So far, none of my controls are scratchy, but that dosen't mean that I won't clean them soon! And I do have some Deep Purple lp's that I really should try out on it...So, what you're saying is that if I played Smoke on the Water loud enough, that the dust in the room would blow away automatically at...

Thanks PhonoMike for your offer to help me out with a spindle. Do you need anymore info other than the fact that it's a 1964 AstroSonic? You can email me at hardriverocks@yahoo.com

Thanks for all the help! I commend you for being at an age when most people you hang out with, unfortunately do not share your enthusiasm. My parents always had cheap, portable stereos (mostly gifts from my dad's work)...and when we visited friends houses that had a Maggie in their living room...wow...

Wondering if anyone knows where I can get a 45rpm adapter for my 1964 Astro Sonic...the original handbook (with a blank warantee!)states that on some models, the adapter is an optional item. I guess they never thought that people might like to play their 45's on their new record player! Go figure. T...

Just thought I'd join up since purchasing this console yesterday...which is in excellent condition! I could hardly wait for my buddy to get home from his work so he could assist me with unloading and set up. Actually, he thought I was nuts for procurring such a "monster"...only after a cou...