1930 RCA Radiola Model 82

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When Ken moved in two years ago we got rid of all the old Victorian furniture in the living room, its kind of funny when I was in my 20s I though it was kind of cool, but in reality it was never my style.

 

I feel that way, too, about Victorian. I can appreciate it at times, and once thought I liked it--but it's not my style. At least, not now.


 

I also have had the thought that I have liked Victorian better in imagination than reality (e.g., imagining Sherlock Holmes in a sitting room full of Victorian is more fun to imagine than to live with!).

 
 
missing tube...

45 tubes - UX-245 is an earlier "globe" version - have become cult objects among Japan and Hong Kong's single-ended audio fan-boys, hence prices have skyrocketed in the last 25 yrs. ST "shoulder" versions of the 45 were fairly commonly used in radio amplifier circuits of the '30s, and are now sought after by fanatics for low power boutique tube amplifiers
 
Really great pictures, enjoyed them.

 

This radio could be delivered to your home for $206.50 according to this ad from the Nov 28th, 1930 Madison Wisconsin State Journal.  That's $3,238 and change in today's dollars.

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UX245...

the original globe style version is available tested/used on eBay, here's one pair available:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Globe-45...841736?hash=item56cd32bc48:g:F7wAAOSwNT9dN7jf

The later ST "shoulder" configuration of the 45 is the same tube, it's not cheap either. Emission Lab has put a new version into production for the die-hard audiophools, , but you don't even want to know what those sell for:

http://tubesusa.com/ELtubes.html

I'd just look for a good used ST type 45 tube, that radio amp probably wouldn't require a matched pair so you can just look for a single. I had one kicking around a couple years ago but not sure I still have it... will look.
 
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Who said Christmas is over?

 

 

Arrived today! Thanks again John!

 

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Period correct power cable and plug have arrived; Along with the Variac.

 

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Nice Power Cord

Hi Louie, It looks like progress is being made.

 

Nice Variac , these are a good idea if you are powering up old electronic equipment that has not been turned on in a long time.

 

It might not make any difference with this radio as we turned it on and let it play for at least a 1/2 hour not that long before you got it after it sat for at least 10 years without being turned on.

 

Interesting that the new power cord looks like it is polarized so it is not an exact reproduction so you could lose points at the judging, LOL

 

Keep up the good progress, John L.
 
LOL John!

 

 

I think they only come polarized. Besides, if adds to the safety factor that's fine. I know All American Five's from the 40's and 50's really need these plugs in order to prevent a "hot" chassis. I don't think the Radiola would need it since it has it's own transformer.
 

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