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motorola

  1. Jxmos

    Motorola HS-696c amp / HS-709d preamp - separation question

    Tube experts, I'm working on a Motorola SK14 console amp/preamp pair and have a question about making the amp a standalone. The amp is a HS-696c that provides plate and heater voltage to 2 12AX7s on the preamp. The preamp also has a bulb wired in with the heaters. If these are separated, do...
    • Jxmos
    • Thread
    • amplifier hs-696c hs-709 motorola standalone
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  2. Work2do

    Motorola SK22DW Solid State Modular Stereo

    I found this unit advertised on CL this past Saturday for ten dollars. Seemed like a great idea to have something to tinker with on a bitter cold, snowy weekend. First at hand was to search for it online and found no images or information other than a 10+ year post on a antique radio site that...
  3. jpatti75

    Shorting Bar? - Motorola HK 45-2 Tuner

    Hi gang, What be the purpose of the shorting bar in this Motorola tuner diagram, and when is it necessary to move it to the Mono or Stereo position? Does it come into play when using a multiplex adapter for FM stereo? Ignorantly yours, JP
    • jpatti75
    • Thread
    • hk45-2 motorola multiplex tuner
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  4. Dav3

    Motorola SH18N Tube Phonograph Restoration - a little help?

    I recently picked up Motorola record player in great cosmetic condition, not sure about the record player yet, and the amp is going to need a lot of work. I haven't played with one of these guys before so I'm hoping for a little help along the way so I don't destroy the poor thing. I've only...
  5. rolf logan

    VM29RC R-Player Motorola

    So, I have been refurbishing a Motorola SK28M Stereo Console. All was going well, until I tried to replace the Cartridge. The manual states the Motorola Part number is 59K649704, but the player has stamped - 59k649492. Not sure if that makes a difference. I replaced some caps in the Amp and...
  6. E

    1961 Motorola Console SK56MB-1A Rebuild

    Hi All, I am new to the forum and hope this is the right one to post this to. I just wanted to say hello and talk about the rebuild I am planning/doing on a 1961 Motorola console with a 3 channel HS968A amp, HS969A pre-amp, HS-996 FM stereo adaptor and record player. I was able to get the...
  7. jpatti75

    Tube Amp - Capacitor Cross Reference?

    Doubtful this fits the category of "best of old tube technology", but I recently picked up a 1960 SK70 3-channel Motorola Tube Console Stereo. :) While it powers and the tubes at least fire, it needs a thorough going through and I imagine at least some of the caps need replacing. Finding...
    • jpatti75
    • Thread
    • capacitors electrolytic motorola sk70
    • Replies: 66
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  8. D

    Disassembling 1958 Motorola SK14M Turntable

    Hello, I've been working on restoring this old SK14M turntable that works fine besides the platform itself slowing/catching while turning occasionally. I believe it just needs some good love and a little cleaning but I cannot figure out how to get into the turning platform itself. I have the...
    • darsen
    • Thread
    • motorola motorola sk14m sk14m turntable turntable disassembly
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  9. LuckyMCM

    Fixing/Restoring Motorola SK30B

    Hello! My family has a wonderful Motorola SK30B cabinet that has been warming our house with music for years. Over the last year, we have been getting increasing spitting noises, background hum, and then one day, the volume just slowly died down to nothing, almost like an invisible hand was on...
  10. consolrepair

    1959 Motorola Console, Gauge Wire?

    Question for all you vintage tube enthusiasts out there. I have an old 1959 Motorola Console, Model SK32W, with 180 Watts amp. The wires inside are frail and old. I feel they may be contributing to a degradation in quality. I don’t know what gauge they are but they are super thin, so like...
    • consolrepair
    • Thread
    • 16-gauge awg console motorola sk32w tube console
    • Replies: 45
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  11. C

    Recognize this speaker?

    Noname inside and out, the tweeter is an old Motorola model but the rest is out of Taiwan. Tweeter: Motorola 212 15d87141e02 Midrange: 8490 K01M04910918-10SM Woofer: 9242 K01W012911114-4SM That's all I was able to get out of this thing. It's easily 20+ years old, there's no crossover board on...
    • Cormy1
    • Thread
    • motorola speaker unidentified unknown
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. J

    1969 VW Motorola Sapphire IX AM Radio Restoration 9SMV

    Today we will be starting the restoration of a 1969 Motorola Sapphire IX Am radio that I picked up from Jason from the Bug ranch. This is a 12 volt model for Types 1,2 and 3. A basic model which also has memory buttons. This is in terrible condition, though complete and appears to be unmolested...
    • JRUBIN
    • Thread
    • motorola sapphire volkswagen
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Solid State
  13. L

    Motorola stereophonic

    Hello, I have a Motorola stereophonic console: model #sk73ma Tubes work but the deck spins slowly, looks like it is rubbing against side, is there a broke part here? Please see photos. Not sure how to keep it from rubbing against side.
  14. B

    Solid State Motorola Console with missing record player/changer

    I just recently bought a solid state Motorola stereo/record player console..The MCM cabinet style was ecactly what Ive been looking for. However this console is missing the record player/changer..This Motorola model number that is SK489GW and is printed on the removable backing that cover that...
    • BrandonBlane
    • Thread
    • motorola motorola chassis fhs2703 motorola chassis fhs2703f motorola sk489 motorola sk489gw motorola solid state stereo/record player console vm record changer vm136rc vm137rc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. DonP1

    Anyone in to Motorola HS-738A monoblocks?

    Neighbor was going to trash a pair of these a couple of years ago. They were made by his grandfather. I saved them. It looks like a home brew project powered speaker. Real plastic formica was in style back then I guess. IMG_1187 by DonP1 posted Jul 26, 2019 at 3:17 PM IMG_1188 by DonP1 posted...
  16. dario54

    Transistor probably shortened, need ugent help

    Today I was reinstalling my beloved 2265 which came back from the tech repair for few small substitutions (power switch and some fuction lamps) into the tight niche where I alowed to put my audio equipment. Connecting all output and speakers cables, with the power switch in OFF position but the...
  17. K

    Motorola custom

    I got a hold of this pic,id love an amp like this
  18. Mperron

    Motorola SK32W Getting it going again

    Hello all! I have talked about this in another thread but it suggested I start a new one. I have a Motorola SK32W that I inherited when I purchased my house. It sat in the garage here in New England probably for 6 years or so until I moved it back in the house this summer. Not being up to...
  19. Gary Mattis

    1963 Magnavox Console El 84 w Sub Wolfer

    I just restored a 1963 Motorola Class A El 84 console with 2 - 8 inch speakers, two tweeters and a 12 inch center sub woofer that has it's own output transformer ! , Certainly this was was way ahead of its time. Has a GE turntable. I hear stuff with this I can't hear on high dollar audio...
  20. V

    Motorola Speakers

    Hello. I am new to this as someone told me about this site. Okay I have a pair of Motorola home speakers that I have refinished. I have looked to try and identify the model number and have had no luck. No stickers, print, nothing on these speakers. They do though have Golden Voice speakers in...
  21. Lee

    Distortion in Voice of Music changer

    In early December I bought a 1960 Motorola console on CL. I've replaced the stylus but I have not replaced the Sonotone 8t cartridge. Even with the new stylus the vocals and horns are often slightly distorted. I am not sure this would require a cart replacement but should should I replace the...
    • Lee
    • Thread
    • console motorola voice of music
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. Harlon

    Motorola ID Help?

    So I showed this from Craigslist to my wife this evening. Now it looks like I may have convinced her that my new hobby isn't such a bad thing. Can anyone help identify either the console or the amp chassis. It looks like it may be one of the 3 channel 6bq5 amps, but not sure. Thanks
    • Harlon
    • Thread
    • console identification motorola
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  23. Motorola SK52W console

    Motorola SK52W console

    My inherited 1961 Motorola stereophonic console from my grandparents.
    • ScottVarn
    • Media item
    • console drexel motorola sk52w tube vintage
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  24. Motorola 21", 1959

    Motorola 21", 1959

    From the estate of an old TV repairman, required only minor repairs. Connected to an older Mallory UHF converter.
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • 1959 21" motorola
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  25. 1957 Motorola 21" Color 21CT2M TS-905

    1957 Motorola 21" Color 21CT2M TS-905

    Still sitting in my garage patiently awaiting attention. I love the styling of this beast!
    • Charlie
    • Media item
    • 1957 21" 21ct2m color motorola ts-905
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
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