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  1. B

    Help identifying speakers and such?

    Hello All. I have a small collection of speakers that I don't have much info about. Can anyone help me with identifying the Zenith speakers of what I have? Would they be considered high, low or medium range quality etc? I can add more details as needed.
  2. Airjmax

    Zenith "Circle of Sound" Speakers

    I recently acquired a Zenith "Circle of Sound" system. I have read several AK posts about replacing the drivers, but I'd like to connect the speakers to a low-watt receiver first. I have a feeling that a different unit would sound different/better than the Zenith all-in-one. How do I...
    • Airjmax
    • Thread
    • circle of sound zenith
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Brow2070

    Zenith Console Restore & Troubleshooting

    Just picked up a Zenith Tube console I want to restore. It powers on and I have sound coming out of the small tweeters but nothing out of the 12" woofers. I'm going to start with cleaning the pots first before I move on unless there are any other suggestions. Everything inside looks to be...
    • Brow2070
    • Thread
    • console record player stereo stereo console tube turntable zenith
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  4. Brow2070

    Zenith Console Identifications

    Can anyone tell me about this find? About to pick it up tomorrow.
  5. W

    Zenith MN2608

    I am looking to purchase the above model Zenith. I am ok with their asking price. I am not a collector, just looking for a beautiful piece for my living room that sounds decent. The changer needs some work, but other than that is in good condition. Anyone have any experience with these? My...
  6. Zach Nelson

    Preamp for Zenith 7b31

    I just got this sweet sounding 7b31 that has been completely rebuilt and am wondering what would be a good preamp to use that would pair nicely. Right now I'm just using preouts from my Onkyo A5, but would like something to complete this amp on its own. Open to ideas. Tube or SS. Only will be...
  7. Zach Nelson

    Preamp for Zenith 7b31

    I just got this sweet sounding 7b31 that has been completely rebuilt and am wondering what would be a good preamp to use that would pair nicely. Right now I'm just using preouts from my Onkyo A5, but would like something to complete this amp on its own. Open to ideas. Tube or SS. Only will be...
  8. T

    1959 Zenith Question- Capacitor?

    Howdy Folks! I joined this forum because I stumbled upon a 1959 Zenith Rigoletto SFD 2575 L at a local shop, and now it lives with me. Hoping some gurus here might have a pro tip or two on an issue it has. I love this thing, and want to keep it forever!!! Turntable works, stereo works. But...
    • TedB
    • Thread
    • 1959 2575 buzz capacitor hum rigoletto zenith
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  9. D

    Zenith IF Transformer help, K706 Chassis

    Hi Gang - Not sure exactly where to post general Radio Tuner questions... But I'm working on a Zenith K706 Chassis that has a bad IF CAN in the FM section The zenith PN is 95-1864 It crosses to the following Miller 1463 Merit FM-256 Stancor RTC-9046 Workman T654 Does anyone know of sources...
    • dobulee
    • Thread
    • if transformer zenith
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Tuners
  10. BleachedBlck

    Zenith Model ML2685H

    Greetings! Couldn't find anything online about this stereo console. Just to start, if you are reading this, thank you for your help and input. I have what I believe to be a Zenith Model ML2685H stereo console. I found it at Goodwill and it's in relatively great shape. The left speakers don't...
  11. angelaudio

    Yard Sale Find - Zenith TPS47C

    Hello AK’ers I came across this beauty today at a yard sale. I’ll discuss price and all that in the dollars and sense section and you all can state your opinions on it’s value there but I just wanted to discuss function and beauty here. It’s a 1964 Tube powered model and it works surprisingly...
  12. cdogstu88

    IS this Zenith Console Worth $100?

    Hi, i can buy this locally for $100. Owner says that it works fine just needs a new needle. I believe model number is SFD2515. I think they even have the manual. Just looking for a console about this size to play some records on with my kids. Not sure if this is a tube console or not...
  13. J

    New to me Zenith Record Player not loud enough

    I recent aqcuired a Zenith B907 - 1 cabinet and just got a new needle for it and cannot get it to play loud enough. All of the other inputs work great, am, fm, tape deck, and can get so loud, but the record player has to be set to Max to hear it from the speakers. No notible difference when set...
  14. RMSinghas

    Saved a Zenith x960 from the dumpster today!!

