Yes-old 8 track decks-the belts WILL need replacement-they get streteched and get glazed so they no longer "grip" and turn the players tape capstan.Same problem with bD radio station cart decks.
Magnavox Console Stereo
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dirtdeviler
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Look at this!!
With inflation that's $1800.11!!!!
With inflation that's $1800.11!!!!
s31463221
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Inflation
I know exactly what you mean! I found an ad for mine as well from 74. It was like $269 or something like that. I ran it through an inflation calculator and in today's money, that would buy you a brand new Aerus Legacy! Mind boggling to say the least! It sort of explains why when you run across these, most of them are in good shape.....they cost so much, the owner took good care of them!
I know exactly what you mean! I found an ad for mine as well from 74. It was like $269 or something like that. I ran it through an inflation calculator and in today's money, that would buy you a brand new Aerus Legacy! Mind boggling to say the least! It sort of explains why when you run across these, most of them are in good shape.....they cost so much, the owner took good care of them!
human
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My, how times have changed...
Back in the day, those things weren't just entertainment devices; they were furniture and people cared for them the same as they would a coffee table or a sideboard.
And in 1974, the average new car stickered for around $5,000 and a new Volkswagen Beetle would only run you about half that. People typically financed their cars for three years back then and leasing was unheard of.
Back in the day, those things weren't just entertainment devices; they were furniture and people cared for them the same as they would a coffee table or a sideboard.
And in 1974, the average new car stickered for around $5,000 and a new Volkswagen Beetle would only run you about half that. People typically financed their cars for three years back then and leasing was unheard of.
dirtdeviler
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Sad news
Sadly i no longer will be getting the Maggie. The seller started acting very sketchy. However i now will be getting a 63 TUBE model Truetone!
Sadly i no longer will be getting the Maggie. The seller started acting very sketchy. However i now will be getting a 63 TUBE model Truetone!
TheSpiritOf76
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ahhhhh...
Was Western Autos brand of equipment. The changer was made by VM The Voice Of Music. Proabably not a bad choice, but the Maggie was defiantly higher end.
Was Western Autos brand of equipment. The changer was made by VM The Voice Of Music. Proabably not a bad choice, but the Maggie was defiantly higher end.
human
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I think that TruTone is likely a re-badged Admiral. The record changer and tuner look just like the Admiral console my parents had when I was growing up. Dad won it on 'The Price is Right' when he and Mom went to New York for their first anniversary in 1962. I would have liked to have taken it when they moved about 20 years ago but I had no place to put it.
s31463221
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Aiden
I'm sorry the first stereo didn't work out for you, but that Truetone looks really nice as well! Do you plan to recap it?
I'm sorry the first stereo didn't work out for you, but that Truetone looks really nice as well! Do you plan to recap it?
dirtdeviler
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Recapping
I'm not sure if i will just yet, my local electronics guy said it probably wont be necessary
I'm not sure if i will just yet, my local electronics guy said it probably wont be necessary
dirtdeviler
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Happy
I might still be getting the Maggie!!!!!
Stay Tuned
I might still be getting the Maggie!!!!!
Stay Tuned
real1shep
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You're such a tease....lol!
Kevin
Kevin
dirtdeviler
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Well she was delivered!!!
human
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Glad you got the one you wanted. Are you still getting the TrueTone as well?
dirtdeviler
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human
No the guy who was selling it texted me right before he was supposed to deliver it saying it was gone. Luckily I never told this guy no and we quickly made a deal.
No the guy who was selling it texted me right before he was supposed to deliver it saying it was gone. Luckily I never told this guy no and we quickly made a deal.
jimjimmunster
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Recapping
If it has the sealed aluminum caps, you shouldn't have to recap it. If it has paper caps or black bumblebee caps, you have to recap it. The old paper caps and bumblebees leak DC voltages across the terminals of the capacitor. This can damage a lot of things within the circuit with prolonged use. Any paper capacitors, even if tested to not leak, are still supposed to only last 15 years. If there in there, get them out.
