Magnavox Magnificent Stereo and Record Player
Here's a beauty, imho…this style isn't seen much. I need a StarTrek transporter.
Oh well…someone grab this! CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Sanantonio Craigslist | ||
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Post# 809546 , Reply# 48 2/15/2015 at 23:45 (3,347 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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FREE - RCA STEREO CONSOLE (Middleton, Ma)
AD: " This is Mom and Dad's stereo console from the early 1950's. the radio and record player still works. I don't think the Tv portion works. Free."
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Nh Craigslist | ||
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Post# 809550 , Reply# 49 2/15/2015 at 23:52 (3,347 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Vintage GE tube powered radio/phono cabinet - $50 (South OKC
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Post# 809552 , Reply# 50 2/15/2015 at 23:56 (3,347 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Harmon Kardon Tube Receiver TA224 - $225 (Bothell)
ad: " armon Kardon Tube Receiver TA224 - I believe this was the first stereo receiver built for the consumer market and it is in near mint condition! - Nice NOS 6v6 output tubes - All input and driver tubes are vintage. Great Sound!!!! Also I have a nice HK Walnut Case which is rare and included with receiver . firm on price. Will sell on ebay otherwise. Auditions welcome - tuner. glass, and chassis and lettering are near mint. all lights working. - No disappointments - everything is functioning correctly - this has a nice phono stage - Cool Mid Century Looks - I believe this was built around 1960 to 1962 "
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Seattle Craigslist | ||
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Post# 809556 , Reply# 51 2/16/2015 at 00:07 (3,347 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Antique Magnavox Concert Grand Stereo Console
ad: " Magnavox Concert Grand Stereo Console circa 1959 - Make an offer!
*This is a classic, some call it the Holy Grail of collectable antique radios, found in my barn *Cabinet needs refinishing but no major damage * Independent left and right tube stereo amplifiers each with 15" woofers and mid / tweeter horns * Tuner dial mechanism works (it moves when the dial is turned), face is complete and undamaged *Turn table appears complete *Electrical chassis need total rewiring, some tubes are still with the chassis *Partial schematic pinned to the back of the cabinet " CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Bend Craigslist | ||
| Post# 809632 , Reply# 52 2/16/2015 at 12:46 (3,346 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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Difficult to find, but that CG looks "crusty" That's the first CG in that vintage/style that I've seen that did not have remote control...but I'm no expert. The multiplex adaptor is where the complex RF remote unit would normally be. Notice the knob holes for the remote on/off controls in the changer compartment are covered. I suppose this is a later model since the"green eye" tuning indicator is now an Astrosonic-style meter. Also unusual to see the "fish hook" record changer. No "record reject" button on the CG plaque either, pity.
This Concert Grand has been on the local Craigslist for one month, first advertised with no price and now showing up at $1,500. You'd need to want one very badly. CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on Palmsprings Craigslist
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| Post# 809666 , Reply# 53 2/16/2015 at 17:26 (3,346 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 809681 , Reply# 54 2/16/2015 at 18:43 (3,346 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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MCM shows
This was the week of the Mid-Century Modern shows in Palm Springs. There are many venues (for a price) to explore. No time or money to do a visit and pick up that CG at the same time. Instead, we're just hunkering down as a winter of much less intensity buckles the tree limbs with ice and cold continues. Twintubdexter, are you out there - just pick this up for me and I'll be out in my dreams to pick it up.
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| Post# 809694 , Reply# 55 2/16/2015 at 20:14 (3,346 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 809705 , Reply# 56 2/16/2015 at 20:39 (3,346 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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| Post# 809796 , Reply# 58 2/17/2015 at 10:37 (3,345 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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On with the hunt! My "expert" friend in Tennessee with his huge collection of Magnavox stereos says that most of them were made in Greeneville...Greeneville Tennessee that is. The plant, long shuttered, is still there where his Aunt was employed for many years. For some reason, as far as Craigslist, I have seen more well-cared for Magnavox consoles in Northern Oregon and Washington than anywhere else. My CG popped up in Eugene Oregon, was $85 reduced to $40. A very nice lady was selling the contents of her late parent's home. I actually gave her $100 since she worked with a shipper for me, then I sent her a small gift afterwards. The point here is that you need to keep looking and eventually you'll discover one at a reasonable price and perhaps even in your own area. It's not like you're trying to find another Hope Diamond.
By the way, my TN friend says that he prefers the sound of his Imperials to his Concert Grands. I guess it's a matter of taste and how well your hearing is.
Two of my friends CG's...can you guess which one is real wood and which one is the faux pas?
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| Post# 810256 , Reply# 60 2/20/2015 at 13:43 (3,342 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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I've seen this advertised before, I'm convinced there couldn't be two of them. It was pricer the first time around. Even though it now says the turntable's not working I still think it's worth $150. Looks like an all-wood cabinet, not too gaudy for Mediterranean and it has those very cool Motortola round tuners...Vibrasonic too. Floating around out there with the Queen Mary. CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on Los Angeles Craigslist | ||
| Post# 810259 , Reply# 61 2/20/2015 at 14:05 (3,342 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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nice little mid-century piece I'm sure there's no audiophile sound that comes out and it does look like it needs rehabilitating, but it's still an interesting stereo. I guess I always liked the Symphonic logo. Overpriced in the LA area.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on Los Angeles Craigslist | ||
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Post# 810299 , Reply# 62 2/20/2015 at 18:38 (3,342 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Another Symphonic - console stereo record player w/tube amp
"Vintage console stereo record player w/tube amp - $135 (walkertown)"
CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Winstonsalem Craigslist | ||
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Post# 810343 , Reply# 64 2/20/2015 at 20:42 (3,342 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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VINTAGE FISHER AMBASSADOR CONSOLE STEREO - $200 (cathedral c
Palm Springs is hot with the stereo consoles
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| Post# 810427 , Reply# 66 2/21/2015 at 11:25 (3,341 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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I don't recall seeing that Fisher console. Must have been one of my "bad hair" days. Actually there isn't a lot of vintage here in the Desert. Back in the 70's when I was in college there was practically nothing between Palm Springs and Indio, just sand. Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Indian Wells are all kind of "new." I think when people move they tend to leave vintage items behind. In most cases the pickins are slim.
You do find plenty of items like this advertised, currently @ $60
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| Post# 810439 , Reply# 67 2/21/2015 at 12:32 (3,341 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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The Garrard turntable..
in that ~'62 Fisher Ambassador IV was the Type A. The 660A amp used 7591 output tubes for about 25w/ch, we've had at least one of those over the last 35 yrs or so. The Custom Electra was the more common slightly lower line model that you see more often. by about '64 the Ambassador became a hybrid unit with less than desirable Germanium transistors in amp output stage, but the pre-amp/tuber section remained all tubes. Some of these later Ambassadors had Dual 1009 turntables.
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| Post# 810907 , Reply# 69 2/24/2015 at 09:39 (3,338 days old) by firedome (Binghamton NY & Lake Champlain VT) | ||
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Lots of Fishers, Scotts, Sherwoods etc.
used 7591 tubes, especially integrated amps and receivers. The new Russian version that is now made isn't bad, but some are taller than the originals and won't fit in cabinets. The similar Novar based 7868 last time I looked is still not reproduced, so owners of receivers amps & receivers that use them, like the Fisher 400, are stuck with finding vintage tubes at rather high prices.
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Post# 811583 , Reply# 71 2/28/2015 at 12:38 (3,334 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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1950's Magnificent Magnavox Imperial Stereo - $250 (rt6
no-no parting out - unit is nice as is.
ad: "1950's Magnificent Glass top Magnavox Imperial Stereo..I believe it is Teak wood. Fantastic condition for a 60 year old. All the finest components as pictured 2 15 inch woofers and 2.. 9 inch tweeters.. take a look at the photos. even a wired control. Knobs and some accessories are made of marble butterscotch bakelite. Fantastic as is or you can part it out for 4 times the price. Very Rare find in console stereos. $250.00 pick up in 19533" CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Reading Craigslist | ||
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Post# 811584 , Reply# 72 2/28/2015 at 13:05 (3,334 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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RCA TV - STEREO CONSOLE (Middleton, Ma) - Free
these deals (FREE) never happen around these neck of the woods!
