twintubdexter
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A friend of mine has a similar upright General Electric console but in Early American. It's tube, not solid state, and the record changer looks like this. No ultra-light 2 gram tone arm, but stylish.
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classiccaprice
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Here's the JVC end table set I have. This picture was taken the day before I bought it. Sadly the thrift store seperated the set and got rid of the small matching record storage case (I wish I had it). It currently isn't working, I plan to restore it, but all the insides are labeled in japanese... so it's difficult...
Guess another person likes the TUBED Hi-fis over the SS ones as well.Early SS to put it bluntly--sounded crappy.That GE portable stereo record player-we used one of those to "test"a Gates BC 1G AM transmitter--worked as a good impromptu audio source.Played lots of records thru the transmitter-one of the speaker line outs drove the transmitter's audio input nicely thru a unbalanced to balanced line transformer.The other speaker for a monitor-and a GE "Superradio" to listen to the transmitter.the transmitter--has a built in test load in the top of its cabinet.was a transmitter me and another guy were going to put in a station as there spare.Its another thing I like TUBED AM transmitters with high level plate,ampliphase or Doherty system over SS ones.The tubed ones can be fixed FASTER-no modules to contend with.
Will,
Love the Japan Victor Company set you have, you might want to search SAM's Photofact Sheets, since RCA was still connected with them when your set was produced there maybe some cross reference materials around. At one point there was alot of JVC and Delmonico (spelled correct???) products sold in the US. Although I don't know that either RCA or JVC shared design or equipment.
Love the Japan Victor Company set you have, you might want to search SAM's Photofact Sheets, since RCA was still connected with them when your set was produced there maybe some cross reference materials around. At one point there was alot of JVC and Delmonico (spelled correct???) products sold in the US. Although I don't know that either RCA or JVC shared design or equipment.
firedome
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That JVC console set
is pretty rare, I've never seen another in almost 50 years in the audio hobby and as an audio writer/editor ... I believe JVC made some stuff under RCA license early on, they stated as a subsidiary of Victor Talking Machine Co. (later RCA) in the 20s to make records, and one of their engineers was the first to project an image on a cathode ray tube (TV), before the now generally accepted TV Pioneer, Philo T. Farnsworth did it (his great grand-daughter dated my son in VT!). That console is a real find, quite unusual, as are any Japanese consoles, they generally stayed out of the "big" console market, love to see picks of the controls and "innards", as well as a tube diagram, of that one!
is pretty rare, I've never seen another in almost 50 years in the audio hobby and as an audio writer/editor ... I believe JVC made some stuff under RCA license early on, they stated as a subsidiary of Victor Talking Machine Co. (later RCA) in the 20s to make records, and one of their engineers was the first to project an image on a cathode ray tube (TV), before the now generally accepted TV Pioneer, Philo T. Farnsworth did it (his great grand-daughter dated my son in VT!). That console is a real find, quite unusual, as are any Japanese consoles, they generally stayed out of the "big" console market, love to see picks of the controls and "innards", as well as a tube diagram, of that one!
classiccaprice
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From my research the earliest U.S. sold JVCs were somewhere
... and of course mine was built about 10 years before that. I thought my JVC Nivico was really rare, I didn't realize how much so until now. I tried looking up Sam's photofact when I got it, but the model isn't there. The controls on it are in English, but the insides are in Japanese. I don't believe it was orignally sold in the U.S., there is an old shipping company label on the back, but no information about where it came from. This area has been a big military area for decades, so I assume some serviceman bought it overseas somewhere, brought it here when they retired, and probably passed on.
