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by Ohiogal
Sat Feb 28, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Yeah, I couldn't be happier with mine! I've been playing it every chance I get. Not only do records and the radio sound wonderful, the Bluetooth-streamed audio sounds fantastic too. The only downside, unfortunately, is that I can't visit this site while I'm using the Bluetooth because there's no way...
by Ohiogal
Thu Feb 12, 2015 4:04 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

I took delivery on the restored unit today! :-) Check it out in action:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5b5HcRSJzc&feature=youtu.be

It turned out beyond awesome! I'm thrilled!! :-)
by Ohiogal
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:53 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Hi everybody! I just wanted to give y'all an update - I found a record player, yay! It turns out that there's a guy in the town where I live who restores vintage phonographs professionally, really seems to know what he's doing, and since I got in touch with him has been on the lookout for a unit wit...
by Ohiogal
Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Matt is correct. I have one of those sets waiting for restoration ( legs are missing from mine) and the one you are showing one is damaged. They are cute as as hell but the tone is somewhat mediocre. My advise is stay away from that one. At any rate you are better off finding one and restoring it o...
by Ohiogal
Thu Jul 31, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

If the cabinet is in good condition, grille cloths not bad, expect a couple hundred for a restoration. This should include a full and proper overhaul of the record changer, as well as the tuner/amp chassis. Speakers should also be checked, replaced if needed. - occasionally they don't fare well ove...
by Ohiogal
Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Zenith X960 Restored
Replies: 7
Views: 1374

Re: Zenith X960 Restored

Nice! :-) Have you taken any video showing that baby in motion? That seems to be very popular on YouTube these days...
by Ohiogal
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:18 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Sadly, the facts are that while these vintage pieces are in demand and quite nice to have, you have to be able to put out the money involved, or else just dream of having one in top shape. Ebay & Craigs List sellers will for the MOST part not be honest with a potential purchaser about the condi...
by Ohiogal
Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

I'm wondering if you've also checked out your local craigslist listings. There's quite a number of old record players, stereos, Victrolas, etc., available in the Toledo area -- For instance: Record Player Search -- http://toledo.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=%22record+player%22 Victrola Search --...
by Ohiogal
Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

It's early 60's - trust me. I've worked on enough of them to know the component layout and styling. Now get it restored, if you wish to enjoy years of pleasure. Thanks, Matt. It's an eBay auction, and I'm still trying to find out from the seller just what kind of condition this unit is in. It start...
by Ohiogal
Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:31 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Re: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Posting a some pictures might help. Okey doke: http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/m2czED7jcfsxcfY68C_ltlQ.jpg http://thumbs4.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mV7Vy_tcnAEyquBS-w0dRPA.jpg The cabinet design says "Early 1960s" to me, but the Colonial styling of the legs and the scrollwork suggest...
by Ohiogal
Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:09 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?
Replies: 25
Views: 2840

Delmonico Nivico 218 EA - date?

Hi all, OK, the unit I was inquiring about earlier turned out to be too big for my space. Thanks for the info, though! Now I have a lead on a Delmonico Nivico 218 EA, in pretty good shape, everything works etc. I can't get a year on it, though. Does anyone know? I can't seem to find too much info ab...
by Ohiogal
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:45 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Need some buying advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 562

Re: Need some buying advice...

Thanks, Matt. I was going to have it professionally gone-over anyway, if I can find anyone in my area who can do the work! Have you ever heard of the Hudson brand? I can't even find anything about them on the Internet.
by Ohiogal
Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Retro Record Players
Topic: Need some buying advice...
Replies: 3
Views: 562

Need some buying advice...

Hi all, I'm in the market for a console stereo, and yesterday came across a nice-looking unit on Craigslist. Here's the listing: http://toledo.craigslist.org/fuo/4575431432.html It's the eighth picture. I went over and looked at the unit. It's a "Hudson" and it powers up and the radio work...
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