Scored a Magnavox 2P3763 today

I picked up this console today and am looking for feedback. Here is what I have:

OK,

I took the back off and along with about 2 dozen spider balls, I found the following:

pristine styrofoam speaker enclosures
turntable mechanism in excellent condition
speaker enclosures loaded with horns and 12" driver (maybe 10", forgot to measure)
wimpy high pass filter

I did not open the speaker enclosures; the factory seals were fully intact. Besides, all speakers were working properly. The amplifier and the high pass network both sound very tired. However, the tuner works well and the turntable spins and all turntable functions are working properly. I could not test the stylus or verify that the signal is being processed properly because I have no vinyl (record collection stolen many years ago).

I did hook up a cassette deck and a cheap equalizer - that, coupled with the receiver tone controls, created a pleasing, musical reproduction. Short story, she passed and the speakers sound good!

Any suggestions/experience on how to proceed with updating/upgrading the receiver and the high pass networks would be most welcome. Also, I have very little experience with turntables. I need suggestions on cartridges or stylii (sp?) for the tonearm.

Here are a few pictures:





Link to more pictures:
http://www.micksmothers.net/gallery2...mall+pictures/

A couple of questions:
On the stickers are what appear to be part numbers. Does a comprehensive list of these numbers exist and do they identify the speakers?
The turntable tag says Made in England. What does that signify about the TT?

Thanks for looking.

Sweet unit!! Magnavox Astrosonic Console from the 70's I wouls assume.

A few things: The link you provided does not work.

The turntable is a Collaro. They were making them for Magnavox in the 70's. Located in england.

For the stylus I would recommend Ebay - Dannysneedles. He provided me with one just a few weeks ago for my Magnavox 1973 unit. It was $7.12 shipped. Can't argue with that. You should have a model number for that console on one of the tags that you spoke of. Most of the magnavox units used the same stylus.

I must also add that your turn table unit is EXACTLY like my unit. I picked up my console about a month ago for $50. Made in 1973 and it's hand painted. A beautiful unit. I have pics posted in the other "pride & joy" sub-forum. Mine also came with the manual - I may be able to scan it if you need a copy - just need to get my scanner working. Let me know.

Enjoy your new unit - it looks nice.

Thanks for the reply and the information!

Here is the correct link:

http://www.micksmothers.net/gallery2/v/Billy/Magnavox+Console/small+pictures/

I would LOVE to have a copy of the manual; thanks for the offer! I will go look at your unit in a sec.

No problem. Link works great. A very nice unit indeed. I have friend who has one very similar. A piece of americana for sure. I'll need to stop by my dad's to scan the manual as my scanner is not compatible with XP - another upgrade needed - oh well. Regardless, give me a few days to a week and I'll post a link to the files.

I picked up my console about a month ago for $50.

I picked mine up for $50 as well; must be the going rate these days.

I sent you a PM from the other site. Let me know if you got it.

Got the pics - Thanks!

I just bought Magnavox 2P3763, run #4, pecan, and I am having a had time figuring out what stylus to buy for it, or what year it was made. I have researched as much as I can with no luck. It is in wonderful condition. I have a newer stand-alone player hooked up to it so I can play records in the meantime. I am very new to this. Any help would be great!