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1966 Magnavox Astro Sonic restoration help |
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Post# 993085 , Reply# 1   5/4/2018 at 14:51 (2,155 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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We have a number of members here who are into vintage audio and video. Give them some time to check in and advise.
The Antique Radios Forum and Audiokarma are two good resources for you if you haven't already visited them. Here's a link to the ARF: CLICK HERE TO GO TO RP2813's LINK |
Post# 993086 , Reply# 2   5/4/2018 at 15:08 (2,155 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I have a slightly smaller one that I am about to toss.....
if anything, you might want parts, or at least the knobs...... I found one before that another member has, a really long cabinet, the plus was the reel to reel player on the left side....and the red indicator light on the front... console stereos were great sounding back then...... |
Post# 993087 , Reply# 3   5/4/2018 at 15:21 (2,155 days old) by Brianmcdonell (Texas)   |   | |
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@Yogitunes, yes I may very well be interested in some parts of you are seriously about to dump it. I just saw your email so I will get back with you on it. Thanks in advance. Brian |
Post# 993120 , Reply# 4   5/4/2018 at 23:08 (2,154 days old) by Spacedogb (Lafayette, LA)   |   | |
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I had a 1965 Astrosonic that I was going to repair. Spent the last year trying to find parts and someone willing to repair. Both are like needles in a haystack. I ended up throwing mine in a dumpster. I wish you the best of luck with repair of the unit. |
Post# 993168 , Reply# 5   5/5/2018 at 11:24 (2,154 days old) by Brianmcdonell (Texas)   |   | |
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My first pics from opening up the back of the cabinet.....soooooo much work to do identifying parts and upgrading what I can. |
Post# 993298 , Reply# 6   5/6/2018 at 14:27 (2,153 days old) by rickr (.)   |   | |
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Post# 993377 , Reply# 7   5/7/2018 at 07:27 (2,152 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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There's something you don't often see these days! |
Post# 993495 , Reply# 9   5/8/2018 at 08:34 (2,151 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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The Astro-Sonic SS amp had several limitations, the complex crossover network and the choice of extraordinarily efficient tweeter is a clue as to one of them: Their high end was weak. If you restore the crossover network and pay careful attention to the values in any necessary work on the amp, the high end will sound good. There are several youtube videos (shango066 has done a few with clear explanations) about working on these. There are several very well explained articles and videos on servicing that particular turntable. Most of them begin with: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Some parts of the mechanism will need cleaning and lubrication after disassembly, others should really, really not be taken apart, just cleaned and lubed. The cartridge and stylus aren't hard to get and should definitely be replaced. I'd keep it and restore it, however, you're going to have to do a lot of the work yourself. It's not that hard, just detailed. |
Post# 993521 , Reply# 10   5/8/2018 at 12:34 (2,151 days old) by Charles (Charlotte N.C. )   |   | |
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I don't have any help to offer but I do have a 1965 Zenith Console turntable that looks very similar to it. |
Post# 993532 , Reply# 11   5/8/2018 at 14:26 (2,151 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I am always looking at console stereos for sale, especially Magnavox. Oddly enough, when I was given the TV/Stereo Department to buy for the Emporium, I hated consoles and couldn't wait to reduce their inventory to zero. They were slated for oblivion anyway, people wanted components. Now they're one of my favorite things with asking prices going higher and higher.
The mid-line stereo you have should be easy to find various parts for. I've seen lots of those units for sale at sometimes cheap prices ( I mean the interior components, not the cabinet style). You might be able to get an entire unit that's got a shabby cabinet and use it for parts. Your stereo makes for a nice project. When finished you'll have something you can really enjoy.
I have absolutely no room for another console-type stereo...in my living room, in my bedroom or in the garage. Yet I still look. It's a sickness. This nice RCA Victor early true stereo is currently on ebay. It's in remarkable shape for it's age and the BIN price is $225...very reasonable. Worse is that's it's a 40 minute drive from my house. I'm so tempted. Not too big and the cabinet's very nice.
Update...Well, it's too late. I just bought it. I need professional help.
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Post# 993588 , Reply# 12   5/9/2018 at 06:31 (2,150 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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Yikes! CLICK HERE TO GO TO Rolls_rapide's LINK |