douglasdc6
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WOW !!!!!!!!!!!
So nice to see these beautiful magnavox collections !!!!!!!
So nice to see these beautiful magnavox collections !!!!!!!
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lordkenmore
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I don't have a console, although if the right one crossed my path, I'd probably get it. Just one, of course. Just like I decided that I was going to get one percolator. [Lord Kenmore pauses, looks up from his computer, and stares at the shelf where he has his one percolator. Plus all its percolator friends. So much for "one percolator," he sighs.]
I use separate components. Some bought new, many years ago, others used, but not quite vintage. Still, a few interesting older pieces have slipped in.
The oldest item is a tube tuner I found in a thrift shop. I needed a tuner, and got it. It was, as I recall, pre-stereo, although it had connections to allow a stereo decoder to be attached. It was made by Trio, which eventually became Kenwood. It had good sound quality, but the dark side was that the FM tuning band was set for Japan, not North America. (Even though the tuner labeled in English.) Japan has a different FM band, and the only real overlap is the lowest part of our FM band. I still have the tuner, but can't post a photo...it's buried in storage.
Another interesting find was this stereo receiver pictured here. I think of it as a baby Marantz. In fact, when I first saw it, I thought it was Marantz. Actually, it was made by Superscope, who owned Marantz in the 70s. The back claims that this receiver was designed by Marantz. I used this for a while--in fact, when I found it, I was actively trying to find an amplifier to replace my old, recently blown-up amplifier. As I recall, the Superscope was seriously limited, but it was listenable enough to be usable until I could find something better. Later, I used for a seperate TV sound system.
I use separate components. Some bought new, many years ago, others used, but not quite vintage. Still, a few interesting older pieces have slipped in.
The oldest item is a tube tuner I found in a thrift shop. I needed a tuner, and got it. It was, as I recall, pre-stereo, although it had connections to allow a stereo decoder to be attached. It was made by Trio, which eventually became Kenwood. It had good sound quality, but the dark side was that the FM tuning band was set for Japan, not North America. (Even though the tuner labeled in English.) Japan has a different FM band, and the only real overlap is the lowest part of our FM band. I still have the tuner, but can't post a photo...it's buried in storage.
Another interesting find was this stereo receiver pictured here. I think of it as a baby Marantz. In fact, when I first saw it, I thought it was Marantz. Actually, it was made by Superscope, who owned Marantz in the 70s. The back claims that this receiver was designed by Marantz. I used this for a while--in fact, when I found it, I was actively trying to find an amplifier to replace my old, recently blown-up amplifier. As I recall, the Superscope was seriously limited, but it was listenable enough to be usable until I could find something better. Later, I used for a seperate TV sound system.
lordkenmore
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Since some people like to see stuff lit up, here's a photo of the Superscope in a dark room turned on. Some dial bulbs are burned out, but there's at least enough for a friendly glow. Doesn't it beat those glaring LED displays on newer equipment?
douglasdc6
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I`m a sunsui fan
Love the Sansui black stacks from the 70`s
Love the Sansui black stacks from the 70`s
cfz2882
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fuse bulbs
IIRC,superscope,other '60s/70s japanese made,and some u.s.
made zenith used double-ended bulbs in the same package as
glass fuses. these were fairly easy to find in the '90s,
but i have not looked for a while and might be getting harder
to find?
BTW i had a 1973 superscope receiver in the mid-'80s,its
dial glowed a pinkish color rather than the blue of the
superscope posted above.
IIRC,superscope,other '60s/70s japanese made,and some u.s.
made zenith used double-ended bulbs in the same package as
glass fuses. these were fairly easy to find in the '90s,
but i have not looked for a while and might be getting harder
to find?
BTW i had a 1973 superscope receiver in the mid-'80s,its
dial glowed a pinkish color rather than the blue of the
superscope posted above.
lordkenmore
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Superscope bulbs
I remember taking a look at the bulbs, but it's been so long that I can't remember exactly what's there. But fuse like does sound familiar. I remember thinking when I was regularly using it that it would be nice to get the dial fully lit, but I never got around to tracking the bulbs down. I think I've heard the bulbs are still around. The situation is better than other brands, which apparently require modification...or incredible luck in finding long-gone bulbs.
