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by acspin
Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:22 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skipping
Replies: 32
Views: 6983

Re: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skippin

Bobby,

I love seeing pictures of that Santiago. It's a beauty! How much does that thing weigh? I had to haul my RCA victrola console up to the second floor, and these things are BEASTLY! It's easily 250lbs and looks about half the size of that santiago...Lol.
by acspin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skipping
Replies: 32
Views: 6983

Re: magnavox micromatic turntable - new records keep skippin

Plus, the penny trick is not a good idea if you wish to keep your vinyl in good shape.
by acspin
Fri Apr 15, 2011 1:38 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: RCA Victrola
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

Re: RCA Victrola

I'm pretty sure this console is not a New Vista. It has the older RCA victrola logo and doesn't say New Vista like other RCA consoles. It's mostly solid wood. There are some particle board trim panels here and there though, but nothing that would prevent a refinishing. The cartridge is High-Capacity...
by acspin
Thu Apr 14, 2011 3:42 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: RCA Victrola
Replies: 6
Views: 1463

RCA Victrola

Hello there, I stumbled upon an RCA Victrola Console for 5 bucks. She is in relatively bad shape, cosmetically, but the sound is AMAZING. I was dead set on an Astro Sonic, I love the styling and I've heard the sound is great on those too, but no one here in tucson (about 5 people) wanted less than 1...
by acspin
Tue Apr 12, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: The Collectors Lounge
Topic: I want to learn vintage electronics repair/restoration
Replies: 16
Views: 13389

Re: I want to learn vintage electronics repair/restoration

That is some really good refinishing deash! What paint/stain do you use? Did you sand the console down? I just picked up a beat up Victrola Solid State console that needs alot of refinishing. :shock:
by acspin
Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:33 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic
Replies: 10
Views: 3075

Re: Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic

I think everyone in Tucson has gone crazy:

http://tucson.craigslist.org/atq/2274333140.html

600$ if fully reconditioned :lol:
by acspin
Wed Mar 23, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic
Replies: 10
Views: 3075

Re: Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic

Hi Bobby, Thanks so much for all the info! It's awesome that there is a local enthusiast here :mrgreen: . I have mainly searched Goodwills and a few thrift shops on 22nd and the Carondelet thrift store on St.Mary's. The only one I've seen, which prompted me to research it and then discover the wonde...
by acspin
Wed Mar 23, 2011 1:58 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic
Replies: 10
Views: 3075

Looking for a Magnavox Astro Sonic

Hi there, I recently became interested in vinyl. I was visiting family in Texas and we had dinner one night over at one of my uncle's friend's house. I'm not sure what his setup was like, but after dinner he played some Coltrane. I was amazed by the quality of the sound, the depth, the dynamics, the...
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