    Oh my goodness! They were going to throw her away! In the trash!!! I know she’s a X960, I’m not sure how to tell the year. We got her home and fired her up, like a phoenix riding from the ashes, she crackled then played the sweetest sound!! She’s beautiful, and in excellent condition! I even...
  15. Isaac C.

    Zenith 49CZ852, 49D856, and 49D972 Driver Questions

    Hello everyone, I recently acquired an early 1960s Zenith stereo console. It has the drivers listed above. I have a few questions. Firstly, as anyone familiar with the 49D856 (right) and 49D972 (left) drivers? Secondly, does anyone know what the capacitance value of the capacitor attached to the...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • drivers stereo console zenith
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. O

    Zenith x960 or Y960 or what? Can't find model number

    Hey there. New to this forum. I bought a Zenith 960 on Facebook last week and I am so excited. Its amazing and got a great deal. I've already cleaned her up a bit and replaced a few bulbs. Its so cool. I do have a couple issues though. One is that I can not for the life of me find the model...
    • Ohmboy
    • Thread
    • 960 solid state stereo console zenith
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Solid State
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    Video inquiry-help-troubleshoot locked turntable issue

    Here's a video illustrating my question: I just bought a Zenith stereophonic turntable console from an estate sale. It work and sounded great--aside from a slight scraping noise that the turntable was making. When I clicked the switch over to "REJ" (reject), the turntable locked and although I...
    • lawyerben
    • Thread
    • locked reject switch troubleshooting turntable zenith
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  18. bdeihc

    New to Audiophile u-verse

    Hey All, newbie here... Just got my set-up going. I am new to this and sorta trying to find my footing but here is my set-up... I Inherited my mom's record collection and her husband gave me a TT for free to play them. I am really into vintage things right now and I was really into these vintage...
  19. @udi0$lave

    FREEBIE! Zenith K731

    Picked this up for free via CL last week. It had a mean hum so I cleaned it up, including all of the tube contacts, and she how sounds great considering its age. My wife loves it in her little front room next to her reading chair. Does anyone know if the dial is supposed to light up? I didn't...
  20. scotlawrence

    Zenith replacement bulb, 1982 model R421.

    Hey everyone, im working on my 1982 Zenith R421: (I believe the '82 R421 is Zenith's very last table radio.) Ive taken it apart to clean it, and I want to try to replace the bulb.. The bulb for the lit tuner display is dead: It has only the one bulb.. I would like to replace it.. The...
  21. scotlawrence

    Zenith Circle of Sound, Mid-Fi or Low-Fi? (in the late 60's)

    Hello Audio historians, I am starting a new webpage! :) It is going to be all about the Zenith Circle of Sound. I plan to list all the known models, when they came out, how many consoles, speakers, radios, etc. were in the series. The webpage was started a few days ago, its not *nearly* ready to...
  22. P

    Zenith Portable Phonograph Speaker

    I am currently the proud owner of a Zenith Model #KPS-80... Love it. It is one of those portables that has a three channel tube amp. The speaker cone for the base unit, which is the low-frequency speaker, has crumbled. I’ve done the usual quickie repairs with glue and paper towels, but it...
  23. Awesomeaudio

    Picked up this little Beauty.

    The Zenith Trans- Oceanic Radio. The Royalty of Radios. We had one when I was a small kid and I remember going into Dad's room to play with it as It was a fascinating device. Not sure what had become of it, but I still recall it well and started a search to get one for myself. Finally found a...
  24. O

    Zenith F736W - Anyone have one? Trying to repair.

    Picked up a beautiful, yet mysterious vintage stereo by Zenith this week. After an hour of searching the web, Pinterest revealed 2 pages of an 1974 magazine. Finally, I had found my model number! Anyway, I'm looking to repair the turntable, which doesn't seem to be turning (unless I'm crazy). I...
  25. DangerBoy

    What is/are the most probable cause(s) of this TT problem?

    I'm looking at buying a very cool and very retro Zenith record player and speaker system. I'm guessing it to be mid to late 60s to maybe early 70s. It's the kind with the cylindrical speakers with upwards facing full range drivers and the inverted hyperbolic cones above them to disperse the...
    • DangerBoy
    • Thread
    • auto-return record player retro tonearm turntable vintage zenith
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
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