The unit itself is in storage at the moment, but next time I dig it out I'll make a post on here about it. Each of the "speaker's" lids lift up and interestinly enough has a lock on it, which sticks out of the lid (kind of annoying if you plan to set anything on it). The one that says "Perfect Stereo" has the AM/FM tuner and turntable, while the other has a reel to reel. The storage cabinet opened from the front and had 3 or 4 spaces for records on the bottom and reels on the top. I was so pissed that the store seperated the set and sold the storage case and I made it clear to them I was and they reduced the price significantly. I'm still not happy about it, but it has been 2 years. I got to the point, that I even made a posting offering $$ or trade at the thrift store, but no one ever bit. :/ I kind of miss the days when everyone read the paper and I could have put a "want ad" in there... oh well...
... and of course mine was built about 10 years before that. I thought my JVC Nivico was really rare, I didn't realize how much so until now. I tried looking up Sam's photofact when I got it, but the model isn't there. The controls on it are in English, but the insides are in Japanese. I don't believe it was orignally sold in the U.S., there is an old shipping company label on the back, but no information about where it came from. This area has been a big military area for decades, so I assume some serviceman bought it overseas somewhere, brought it here when they retired, and probably passed on.
The unit itself is in storage at the moment, but next time I dig it out I'll make a post on here about it. Each of the "speaker's" lids lift up and interestinly enough has a lock on it, which sticks out of the lid (kind of annoying if you plan to set anything on it). The one that says "Perfect Stereo" has the AM/FM tuner and turntable, while the other has a reel to reel. The storage cabinet opened from the front and had 3 or 4 spaces for records on the bottom and reels on the top. I was so pissed that the store seperated the set and sold the storage case and I made it clear to them I was and they reduced the price significantly. I'm still not happy about it, but it has been 2 years. I got to the point, that I even made a posting offering $$ or trade at the thrift store, but no one ever bit. :/ I kind of miss the days when everyone read the paper and I could have put a "want ad" in there... oh well...
classiccaprice
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Any ideas what english speaking countries JVC would have exported to in ~1960?
JVC was sold in Canada probably around the same time as the US.. Perhaps some of the "wording" on the controls or dial or something might be a clue if it was for the UK or Australia etc.. Actually I don't think the UK used the terms AM or FM did they.
firedome
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I'd be willing to bet
firedome
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I'd be willing to bet
that JVC was indeed brought back by a serviceman. Never seen one one the USA. I'd love to know the tube complement and circuit design of that one. The Japanese tubes of that era are highly under-rated compared to the Amerex Bugle Boys and other Euro tubes and vintage US RCAs etc, but they are actualy very good and desirable tubes: Matsushita, Toshiba and others. Often vintage tubes are worth more than what they came in these days.
that JVC was indeed brought back by a serviceman. Never seen one one the USA. I'd love to know the tube complement and circuit design of that one. The Japanese tubes of that era are highly under-rated compared to the Amerex Bugle Boys and other Euro tubes and vintage US RCAs etc, but they are actualy very good and desirable tubes: Matsushita, Toshiba and others. Often vintage tubes are worth more than what they came in these days.
Yes,I would like to learn more about the JVC system shown.Japanese systems like that are indeed rare in the US.One of my electronics instructors at the University of South Dakota At Springfeild,SD brought his Trio console to show-didn't see much of it.Was a small unit-at first glance-looked like a small Grundig.Didn't see what tubes it used.At one time-in the 70's Hatachi and Toshiba were importing FM and TV transmitters into the US.they were retrofitted to use US transmitting tube types.Never seen them-just ads in the broadcasting trade magazines on them.
philr
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about JVC...
My grandfather bought a JVC color TV in 1966. My uncle still had it in the early nineties.
My grandfather bought a JVC color TV in 1966. My uncle still had it in the early nineties.
classiccaprice
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I went looking online and did find half of my unit on wortpoint. I guess it was for sale in 2011. I don't have a membership, does anyone else?
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-century-jvc-nivico-reel-reel-134986453
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/mid-century-jvc-nivico-reel-reel-134986453
GE Danish Modern End Tables on Ebay,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mid-century...213?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item3a799c91ad
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mid-century...213?pt=Antiques_Furniture&hash=item3a799c91ad
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twintubdexter
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certainly not weird...
