Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

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Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Shawnzy5000 » Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:42 pm

So far I have been unsuccessful finding out any info on this console, found this forum and thought I'd try to ask here. Any info would be good, thanks.
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by MattTech » Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:32 am

It's an early 60's entertainment center with the television chassis ripped out of it.
It will require a complete restoration of the remaining components before any use.
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Shawnzy5000 » Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:35 pm

MattTech wrote:It's an early 60's entertainment center with the television chassis ripped out of it.
It will require a complete restoration of the remaining components before any use.


Thanks for that info, any idea on the model/model number at all? Also, do you think it is worth restoring, or is there a good chance its played its last record?

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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by MattTech » Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:52 am

Shawnzy5000 wrote:
MattTech wrote:It's an early 60's entertainment center with the television chassis ripped out of it.
It will require a complete restoration of the remaining components before any use.


Thanks for that info, any idea on the model/model number at all? Also, do you think it is worth restoring, or is there a good chance its played its last record?


Those "tube" consoles sound great once restored.
The "tv" area can be fitted with a smaller flat screen, or shelving, or simply blocked off.
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Bobby Basham » Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:54 pm

The model numbers should be posted on some stickers on the back/inside the cabinet. I don't know if yours is completely tube, but I have one where the TV chassis had a gazillion tubes, but the amp/receiver is solid-state. I ripped out the TV and made a storage unit in that space.

I like the idea of mounting a flat screen TV in there because they have audio out jacks which would easily connect to the amp. You're basically left with the turntable and the audio portion so I would get those serviced. You should be able to find a date sticker on the receiver such as "chassis 10/65", and another sticker for the model number.

I'm completely gutting mine because I have a nicer cabinet and an AS-100 receiver and amp to use. I'll keep the turntable, but use that original low-powered amp for the garage or patio.

Rather than chopping up the cabinet, I'm gonna remove all the speaker panels, screen it in and make a brooder for raising baby chicks. The sliding tops will facilitate access to them. Nothing gone to waste. --BB

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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by DoghouseRiley » Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:23 am

Bobby Basham wrote:The model numbers should be posted on some stickers on the back/inside the cabinet. I don't know if yours is completely tube, but I have one where the TV chassis had a gazillion tubes, but the amp/receiver is solid-state. I ripped out the TV and made a storage unit in that space.

I like the idea of mounting a flat screen TV in there because they have audio out jacks which would easily connect to the amp. You're basically left with the turntable and the audio portion so I would get those serviced. You should be able to find a date sticker on the receiver such as "chassis 10/65", and another sticker for the model number.

I'm completely gutting mine because I have a nicer cabinet and an AS-100 receiver and amp to use. I'll keep the turntable, but use that original low-powered amp for the garage or patio.

Rather than chopping up the cabinet, I'm gonna remove all the speaker panels, screen it in and make a brooder for raising baby chicks. The sliding tops will facilitate access to them. Nothing gone to waste. --BB




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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Ron Rich » Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:47 am

OMG !!!!!
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by MattTech » Sun Feb 07, 2016 2:45 am

Ron Rich wrote:OMG !!!!!
Ron Rich :lol:


What??
You gotz somthing against baby chicks?
Easter is coming ya know, bozo.... :)
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Ron Rich » Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:06 am

Matt
YEA--I "gotz something" against them and all annimules,--it's called "poop" ( in "nice" circles)--My Dog is xcepted, as he has learnet to poop. leaving a clean end for pick-up-- 8) Ron Rich


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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Bobby Basham » Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:01 pm

Chicken poop is rich in nitrogen and makes for some of the best fertilizer you can find and best used for composting. When done right, it actually turns into a rich, dark material like potting soil. --BB

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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Ron Rich » Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:46 pm

OK Bobby,
Even tho I have virtually lost my sense of smell over 50 years ago--I STILL re-call that chicken poop STINKS !! :lol: :roll:
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by MattTech » Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:20 pm

Ron Rich wrote:OK Bobby,
Even tho I have virtually lost my sense of smell over 50 years ago--I STILL re-call that chicken poop STINKS !! :lol: :roll:
Ron Rich


And I bet your wife thinks the same thing about your farts. :lol:
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Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console

by Ron Rich » Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:19 pm

X-cuze-a-me--MY, farts do not stink- !! :D :lol: Ron Rich

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