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Post# 811585 , Reply# 73 2/28/2015 at 13:07 (3,334 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Vintage RCA Victor New Vista Stereo Console with Color TV **
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Post# 811586 , Reply# 74 2/28/2015 at 13:37 (3,334 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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1967 RCA New Vista Entertainment Ctr.(Mark I?) - $150 (OH)
Antique RCA TV / Stereo / Record Player Console Model HH 852 L - $150 (Huber Heights, OH):
Here's a thread about an identical one, in case anyone is interested: www.antiqueradios.com/forums/view... Apparently, these were not so reliable TV's..but there it is. | ||
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Post# 811627 , Reply# 75 2/28/2015 at 18:29 (3,334 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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 A member of vintagehifi.net bought the light walnut Magnavox Danish Imperial. He lives in Durham, NC. Happy ending!
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| Post# 811637 , Reply# 76 2/28/2015 at 19:18 (3,334 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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| Post# 811851 , Reply# 77 3/1/2015 at 23:41 (3,333 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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If you like Asian cabinets like I do... ...this RCA is very nice and in very nice condition too. $300 doesn't seem out of line. In Sherman Oaks/LA. CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on Los Angeles Craigslist | ||
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Post# 811901 , Reply# 78 3/2/2015 at 08:01 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Photo 2
just reposting the photo of this for photo 2 wasn't showing above
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Post# 811910 , Reply# 79 3/2/2015 at 08:55 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Vintage Zenith Space Command Console - $400 (West Covina)
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Post# 811916 , Reply# 80 3/2/2015 at 09:17 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Embassy House Stereo console - $550 (Phoenix)
Embassy House Custom Stereo - the furniture would make a great landing strip. Seriously nice looking traditional piece.
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Post# 811937 , Reply# 81 3/2/2015 at 11:40 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Westinghouse floor model turntable - $100 (Canton)
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Post# 811946 , Reply# 82 3/2/2015 at 12:04 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Westinghouse record console - $125 (el monte)
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Post# 811948 , Reply# 83 3/2/2015 at 12:10 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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vintage westinghouse radio,record cabinet - $95 (Stroudsburg
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| Post# 811964 , Reply# 84 3/2/2015 at 13:30 (3,332 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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That "Titanic-sized" Embassy stereo in Phoenix is really nice. I wonder if it's still available? The musical-themed doors are classy. I always wanted one of those Garrard Lab 80 turntables with the Afromosia wood tone arms.
when were they this cheap?
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Post# 812001 , Reply# 85 3/2/2015 at 16:23 (3,332 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Twintubdexter -
Joe If you're interested in the Embassy, maybe you can store it in the interim? Although a boat, it's a nice stretch of furniture and equipment. I wonder, though, just how it sounds in whatever room it would be set into? Just contact the seller to see if it's still available.
I've found alot of things on CL that I've passed on to others or just passed up for other reasons. A few days ago, I found a Solid State Pilot stereo console(been looking for one). I was about to go for it, and then decided the room isn't here right now.(attached photos of unit that sold after 3 days, just a few miles from me). The Embassy six times the cost of the Pilot I wanted - easier to say no, and it would be nice to have room for something this big….but it has a lot of nice details. Phil
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| Post# 812023 , Reply# 86 3/2/2015 at 18:28 (3,332 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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| Post# 812067 , Reply# 87 3/2/2015 at 22:41 (3,332 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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Hesitated to post this ebay listing... ...especially since it's in non-working order, but this GE Spanish Colonial Revival console is so nice. General Electrc did have some very nice cabinets at one time. You could tinker around with it and it may come back to life. And then you could always call GE Factory Service and be told "what ya got there lady is a nice piece of firewood." In Tempe, Arizona @$325. CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on eBay | ||
| Post# 812076 , Reply# 88 3/3/2015 at 00:13 (3,332 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
 The TV in the reply 74 is on the cover page of a magazine that Doug (who's also a member here) scanned and sent on Videokarma. CLICK HERE TO GO TO PhilR's LINK | ||
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Post# 812087 , Reply# 89 3/3/2015 at 02:48 (3,332 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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That Embassy Hi-fi system is indeed impressive-but all of those DOORS a flappin while you are playing it!the console does indeed look neat with the doors shut.Used to have a Garrad Lab80 TT-NICE-wished I still had it.One of the few "Changers" that had manual TT quality arm. | ||
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Post# 812093 , Reply# 90 3/3/2015 at 03:34 (3,332 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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I can hear all the hair turning white as the folks here read the words "SOLID STATE STEREO" "ALL TRANSISTOR" on the control panel of the General Electric El Cortez............ dundunDUUUNNNN.............
