1957 Phonola 856
Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2026 3:05 am
Got this gal back together and I am impressed with how
good it sounds.
I like the stylized "Phonola" emblem on the cabinet.
I took Greg's general advice on increasing the cathode bypass cap
to enhance the bass. (50L6 output in this case)
I really like this 3 tube hot chassis amp's design.
There is VERY low hum after you're done with
the re-cap.
I wonder if the grounded extra secondary OPT winding
helps with hum ?
Speakers must be removed prior to chassis removal.
This is the 3rd player I worked on that used the
exact same amp.
Most recent was the Firestone record player I posted.
The tone control is a 3-way capacitor selector.
The Sonotone 2-T cartridge is still performing well.
I may go back with a new Pfanstiehl, so that stereo
records can be played, it I sell it.
I played some scratched up older early 1960's jazz records and
they sounded great, even with the 2-T cart.
good it sounds.
I like the stylized "Phonola" emblem on the cabinet.
I took Greg's general advice on increasing the cathode bypass cap
to enhance the bass. (50L6 output in this case)
I really like this 3 tube hot chassis amp's design.
There is VERY low hum after you're done with
the re-cap.
I wonder if the grounded extra secondary OPT winding
helps with hum ?
Speakers must be removed prior to chassis removal.
This is the 3rd player I worked on that used the
exact same amp.
Most recent was the Firestone record player I posted.
The tone control is a 3-way capacitor selector.
The Sonotone 2-T cartridge is still performing well.
I may go back with a new Pfanstiehl, so that stereo
records can be played, it I sell it.
I played some scratched up older early 1960's jazz records and
they sounded great, even with the 2-T cart.