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  1. KeithA0000

    Wavemagnet antenna

    Sorry if this is a stupid question, but... What's with the 3 wires on the Zenith Wavemagnet antenna? Just for fun, I'd like to use one as an AM antenna for one of my receivers, but 3 wires?!?
  2. A

    Zenith X954 year?

    Hi. Found this huge Zenith X954 Chassis 26xt20 in my mother-in-law's basement. Not sure if it works but am going to go back over with extension cord to find out. Try to find out how old it is. I've googled it and cannot find it anywhere. Would love to move it over to my house and use it to...
  3. hertzdonut

    Zenith Cobra-Matic TT in 1956 movie, "The Opposite Sex"

    My wife and I were watching the 1956 movie, "The Opposite Sex" when I spotted this in one of the scenes. I backed up the movie (thanks, Tivo!) hit pause, and grabbed a shot with my phone. Hitting the net, I see that it's a Zenith Cobra-Matic. (Really? Cobra-matic??) Pretty cool looking though...
  4. Bryanosaurus

    Zenith Allegro Repair

    Hi All, I recently purchased an old Zenith Allegro console system from a second hand store. It seems like everything works and sounds great except for the turntable itself. No matter what I try, I can't get the platter to turn. When turning on manual mode and turning the platter by hand, can...
    • Bryanosaurus
    • Thread
    • allegro idler wheel motor issues turntable zenith
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. M

    Zenith MC 7040 repair questions

    I'm fairly new to audio equipment, but I recently put together a system in a small room with an old (late 70's I think) Zenith MC 7040, and a pair of PSB 500i's. It sounds quite good to my ear, but I noticed quite a lot of dust inside of the Zenith when I looked through the vents. I was thinking...
    • MaxO933
    • Thread
    • psb receiver repair zenith zenith mc 7040
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: DIY
  6. B

    Zenith 4 channel receiver help

    I have a zenith console model F941p. It have this decoder mode switch with matrix I , Discrete, and Matrix II I tried looking for a owner's manual with no luck Just wondering what it function is I have a hunch but not 100 percent sure
  7. B

    Phonograph help

    I just purchased this console a few days ago and I have been looking it over. The phonograph on it needs some help. It turns on and turns which is a good sign. One problem with it though. The needle is gone and I havent a clue on how to replace and or place a new one in it...
  8. Tubeglowpio

    Zenith Tube Radio S-58040 Schematic please

    Hi everyone, was wondering if anyone had a schematic for a zenith S-58040, want to fix this baby up nice. I'll post pics when done. Thank you!
  9. Drewconner75

    Zenith allegro NO DIAL LIGHTS

    Zenith Allegro combo phono 8 track unit, recapped, 8 track recapped new belt, everything's working like a champ, am fm fm stereo, tape, all great, EXCEPT THE FUSE LAMPS AND TUNER INDICATOR WONT LIGHT, the FM stereo lights up when I flip it 2 a.m. instead of the am fuse lamp. Strange behavior...
  10. dstroup

    Zenith SF2500 Reverse Phase Question

    I recently acquired a 1961/1962 Zenith SFF2500 console. It has a 4D20 amplifier (3 channel). The original turntable has been replaced with a Garrand SL 55B and a Realistic 42-2930 Solid State Stereo Pre-Amp was added as well. I would like to connect my iPod to this console. In a separate...
  11. dstroup

    Help: Zenith Console iPod Hookup Wiring

    DISCLAIMER: I’m a newbie and really don’t know what I’m doing for the most part when working on vintage tube consoles. I recently picked up this 1961/62 Zenith SFF2500 Stereo Console. It appears that a previous owner replaced the previous turntable with a Garrand SL 55B and installed a...
    • dstroup
    • Thread
    • console ipod sff2500 stereo tube wiring zenith
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  12. dstroup

    Request: Help Identify Zenith Console

    Could anyone here help me identify this Stereo Console? I am picking her up later this evening (free post on local CL), but don’t know a thing about Zenith consoles. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Seller said that he thinks it hasn't been used in 40 years. Yikes!
    • dstroup
    • Thread
    • identify model stereo console tubes zenith
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  13. S

    Zenith aleegro IS4040 please help.