I know from reading some audiophile opinions that the electronics of the GE are rather convoluted, but if someone managed to get this thing and restore it to working order, they may get a pleasant performer. OKAY, it's no Magnavox Concert Grand, or Fisher President, or components assembled from the finest materials in the known universe, but it deserves a tad more consideration than some GE turncoat's opinion of "a nice piece of firewood". How dare someone buy and enjoy something like this?? How dare someone believe it emits even one pleasing note? Cretins--morons........
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Post# 812124 , Reply# 91 3/3/2015 at 09:20 (3,331 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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I'm diggin' the Spanish Colonial GE and I don't really like Spanish Colonial. These cabinets are unique - USA made(vs China today) and well, if you have room, they do double duty as design and function, not that some would really care. It's so clean, compared to so many other GE consoles.
I thought it was worth assembling some photos here again. PHILR - THANK YOU! I was looking for some brochures on RCA a few days ago after finding that Mark I RCA Vista tv/stereo combo. Thanks alot.
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Post# 812128 , Reply# 92 3/3/2015 at 09:36 (3,331 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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1959 Magnavox "Modern Concerto" Console Stereo Syst
AD: " Up on our Silent Auction is a 1959 Magnavox "Modern Concerto" Console Stereo System w/ AM/FM radio and record player. Two cabinets; model 1SR281F w/ S-49 stereo channel. All electronics in good, working condition. Bids must be entered in person at our store location. All items are donated to us from the local community, so we are unable to verify the history of items we receive. For more information, feel free to call or stop in!
Available at: Gift and Thrift 731 Mt. Clinton Pike Harrisonburg, VA 22802 show contact info Monday through Saturday 9:30am to 5:00pm Extended hours Friday nights to 8:00pm " CLICK HERE TO GO TO ovrphil's LINK on Harrisonburg Craigslist | ||
| Post# 812168 , Reply# 93 3/3/2015 at 14:58 (3,331 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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| Post# 812173 , Reply# 94 3/3/2015 at 15:33 (3,331 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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Post# 812181 , Reply# 95 3/3/2015 at 17:17 (3,331 days old) by CircleW (NE Cincinnati OH area) |
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My Aunt Doris had a Magnavox that looked like the one in reply #92. However, I don't remember it having another cabinet with speaker and record storage. Was that something that was sold separately? I'm not sure what happened to it after she went to assisted living; it may be in storage with most of her other things she didn't take. | ||
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Post# 812267 , Reply# 97 3/4/2015 at 08:27 (3,330 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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When Magnavox entered the stereo era, you could buy the main unit already set up for stereo, it would have to be set for internal speakers only IF you never got the companion speaker/storage unit or matching television with the second channel speakers in it. You'd be able to hear all the program from your stereo records and they wouldn't be ruined because they'd be played with the stereo pickup. It would only come out mono like I say, if you only bought the main set. Then of course, there was a kit where you could adapt your mono Magnavox console FOR stereo play, and you could buy matching, or close to it second channel console. And for people who really didn't care if they had stereo or not, they could change out their monaural cartridge/stylus for a stereo one, so they wouldn't ruin new recordings.
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Post# 812277 , Reply# 98 3/4/2015 at 10:27 (3,330 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Exactly
Rex and Alan describe what I would like to get - the external matching speaker for my Magnavox model number 294H w/142CC amp. It has a dual 78/LP needle feature with three wires for stereo, and a "Both/External/Internal" speaker selector in the turntable cavity. This external speaker I'm looking for has an amplifier included in the speaker cabinet, but I'm not 100% on that.