If it has the sealed aluminum caps, you shouldn't have to recap it. If it has paper caps or black bumblebee caps, you have to recap it. The old paper caps and bumblebees leak DC voltages across the terminals of the capacitor. This can damage a lot of things within the circuit with prolonged use. Any paper capacitors, even if tested to not leak, are still supposed to only last 15 years. If there in there, get them out.
dirtdeviler
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jimjimmunster
yes thank you, I belive thats why my guy said it won't be necessary as it has all aluminum caps. Right now though the record player is out being rebuilt.
yes thank you, I belive thats why my guy said it won't be necessary as it has all aluminum caps. Right now though the record player is out being rebuilt.
real1shep
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Still should check all the caps, diodes and resistors for correct value. It's a lot to assume that everything is OK electronically after 48yrs!
Stuff made in the 80's-90's definitely not...those were the decades that electrolytic caps leaked and showed up from the 90's on. Even Nakamichi's top decks suffered 'orange cap disease' and still do to this day unless they are all replaced. Some leak, some don't. I replace all electrolytic caps with mylar or something better, but the same value & tolerance.
You're not dealing with hi-fi there and finicky op-amps. So you don't have to worry about changing the sound. Gonna sound Maggie mellow no matter what you do.
Kevin
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Stuff made in the 80's-90's definitely not...those were the decades that electrolytic caps leaked and showed up from the 90's on. Even Nakamichi's top decks suffered 'orange cap disease' and still do to this day unless they are all replaced. Some leak, some don't. I replace all electrolytic caps with mylar or something better, but the same value & tolerance.
You're not dealing with hi-fi there and finicky op-amps. So you don't have to worry about changing the sound. Gonna sound Maggie mellow no matter what you do.
Kevin
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texaskirbyguy
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Great thread!
I have two solid state Magnavox consoles and one Zenith tube model. IF they weren't so big I would have more!
DirtDeviler -
The chassis and changer in yours looks to be the same as mine. Very reliable, but will need some cleaner in the pots and switches though. A cleaning of the TT idler and a new needle may be all you need. Caps are aluminum and none of mine have failed. Does your post lamp (if equipped) on the changer work? If not I have a fix. Keep this thread alive with your progress - I am curious to see how it goes. If any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
S31463221 -
Have you tried contact cleaner on all of the pots and switches, as in the tuner band selector switches? This has fixed many of my units. If it has a built in tape deck, the switches in it may need cleaning, too, epecially the internal record/play switch (if the deck records).
See my units inside and out here...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelonerider2005/sets/72157603569011135/
My mom's old '73 Zenith TV finally crapped out so I am working on that now. It cost my dad over 700 back then - wow!
I have two solid state Magnavox consoles and one Zenith tube model. IF they weren't so big I would have more!
DirtDeviler -
The chassis and changer in yours looks to be the same as mine. Very reliable, but will need some cleaner in the pots and switches though. A cleaning of the TT idler and a new needle may be all you need. Caps are aluminum and none of mine have failed. Does your post lamp (if equipped) on the changer work? If not I have a fix. Keep this thread alive with your progress - I am curious to see how it goes. If any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
S31463221 -
Have you tried contact cleaner on all of the pots and switches, as in the tuner band selector switches? This has fixed many of my units. If it has a built in tape deck, the switches in it may need cleaning, too, epecially the internal record/play switch (if the deck records).
See my units inside and out here...
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelonerider2005/sets/72157603569011135/
My mom's old '73 Zenith TV finally crapped out so I am working on that now. It cost my dad over 700 back then - wow!
real1shep
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That one under the cukoo clock looks exactly like what we had in the living room. Then dad went with some kinda Sylvania console. The Sylvania had a decent receiver that could have been pulled out and used elsewhere....I was gonna do that.
Kevin
Kevin