I remember taking a look at the bulbs, but it's been so long that I can't remember exactly what's there. But fuse like does sound familiar. I remember thinking when I was regularly using it that it would be nice to get the dial fully lit, but I never got around to tracking the bulbs down. I think I've heard the bulbs are still around. The situation is better than other brands, which apparently require modification...or incredible luck in finding long-gone bulbs.
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maytagmark
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Superscope
This brand tape deck was purchased with my Marantz 2270 by my aunt,I never knew they were related,It quit working so I replaced it with a Nakamichi.
This brand tape deck was purchased with my Marantz 2270 by my aunt,I never knew they were related,It quit working so I replaced it with a Nakamichi.
jasonl
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I saw a late 70s Maggie console with a television that still worked but it had a BSR turntable. Why sell such a quality product with a low-end record changer. I would've at least looked twice if the BSR had a magnetic cartridge and rubber mat turntable.
Mine doesn't have a tv but it's the same shape and size. TOL for that year.
Mine doesn't have a tv but it's the same shape and size. TOL for that year.
No Magnavox ever came with a BSR record changer. Magnavox owned Collaro and used Collaro changer right through 1992. Note that the later changers were cheapened and looked somewhat like a BSR, but also note that the tonearm still tapped the stack to check the record size.
Have a look at this:
Have a look at this:
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I saw one of Magnavox's last color theatres, with Star System, the fancy receiver, and one of those magnetic Collaros, some pud head pulled the balance weight off of it. I saw a late Sylvania console with a Collaro, it did not look like it was a replacement.
58limited
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Here is my Magnavox. Actually I bought this at an estate sale for $20 as a gift for a friend. He lives 50 miles away and we just haven't met up to load it and take it to his house. Plus, his wife has to clear a spot for it.
whirlcool
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OEM changers.
Dual also OEM'ed changers out to other companies. You will often find them in Grundig, Telefunken and even Sony systems. Usually they are the 1214-1219 series.
Dual also OEM'ed changers out to other companies. You will often find them in Grundig, Telefunken and even Sony systems. Usually they are the 1214-1219 series.
58limited
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The radio sounds great. I let it sit for 6 months and the sound would crackle when the volume was adjusted, but that stopped after a few hours of use. The turn table had to be lubricated and still starts off a little sluggish. All of the rubber parts appear to be OK so I still think it is a lube issue, but it could be that the motor is getting weak.
While I was at the estate sale, quite a few young people stopped to look at this and comment on the sound quality. But, no one bought it. I asked a few why they passed it up and they all said it was too big - they had no room for it. I returned an hour later and bought it - just couldn't bear to see it get tossed out. My friend has a ton of records (but only has a cheap POS turntable) and will put it to good use.
While I was at the estate sale, quite a few young people stopped to look at this and comment on the sound quality. But, no one bought it. I asked a few why they passed it up and they all said it was too big - they had no room for it. I returned an hour later and bought it - just couldn't bear to see it get tossed out. My friend has a ton of records (but only has a cheap POS turntable) and will put it to good use.
not exactly phono hi-fis
...but I collect amps and component tuners from the late 50's -early 60's. Here is my 1960 Sansui SM-80. It puts out some serious power and has a beautiful sound from a transistor /tube integrated design. It weighs around 60 lbs. I am currently using it on a vintage set of Wharfedale speakers.
My amp is missing the balance control knob - so if anyone has one - please let me know !
...but I collect amps and component tuners from the late 50's -early 60's. Here is my 1960 Sansui SM-80. It puts out some serious power and has a beautiful sound from a transistor /tube integrated design. It weighs around 60 lbs. I am currently using it on a vintage set of Wharfedale speakers.
My amp is missing the balance control knob - so if anyone has one - please let me know !
