Audiophiles, I need a good forum to help me with what I have here…
I’ll try to get some pictures up later. But I have Mom and Dad’s old Airline Stereophonic console radio/record player. It works, but probably needs a little TLC
According to the paperwork (mom kept EVERYTHING) they bought it in December of 1961. I would say it is in better than good shape.
Anyway, a good forum where I could discuss it would be greatly appreciated.
A few quick phone pics. Please disregard the mess in the background. I’m in the process of moving.
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October 07, 2021, 06:23 PM
wreckdiver
Sounds about what my parent's had, I wish you luck because they are classic units.
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October 07, 2021, 06:38 PM
mark123
I think r0gue has some experience with console stereos.
Originally posted by hudr: I’ll try to get some pictures up later. But I have Mom and Dad’s old Airline Stereophonic console radio/record player. It works, but probably needs a little TLC
According to the paperwork (mom kept EVERYTHING) they bought it in December of 1961. I would say it is in better than good shape.
Anyway, a good forum where I could discuss it would be greatly appreciated.
Here ya go. Been a member for over 20 years. Might want to start with the Vintage Gear board.
Try Audiokarma. There might be some people to help you out.
October 07, 2021, 08:59 PM
ArtieS
Hopefully r0gue will see this.
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October 08, 2021, 02:10 PM
hudr
Got some real quick and dirty pics up.
October 08, 2021, 02:17 PM
smschulz
I don't think I would call this "Audiophile" material but vintage it is.
Good Luck
October 08, 2021, 02:40 PM
stoic-one
If it was purchased in 1961, I'd pick through that list of capacitors and probably replace all the electrolytic capacitors, especially in the power supply section. Heck, probably all of them for that matter, but especially the power supply section.
Not even sure I'd plug it in before doing that, although I'm guessing you've already done that since you say it works.
As far as improving the sound, I'd look into replacing the speakers with modern drivers, that's where you'll get the most bang for your buck as far as actual sound quality goes. Pay attention to the speaker impedance values.
That unit probably has a tube amplifier, may want to look at the condition of the tubes as well.
Originally posted by stoic-one: If it was purchased in 1961, I'd pick through that list of capacitors and probably replace all the electrolytic capacitors, especially in the power supply section. Heck, probably all of them for that matter, but especially the power supply section.
Not even sure I'd plug it in before doing that, although I'm guessing you've already done that since you say it works.
it also probably has a 2-prong plug. A grounded 3-prong is also in order.
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Originally posted by stoic-one: As far as improving the sound, I'd look into replacing the speakers with modern drivers, that's where you'll get the most bang for your buck as far as actual sound quality goes. Pay attention to the speaker impedance values.
No, wait. The tone is in the cone. Unless they’re broken, let those vintage speakers live.
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Originally posted by stoic-one: That unit probably has a tube amplifier, may want to look at the condition of the tubes as well.
Yes.
October 09, 2021, 06:11 AM
4MUL8R
Older speakers may have fractures at the flexible support between the cone and the frame. These can be repaired by a speaker repair company.
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I don't think I would call this "Audiophile" material but vintage it is.