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Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:42 pm
by Shawnzy5000
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
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:32 am
by MattTech
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.
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:35 pm
by Shawnzy5000
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?
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2016 2:52 am
by MattTech
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.
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2016 11:54 pm
by Bobby Basham
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
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:23 am
by DoghouseRiley
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
I can just imagine it.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcoqeNdMAfA
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:47 am
by Ron Rich
OMG !!!!!
Ron Rich
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 2:45 am
by MattTech
Ron Rich wrote:OMG !!!!!
Ron Rich
What??
You gotz somthing against baby chicks?
Easter is coming ya know, bozo....
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2016 3:06 am
by Ron Rich
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--
Ron Rich
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 1:01 pm
by Bobby Basham
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
Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:46 pm
by Ron Rich
OK Bobby,
Even tho I have virtually lost my sense of smell over 50 years ago--I STILL re-call that chicken poop STINKS !!
Ron Rich
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 9:20 pm
by MattTech
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 !!
Ron Rich
And I bet your wife thinks the same thing about your farts.
Re: Trying to identify this Magnavox Stereo Console
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2016 10:19 pm
by Ron Rich
X-cuze-a-me--MY, farts do not stink- !!
Ron Rich
