Can't find the thread on vintage electronics...

twintubdexter · Feb 20, 2015

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.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/atq/4897896897.html

twintubdexter · Feb 20, 2015

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.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/ele/4891896772.html

ovrphil · Feb 20, 2015

Another Symphonic - console stereo record player w/tube amp

"Vintage console stereo record player w/tube amp - $135 (walkertown)"

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/ele/4881116855.html

ovrphil · Feb 20, 2015

Twintubdexter - in your backyard: Magnavox Concert Grand

Magnavox Concert Grand - $10 (Indian Wells)

http://palmsprings.es.craigslist.org/ele/4829724714.html

ovrphil · Feb 20, 2015

VINTAGE FISHER AMBASSADOR CONSOLE STEREO - $200 (cathedral c

Palm Springs is hot with the stereo consoles

http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/atq/4858729376.html

tolivac · Feb 21, 2015

Yes,LOTS of console audiophiles in the Palm Springs area.The Hi-Fis are really common there.Guess there are Fisher,Scott,and Magnavox dealers there at one time-high income area.Fisher and Scott Hi-Fis are others audiophiles are looking for.BUT-In the Fisher unit-where is the center spindles for the TT-beleive these Garrard TTs had two-short for single-manual play and tall for changer play.Uusually they were stored in a clip inside the TT compartment-same with the 45 RPM adaptor.

twintubdexter · Feb 21, 2015

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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firedome · Feb 21, 2015

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.

tolivac · Feb 24, 2015

Germanium transistros---YUCKKKKK!!!!!Get those FIREBOTTLES in there--MUCH better!
7591 tubes--seen these in Fender G-fiddle amps,power amps in older Lowrey Organs,and MC225 McIntosh power amps.Have this amp-at the time I bought it-7591 tubes not available.So changed the amps to use EL-34.Works great.Just had to change the bias resistors.Replaced the bias diodes while at it.Ran the amp from a separate full wave 5U4 tube supply-so much better than the factory voltage double solid state thing.Also the 7591 was a popular tube in Hi-Fi receivers made in those times-compact,efficient and took up less space than EL-34 or 6L6 type tubes.

firedome · Feb 24, 2015

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.

tolivac · Feb 25, 2015

The Novar 7868-Used to have a Pioneer receiver that used these tubes-The unit worked well-Sold it to someone that needed an amp.The new,taller Russian 7591-never seen one-but owners of older Lowrey organs should be able to use them-plenty of room!They also should fit the Fender Guitar amps that used them-the tubes will have to run upside down,though.Usually this isn't a problem.The other electronics in the amp get cooked from the heat.You have to replace electrolytic caps in these amps often-esp if they get hard use.

ovrphil · Feb 28, 2015

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"

http://reading.craigslist.org/for/4910390856.html

ovrphil · Feb 28, 2015

RCA TV - STEREO CONSOLE (Middleton, Ma) - Free

these deals (FREE) never happen around these neck of the woods!

http://nh.craigslist.org/atq/4862577620.html

ovrphil · Feb 28, 2015

Vintage RCA Victor New Vista Stereo Console with Color TV **

MCM classic style

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/4910142750.html

ovrphil · Feb 28, 2015

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: http://www.antiqueradios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=56509

Apparently, these were not so reliable TV's..but there it is.

112561 · Feb 28, 2015

A member of vintagehifi.net bought the light walnut Magnavox Danish Imperial. He lives in Durham, NC. Happy ending!

classiccaprice · Feb 28, 2015

Yay! I wish mine were danish. Much more my style.

twintubdexter · Mar 1, 2015

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.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/fuo/4910955010.html