Phonoland

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I just found a Magnavox Astro-Sonic that I thought was pretty awesome, cause it was in good shape and not as big as some I've seen. It's only like 4 feet long unlike some I thought I read said 6 feet. I'm in a dorm, so i can't really handle that big. I really just wanted to kind of know around what year and stuff this thing was made and if anyone knew anything about it. I haven't really seen this model. So I didn't know if I got the style no one liked or something haha. I read some go for a few hundred dollars. Do you think I could get like 150? I realize they are very common so I only paid 50 bucks but didn't know if I could make 50 bucks on it. I appreciate your help and I apologize if you all are sick of these kind of questions. I just didn't know who else to ask.
Model #7P3723
Wood-Pecn(which i'm guessing is pecan lol)
Serial #4348905
Run # 1

The Astrosonic (transistorized) consoles are not as "in demand" as the older tube sets.
From what you've posted, I think 50 bucks is twice what they go for in thrift shops.
Sorry, t'aint worth much.

If you remove the back and look on the radio chassis you should find a small sticker:

Radio/Chasssis
R202-02-10
01/68 (for January, 1968)

The pic below is older and came from an Astro-Sonic 100 amp dated October, 1965.


Underside of the turntable, you'll find a sticker like W620-xx-xx. This is just a sample of the turntables you may find in these beauties.





Somebody over at MagnavoxFriends.com posted some brochures of the mid- to late-60's Consoles. Actually, there are hundreds of pics there including 70's units, and your console may be pictured.

Best of luck to you, but don't expect big bucks. --BB


Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona