Got from a retired Gentleman in Springfield Va. Cosmetically a solid 8.5. Couple of marks on the FISHER WOOD CASE. The Metal Screen is intact and not bent. The AM Antenna may need to be rebuilt as it feels as if the ferrite bar is broken internally. All knob brights are there, and the lettering is a 9.5.
He bought it new in 1968.
Mechanically it works in all modes. The switch gear needs a solid De-Oxit Bath as the FM is intermittent with actuation of the switches. The AM is LOUD AND CLEAR! Sounds very good, rich bass, mids are nice and crisp, and the highs have just a bit of a bite to them. Loudness, Low and High switches plus the FM Mute need Deoxit bad. Phono is good, as is Aux. Tape head jacks have shorting plugs in them.
He had an absolutely gorgeous DUAL 1019 also. Too bad I couldn't meet his price. Original base, cover, short and long spindle, 45 adapter, and complete headshell carrier with cartridge.
I think with a good DeOxit bath, and a tuner cleaning this one will rival or surpass my 500TX.
Pics tomorrow. I'm gonna take a hot shower and hit the hay!
He bought it new in 1968.
Mechanically it works in all modes. The switch gear needs a solid De-Oxit Bath as the FM is intermittent with actuation of the switches. The AM is LOUD AND CLEAR! Sounds very good, rich bass, mids are nice and crisp, and the highs have just a bit of a bite to them. Loudness, Low and High switches plus the FM Mute need Deoxit bad. Phono is good, as is Aux. Tape head jacks have shorting plugs in them.
He had an absolutely gorgeous DUAL 1019 also. Too bad I couldn't meet his price. Original base, cover, short and long spindle, 45 adapter, and complete headshell carrier with cartridge.
I think with a good DeOxit bath, and a tuner cleaning this one will rival or surpass my 500TX.
Pics tomorrow. I'm gonna take a hot shower and hit the hay!