...but very nice, NUTONE wall mounted stereo currently on ebay...$700 BIN price is wishful thinking.
...but very nice, NUTONE wall mounted stereo currently on ebay...$700 BIN price is wishful thinking.
Both very nice to dream about having
whirlcool
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I didn't see a turntable with the GE Danish end table models. There is a switch for it on the amp, but I don't see it in the table. The other table contains record storage.
frontaloadotmy
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Allen
Scroll down on the right of the pictures , the tt is pictured. (I think the
set is solid state crap; but that's just me...)
Scroll down on the right of the pictures , the tt is pictured. (I think the
set is solid state crap; but that's just me...)
whirlcool
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OK, I see it now, thanks for telling me where to find it.
One of our neighbors had a GE Danish moderne stereo that had the same turntable and a very similar amp in it. They bought it in 1965. I remember the "Tonal 1" tonearm. The amp radio scale went horizontal and the selector switches were below that. It sounded ok but not as good as the Zenith danish stereo with the movable flaps over the speakers that we had. The GE sounded a little tinny in comparison.
One of our neighbors had a GE Danish moderne stereo that had the same turntable and a very similar amp in it. They bought it in 1965. I remember the "Tonal 1" tonearm. The amp radio scale went horizontal and the selector switches were below that. It sounded ok but not as good as the Zenith danish stereo with the movable flaps over the speakers that we had. The GE sounded a little tinny in comparison.
Magnavox Continental in Charlotte, NC
On eBay, with a decent opening bid. I didn't want to start up another thread, hoping somehow Tolivac could swing something with this. Has an early American looking base on an otherwise atomic looking cabinet. Dated from 1957-58.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnificent...597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416b0b91e5
On eBay, with a decent opening bid. I didn't want to start up another thread, hoping somehow Tolivac could swing something with this. Has an early American looking base on an otherwise atomic looking cabinet. Dated from 1957-58.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnificent...597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item416b0b91e5
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Very nice Magnavox mono hi-fi-indeed it has a "Bi-amp" power amp behind the speakers-the woofer and a horn tweeter.1958 was sort of a year when stereo was being introduced.so owners of mono systems had to see wether the mono one could be converted-or would they have to buy a whole new stereo system.I HATE EBay-and getting it to me?But the unit is very nice-and in good shape.Its like the situation here for Speed Queen washers---NO dealers for them around-closest is Charlotte,NC.
I can't blame you, but I wanted you to get some consideration for the set. And there's still Craigslist, no matter how futile that seems.
Thank you for bringing it up-it is a very nice one.Its the "logistical" issues--trying to buy it thru EBay-then getting it to me.As you would know Magnavox Hi-fi consoles are HEAVY and DELICATE-so getting it to me and and unloading are the issues.As you would say--there has to be a Magnavox Hi-fi lurking about close to me somewhere.The price on the unit is good.Seeking out a tubed one is quite a hunt.
firedome
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That Nutone and the GE set
clearly are both SS units, making then considerably less valuable, but not necessarily less desireable, for those seeking that look anyway. Nutone was mainly an intercom mfr, so likey less than stellar sound-wise, compared to better consoles at least.
clearly are both SS units, making then considerably less valuable, but not necessarily less desireable, for those seeking that look anyway. Nutone was mainly an intercom mfr, so likey less than stellar sound-wise, compared to better consoles at least.
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RCA Victor Stereophonic Hi-Fidelity System in a Cherry Frenc
I have a RCA Victor Stereophonic Hi-Fidelity System in a Cherry French Provincial Style as pictured above, the one you posted from Ohio. I am in Morristown, TN.
We have MANY antique pictures to share. Thanks for looking.
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I have a RCA Victor Stereophonic Hi-Fidelity System in a Cherry French Provincial Style as pictured above, the one you posted from Ohio. I am in Morristown, TN.
We have MANY antique pictures to share. Thanks for looking.
Amanda Stiles
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