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by amglow
Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:27 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: FREE Philco 38-690 at the curb!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2044

Re: FREE Philco 38-690 at the curb!!

pictures from the post.
by amglow
Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: FREE Philco 38-690 at the curb!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2044

FREE Philco 38-690 at the curb!!

Just found this on FB MarketPlace:

Free Philco 38-690 at the curb! Near Shawnee, KS. Looks complete. Someone needs to drop what they are doing and go snag this radio.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... ?ref=saved
by amglow
Sun May 12, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: 1947 Magnavox Windsor Found in NJ!
Replies: 4
Views: 4211

1947 Magnavox Windsor Found in NJ!

Found on FB Marketplace in New Jersey! Nice, clean example of the first generation Windsor. No speaker doors and three tweeter array instead of the later horn versions. Even has the original owners manual. Someone needs to save this beautiful Maggie! It even has the FM tuner that was a separate opti...
by amglow
Sun May 12, 2024 1:48 am
Forum: Magnificent Magnavox
Topic: 1949 Magnavox Embassy TV/Radio/Phono Console
Replies: 5
Views: 6379

1949 Magnavox Embassy TV/Radio/Phono Console

Picked this beauty up earlier this week. I never thought I'd ever see one close enough to make it worth my while. However, this popped up on Marketplace about three hours from me last weekend. I don't really have the room, but couldn't resist. Not only was it close, but it is the most complete origi...
by amglow
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: Nice Fisher Futura for $100
Replies: 0
Views: 751

Nice Fisher Futura for $100

Marketplace has a nice MCM Fisher Futura for $100. Not mine, just putting it out there. It’s in Glenn Bernie, MD.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... browse_tab
by amglow
Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:03 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: Free Motorola 3 Channel Console
Replies: 1
Views: 833

Free Motorola 3 Channel Console

Not mine. Someone safe this fine Motorola console! Looks like a 1962 tube set.

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... ref=search
by amglow
Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Finds
Topic: 1961 Magnavox Imperial for FREE in Alabama
Replies: 2
Views: 953

1961 Magnavox Imperial for FREE in Alabama

Not mine, but someone should snag this Maggy Imperial. The price is right!

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... f=newsfeed
by amglow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:49 pm
Forum: Motorola
Topic: 1962 Motorola 23SF8WAF stereo theatre
Replies: 3
Views: 12086

1962 Motorola 23SF8WAF stereo theatre

Good morning, Here for your review and comment is a 1962 Motorola 23SF8WAF three channel stereo B&W TV that followed me home in August of 2018. it is housed in a Drexel Declaration cabinet. I think the control panel is one of the nicest designed I've ever seen. Quite sleek and modern looking. No...
by amglow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 12:06 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New/Old and Confused!
Replies: 18
Views: 28302

Re: New/Old and Confused!

Good morning Bill,

That is the Fisher dynamic range expander.
Dynamic_Range_Expander_control.jpg


Here is the description from the 1947-48 Fisher Anniversary 24 brochure.
Fisher_Anniversary24_1947-1948_m.jpg
by amglow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:20 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New/Old and Confused!
Replies: 18
Views: 28302

Re: New/Old and Confused!

Hi Chris,

Yes, 7C5 push pull. 6V6 octal equivalent.
by amglow
Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:35 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New/Old and Confused!
Replies: 18
Views: 28302

Re: New/Old and Confused!

That "The Fisher" avatar was created from an image of a unique Fisher console I got out of the Philadelphia area. It's the only one I've ever seen. The model HNP 50 Jensen speaker code indicates 44th week of 1949 build date. So I would say this console is very early 1950. The console has a...
by amglow
Sun Aug 20, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Fisher
Topic: This Fisher Custom Console Started My Obsession
Replies: 4
Views: 12327

This Fisher Custom Console Started My Obsession

Good afternoon fellow console enthusiasts, This Fisher custom console is what started my vintage console obsession. I found this locally in July, 2014 for $75. It's basically a Custom Electra I in a custom MCM cabinet. It houses the Fisher K-14 receiver, a collaro record changer and a 30 watt Univer...
by amglow
Sat Aug 19, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New/Old and Confused!
Replies: 18
Views: 28302

New/Old and Confused!

Hi all! I've been inactive for at least a couple of years and lost touch with the vintage hifi/console groups. I ran across this site yesterday and when I went to sign up, I realized I've been a member for over two years! :shock: I recognize many of the members here and could have sworn I had posted...