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Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 2:56 pm
by Dakotaray
I bought a Magnavox Windsor mine has the 15” Woofer & the Steven’s Horn. It has the 2-Speed Webster Chicago Turntable & I found a Mint (3—Speed) Webster Chicago Turntable that was Manufactured in 1949. I also found (2) Original Steel (45—RPM
Adaptors). I will get it in June I have to get it shipped from the East Coast. I’m looking for MX-850 Magnavox Turntable but haven’t located one yet.

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 3:16 pm
by electra225
Nice find! If you would be good enough to complete your registration, specifically post your location in your user profile, that would be much appreciated. We hope you enjoy the forum and welcome aboard!

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 3:29 pm
by 19&41
Good looking console! That is one of the most desirable Magnavox models. Congratulations and welcome to the forum!

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 4:04 pm
by TC Chris
Looking forward to reports on how it sounds....

Chris Campbell

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 23, 2026 5:11 pm
by danrclem
Good find. Make sure you have help to move it because it's very heavy and it's hard to find a place to hold on to. It's very difficult for two men to move.

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 12:13 am
by William
Welcome aboard, and nice find, I think I am jealous. The horn is a rare find, at least that is what I have heard. Looking forward to more photos, more story, and your opinion of how it sounds.

Reinforcing what Electra 225 said, please read through the RULES and then complete numbers 13, 14, 15, which will complete your registration and allow you to have full access to the forum.

Bill

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 1:50 am
by electra225
Dakotaray, you were asked, twice, to post your location in your user profile to gain full access to the forum. You haven't done that, so we won't approve your future posts unless and until you comply with this request. If you want to be on the forum, you will need to follow the rules like everyone else.

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 4:24 pm
by Conelrad
That style of post-war Maggie was one of the best engineered models ever built by them.

Powerful PP amplifiers, with full audio spectrum tuner designs, speaker systems to match.

D

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 7:52 pm
by TC Chris
Conelrad wrote: ↑Sun May 24, 2026 4:24 pm That style of post-war Maggie was one of the best engineered models ever built by them.

Powerful PP amplifiers, with full audio spectrum tuner designs, speaker systems to match.

D
I've always wondered why my 1951-ish model 477, chassis CR216, didn't have a HF speaker, since Magnavox seemed to sprinkle them around generously. Later, even lower-end models would have cone-type tweeters at least. And horns seemed to be in favor for the next step up. They didn't cheap out on the changer, so why did they skip one cheap speaker?

Chris Campbell

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sun May 24, 2026 11:57 pm
by electra225
Magnavox was famous/infamous for their mixing and matching of components, many times in the same year. Many models could be had with components that were not technically "standard" fitments. My stereo theater has 12" side-firing woofers. If it didn't have remote control, they would have been 15". I think there was an upper portion for a Windsor that included the FM converter and the TV chassis on FBM awhile back. A friend sent me a notification, but I can't find it anymore. The problem I have with the Windsor is it's size and the fact it isn't stereo. Arguably the best Magnavox ever built. The Concert Grand was intended for it's replacement, but the numbers crunchers ruined that effort. If they had combined a Concert Grand and a Stereo Theater, they would have created a stereo Windsor. ;)

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 4:04 pm
by Motorola minion
Thanks for posting your model 134 Windsor. Mine is similarly equipped and has a Webcor changer that I have not worked on yet.

Is the record changer you are looking for the model that has a reject function activated from a button on the control panel?

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 8:03 pm
by hermitcrab
never actually saw one before.... nice find!

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 10:06 pm
by electra225
I wonder if the OP has headed for greener pastures? He hasn't responded since the first day.

Re: Magnavox Windsor Console

Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 10:30 pm
by William
That would be my guess.

Bill