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| Post# 812292 , Reply# 99 3/4/2015 at 12:16 (3,330 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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Phil, What a very nice Magnavox Hi Fi. Gotta love those sliding glass panels in front and on top. When I was in school a friend's mom had one in black with gold veining in the glass. Having been a "Bobby Soxer" in her youth, she'd blast her Frank Sinatra records on it. I recall that it sounded just great. | ||
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Post# 812301 , Reply# 100 3/4/2015 at 13:56 (3,330 days old) by 112561 (River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida) |
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Post# 812347 , Reply# 101 3/4/2015 at 19:45 (3,330 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Joe and Alan - thanks for sharing your experiences. I've never seen a black lacquer(?) model - must be the oriental design, maybe?
Alan - is this one here on YouTube like yours: I've seen the removable head shells. Didn't Magnavox offer a different shell for playing stereo and then swap out for 78's? Thanks guys. | ||
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Post# 812402 , Reply# 102 3/5/2015 at 09:36 (3,329 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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Found this on Phoenix Craigslist. Ended up taking a look at it and purchasing it. I got it home on Tuesday. Not sure why the ad is still up, but since it is, II figured I'd add it to this post.
It is a Seeburg jukebox made in about 1967. Seeburg built these for the home market. They hold the 33 1/3rpm LP Albums. They hold 50 of them. Each side is a two digit number from 00 to 99. To select the side, one just dials the two digit number on the dialer. The original owners recently passed away and their son and daughter-in-law are clearing out the estate. It works, but does need some adjustment. It also came full with records.
This is actually my second unit. The other one is identical and has been restored. CLICK HERE TO GO TO countryford's LINK on Phoenix Craigslist | ||
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Post# 812410 , Reply# 103 3/5/2015 at 11:16 (3,329 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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| Post# 812418 , Reply# 104 3/5/2015 at 12:32 (3,329 days old) by Travis () | ||
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Justin, That's great that you picked that up. Those were home library units. They used the same mechanism as their jukeboxes, just backwards. I have been tempted by the 45rpm console library units before. | ||
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Post# 812421 , Reply# 105 3/5/2015 at 12:40 (3,329 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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| Post# 812432 , Reply# 106 3/5/2015 at 14:14 (3,329 days old) by PhilR (Quebec Canada) | ||
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| Post# 812442 , Reply# 107 3/5/2015 at 15:36 (3,329 days old) by Classiccaprice (Hampton, Virginia) | ||
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Post# 812463 , Reply# 108 3/5/2015 at 17:28 (3,329 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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I would love one of these, but chances of finding one is slim, probably, around these woods. A guy in Houston retores them , staring at $850. Ouch.
Request - do you have a video of this operating or any known links of this very cool "jukebox" in operation? I would really love to hear and see it in operation. Thank you! This post was last edited 03/05/2015 at 17:50 | ||
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Post# 812506 , Reply# 109 3/5/2015 at 23:51 (3,329 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Fisher Console Stereo ( 1957 ) (Franklin)
I'm selling my aunts 1957 Fisher Stereo Console.She is the original owner, purchased brand new in 1957.Also has the original owners manual.AM FM Record Player. with original external Fisher Speaker. The cabinet is in great shape,was never in direct sun light.Radio works, so dose record player.but need some work on it.
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Post# 812533 , Reply# 111 3/6/2015 at 07:08 (3,328 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia ) |
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Post# 812812 , Reply# 113 3/8/2015 at 07:32 (3,326 days old) by countryford (Austin, MN) |
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I don't know of any videos as of yet, but when I get a chance, I will make a video of one of mine and post it.
I see them every now and then. I know there were a couple on Ebay for a while, but they wanted over $1,000 each for them. I paid $200 for my first one about 3-4 years ago. Shortly after that, there was one on Craigslist here for $100. I should have bought it, but didn't. There was another on here, but it was a different cabinet style and it had been painted. I think the guy wanted $500 for it. That was too much. Then I just found the one I posted last week. I'm happy with it.
At an antique store in Long Beach, there was one. It was the design that didn't have the amp with it. It was intended to hook up to an external amp. No speakers either. It was just the center part with the doors/changer unit. They wanted $300 for that one. | ||
| Post# 812872 , Reply# 114 3/8/2015 at 16:27 (3,326 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
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A nice Fisher Philharmonic I'd call this cabinet "tasteful." It must know all the words since the seller says it doesn't hum. Attractively priced at $165. Just north of San Diego, CLICK HERE TO GO TO twintubdexter's LINK on San Diego Craigslist | ||
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