1964 PHILCO Console

[jsarsfield]

Hi there is a 1964 Philco console available in my area for $50

The ad says this

"1964 PHILCO HIGH-FIDELITY STEROPHONIC AM-FM RADIO-PHONOGRAPH
MADE IN CANADA
45YRS OLD RADIO WORK GREAT RECORD PLAYER NEEDS SOME ATTENTION
SOME LIGHT SCRATCHES ON TOP
MANUAL INCLUDED"

My question is, Is this a tube console? Is the unit worth $50? and what are the opinions on Philco I haven't heard much about them and I've never owned a tube amp beside guitar amps. Thanks in advance

 

[resound]

64' is a maybe year.

Even if it is a tube console, Its probably a combination chassis by the look of it, which means no stand alone amp inside.

$50 isnt bad but $30 is more like it.

Go check it out!

 

[jsarsfield]

64' is a maybe year.

Even if it is a tube console, Its probably a combination chassis by the look of it, which means no stand alone amp inside.

$50 isnt bad but $30 is more like it.

Go check it out!

Yeah I was only thinking about pulling the amp if it was a tubular.
I guess I'll keep on searching thanks

 

[SnailDarter]

Not trying to hijack this thread, but there is a 1963 philco console in my area which has an L-1679-123 model number on it.

does anyone know what the amp configuration would be in that? I'm debating on taking the 90 mile drive up to see it, but I'd like to know what's in it before I make that decision. Back pannel says 120V, 60cps, and 120 WATTS!!! I know that includes radio and turntable - but how much power can those really require.

 

[Speaker Fan]

make 'em an offer

Looks like it could potentially be a good tube amp :thmbsp:

As long as you are willing to possibly sling some solder to install new capacitors this could be a good investment.

I have now done 3 of these, a Viking (Canadian SE 6BQ5 Console), Fisher Electra E-49 (PP 7189) and just this week a Magnavox 8804 (PP 6V6). They all work and sound great after some basic electronics work.

Have paid from $ 15 - $ 35 dollars for the above, suggest you make offer.

ps - if not, I will be in Sarnia this Friday and if you PM me the information would be pleased to buy it if you are not interested :yes:

 

[jsarsfield]

Looks like it could potentially be a good tube amp :thmbsp:

As long as you are willing to possibly sling some solder to install new capacitors this could be a good investment.

I have now done 3 of these, a Viking (Canadian SE 6BQ5 Console), Fisher Electra E-49 (PP 7189) and just this week a Magnavox 8804 (PP 6V6). They all work and sound great after some basic electronics work.

Have paid from $ 15 - $ 35 dollars for the above, suggest you make offer.

ps - if not, I will be in Sarnia this Friday and if you PM me the information would be pleased to buy it if you are not interested :yes:

Check your PM's

 

[Speaker Fan]

I passed on this one...

Thanks for the information, seller was quite nice but this is not for me

Not point to point wiring, uses PC board instead, tuner and amp on same board.

Also uses amplifier tubes I am not familiar with (25B5 or something similar, forget exactly).

I have one more rebuild (4 of 4) to finish before spring so maybe it's better...

 

[jsarsfield]

Thanks for the information, seller was quite nice but this is not for me

Not point to point wiring, uses PC board instead, tuner and amp on same board.

Also uses amplifier tubes I am not familiar with (25B5 or something similar, forget exactly).

I have one more rebuild (4 of 4) to finish before spring so maybe it's better...

Better luck next time ... I'll keep ya' in mind if I see tube gear in this part of the world

 

[jamset]

Thanks for the information, seller was quite nice but this is not for me

Not point to point wiring, uses PC board instead, tuner and amp on same board.

Also uses amplifier tubes I am not familiar with (25B5 or something similar, forget exactly).

I have one more rebuild (4 of 4) to finish before spring so maybe it's better...

hello speakerfan

you seem to be very knowledgable on this subject would you mind checking out this picture of a console im planning on taking the tube amp out...you think iti is possible? or is it the same as the one mentioned in this thread? thank you

 

[wa2ise]

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Also uses amplifier tubes I am not familiar with (25B5 or something similar, forget exactly).

...

It sounds like a "hot chassis" design. No power transformer, making all of it hot with powerline voltages. Not good if you wanted to feed it external audio sources.