    Hi everyone, I apologize if this has been covered I have been searching for help with this unit for a month now and cant seem to find any real help. I have I believe a 70s zenith allegro is4040. I have managed to remove the stuck platter and the big gear underneath it. I know I have to re-lube...
    • sammd
    • Thread
    • allegro bsr help is4040 repair turntable zenith
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  14. B

    Zenith Y940 Help

    Hello all, I recently bought a house in suburban Chicago that came with a very large Zenith console stereo unit. Not knowing much about these types of electronics, I was hoping someone could help me understand the approximate value of this unit. I have plugged it in and the FM radio works...
  15. J

    62 Zenith Microtouch 2g changer help

    I'm attempting to clean and lube my Zenith changer as it's been making noise when it rotates which is then being picked up by the cartridge. Trouble is after i get the platter off, i can't get the carousel off underneath. When i pull up on the carousel (picture attached) it comes up a little...
    • jbarrack
    • Thread
    • record changer record player turntable zenith
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. D

    Zenith A589 Solid State

    Hi Everyone! I'm new to the website and was referred from Reddit. I am really excited to start the hobby (eventually probably an addiction) of listening to Vinyl and collecting it. That being said I am looking for my first set up and came across a Zenith A589 solid state on Craigslist. I...
    • Dtc21
    • Thread
    • a589 solid state turntable zenith
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Solid State
  17. D

    Help w/ Zenith MM2604

    Got my hands on a Zenith record console, and everything looks good. The turntable is powered, but not spinning. Think it will need some new components. Question is, I'm trying to dig up a manual or any info on the chassis. Haven't had much luck. My biggest concern is that the chassis is "hot"...
  18. Zenith Chromacolor 14dc15 chassis

    Zenith Chromacolor 14dc15 chassis

    Found at thrift store, Tube set with a few transistors and 1 color demod IC, No date on chassis but part date codes at 1974
    • mr_fixer
    • Media item
    • chromacolor portable zenith
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  19. 1977 Zenith Chromacolor II with remote 13JC10

    1977 Zenith Chromacolor II with remote 13JC10

    Found at thrift store, in this condition, even with the one button remote. Chassis 13JC10, 13VAMP22 CRT
    • mr_fixer
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    • chromacolor color command space tv zenith
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Member Galleries
  20. Zenith 20YT20 Nude

    Zenith 20YT20 Nude

    The is the solid state receiver unit from a late '60s Zenith console. Power range is around 10-15wpc (guesstimate). Of course the rest of the essential components are on the underside... A better picture will be posted later!
    • Kernel86
    • Media item
    • zenith
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Member Galleries
  21. 1972 zenith 20CC50

    1972 zenith 20CC50

    A nice 20CC50 that waits electronic restoration assuming I can find the original fly.
    • drh4683
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    • 1972 20cc50 zenith
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  22. Zenith 25MC33

    Zenith 25MC33

    Got this for free from a used furniture store. Basically all I have done to it is replace the focus rectifier. Color is off, awaiting a proper recap. Model 5236UD. New Zenith crt in the mid-70s; motorized tuning.
    • bgadow
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    • 25mc33 color roundie zenith
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  23. Zenith 17" 4 Tube B/W Hybrid

    Zenith 17" 4 Tube B/W Hybrid

    I got this set form a local TV repair man when he moved out. It's a Zenith, so it worked great when I got it and have done no work on it.
    • maxm
    • Media item
    • 1970s hybrid zenith
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  24. Zenith Roundie

    Zenith Roundie

    Cheap but clean, not many hours on this set
    • bgadow
    • Media item
    • 25mc30 color roundie zenith
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
  25. '65 Zenith

    '65 Zenith

    Got this beauty from Doug H. I call her Laura.
    • veg-o-matic
    • Media item
    • color roundie zenith
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: Horizontal Hold
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