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Hi I'm Ted and wanted to introduce myself and show of my favorite piece which I currently use daily as my primary Stereo. I use my PC soundcard to playback my mp3's and CD's throu the tape input sections of two amps in the console. The Changer works also. A nice old guy in California fixed it for me (the record changer) I added the additional amp myself from a yardsale aquisition of the same model which was beyond help. I'm trying to add pictures to this message, hope it works.

audiophile559 wrote:Hi I'm Ted and wanted to introduce myself and show of my favorite piece which I currently use daily as my primary Stereo. I use my PC soundcard to playback my mp3's and CD's throu the tape input sections of two amps in the console. The Changer works also. A nice old guy in California fixed it for me (the record changer) I added the additional amp myself from a yardsale aquisition of the same model which was beyond help. I'm trying to add pictures to this message, hope it works.

That is a beautiful piece. I just joined because I recently bought a vintage Grundig Majestic Stereo Console. I haven't picked it up yet but I am anxious to start updating it. It's something I've wanted all my life.

Thanks for the kind word Larry. Enjoy Your Grundig Majestic. I've never have the pleasure of hearing one, but they sure look lovely. What year is the one you're getting? Best wishes, Ted

audiophile559 wrote:Thanks for the kind word Larry. Enjoy Your Grundig Majestic. I've never have the pleasure of hearing one, but they sure look lovely. What year is the one you're getting? Best wishes, Ted

I'ts surprising how little information is available on the internet for these consoles. I'm guessing late '50's to mid '60s. It's tube powered and stereo. That means it can't be too much earlier than 1958-59. Stereo was not common before that. By the late '60's they were all transistorized. A couple of things stand out in my mind. First, listening to the SW bands was really mind expanding for a kid growing up in post war Chicago. Second, the sound was truly awesome for it's day. Third, like your RCA, they were works of art and looked better than they sounded. I have some pictures from eBay but I'll take and post some of my own when I get my hands on it.

I'm not sure what the tube compliment or speakers are for the Grundig, but I couldn't be happier with the sound I get from my Victor. If all the components are working right I'm sure you'll like the sound of the Majestic as well. Regards, Ted