My Old Cabinet Stereo

[wmlask]

Zenith Record Changers

Hi:

The record changers that were used in the top of the line Zenith consoles were made by Zenith. The changers on the tiers down were made by VM.

I have the same unit that is pictured with the reel to reel tape recorder. It is a 1966 model and as stated above the tape unit was made by Wollensak. I have the receipt for it and with the tape recorder/player it cost close to $1,000 which was quite an investment for the time.

I agree that these are great stereo units and I'm glad to see others saving them, enjoying them and giving them good homes.
Bill

 

[Sayakasand]

Zenith

My mother in law has a Zenith but I can't find anything about it anyone know anything?

 

[artcurus]

@paulg,

Monarch was a completely seperate company, they evovled into BSR.

During a limited time, Zenith built their own changers, and that's the model that's being shown in the pictures. They were ALMOST audiophile quality, even though ceramic cartridges.

99% of the Cobramatic changers were Voice of Music, and the tracking force could be adjusted easily.

The Lloyds stereo came along late in the game, it's a low end unit with about 4-5 watts per channel, and more than likely two six inch speaker.

@Sayakasand

very Early 70's. The tip off is the VM changer. The quality started going downhill pretty quick after that for the mid and low end models.

 

[Sayakasand]

@ artcurus do you know anymore about the record player like a rough estimate on how much it is worth in great condition..

 

[artcurus]

@Sayakasand

The record player itself it's a Voice of Music,which does help a little on value. The VM changers are much easier on records, plus it is the 2G arm that tracks a lot lighter.

Honestly, maybe $30 at most. It's a later model. The ones that do better are from the mid 60s, the Cobramatic tonearmed models and the models listed in above pictures that were made by Zenith.

The BSR changers are complete trash, the main reason is they destroy records.

As for the whole unit, it's a mid level Zenith. The speakers MIGHT be two way, which is an improvement, and probably about 15 watts per channel. Best guess, you could probably sell for around $50-$60 with the right buyer.

Again, this just conjecture but it should be pretty close.