Need info on my magnavox console please!

I purchased this console from a friends grandma....She was the original owner and it's in perfect condition with everything still working. What I am wondering is what year it is and some specs on this unit. She is no longer here and he didn't know much about it so I need help from you guys. The model number on the back says 1st 635, walnut, serial 309120. I know that it is an astro-sonic solid state but that's about it. I will post pictures if I can figure out how to. Thanks

Here's a link to a couple photos http://imageshack.us/g/855/nicscam234.jpg/

WELCOME TO THE BOARD, ASTRO-SONIC!

I won't go on a tirade about newbies not reading older posts, so I'll try to be of some help. Your console looks to be about 1966, and if you remove the back panel of of the unit, there should be:

(1) a date sticker on the receiver barely the size of a postage stamp like "Chassis, 10/65" (October, 1965);


(2) possibly another one that may say something like "Chassis, R204-13-10" or that number could be stamped in big letters on the chassis. The one pictured above is an A575-01-00 chassis and there may be another stamp somewhere on it;

(3) turntable model number on a sticker on the underside of the turntable, can't recall a date sticker on that.



Before getting a new needle, get the number off the CARTRIDGE. It's also considered a separate entity.



Each section is treated as a separate entity and has it's own service manual. Forget about the Cabinet model/serial numbers. Cabinets have been used for several years, so they may house upgraded turntable/amp/receiver combinations throughout that cabinet line. That's why it's important to have the model number from each section in YOUR cabinet.



Okay, I'm babbling again and sorry for so verbose. Just wanted to give you an overview on how things are packaged in a [at least my] Maggies and/or consoles in general. You may have to get a flashlight and mirror to look on your receiver to find the date and/or model sticker(s). You're lucky to have a console that is fully functioning.

Again, Welcome to the Board! --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona

Thanks for the info Bobby.....I am going to find a 1/4 socket and take that panel off to see what I can find

Update: I took the back off and determined it is a 1964....all of the stickers are dated 1/64 or 2/64. The turntable model number was W.604.06.02

tried to take some pics inside of it but it was difficult to get my camera to focus...anyways take a look and thanks again for your help.
http://imageshack.us/g/709/026gl.jpg/

You're on the right track, Astro-Sonic. --BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona

Hi
I also have the same magnavox. I was wondering how to set the auxiliary up. Where do I find that?

I'm not sure as to what you mean by "set up".

Aux In/Out jacks on the back of the consoles are for plugging in an external Cassette/8-track/Reel-to-Reel unit. Of course, they'll also accept a CD player, but the bass vibrations from the lid/sliding top will make the CD skip if it's placed there, unless you have a unit insulated to block vibrations/shock.

Just speaking for myself, my CD machines are just too sensitive to vibration and have to use them elsewhere and not sitting on a Maggie sliding top. A decent cassette deck or other tape media works fine for me.--BB

Bobby Basham
Tucson, Arizona