Magnovox 2st257

[Dswankey]

Let us know what those 6BQ5's are, they could be Magnavox branded Mullards

 

[Dswankey]

... Not sure of the year of manufacture. Model #2st656 s.

I'm guessing here but I think it's 1961

 

[Twalt]

This is great, Thank you.

 

[Twalt]

Am I correct in that this is not an Imperial?

 

[Twalt]

It says magnavox, made in Japan

 

[Twalt]

This one is made in the usa.

 

[Twalt]

USA. I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS

 

[Dswankey]

Am I correct in that this is not an Imperial?

That Pic I posted is from an original Magnavox sales catalog I have. If they are saying it's a Symphony I'm guessing it's a Symphony

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/magnavox-symphony-2-st655-2-st656.537115/

 

[Dswankey]

It says magnavox, made in Japan

Okay more then likely it was manufactured by Matsushita and a lot of folks are strongly of the opinion that they used old Mullard tooling to make them.

 

[Dswankey]

USA. I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS

It looks fine to me, if your concern is based on (see arrow on pic) don't.

There's a term for that coloration which escapes me so I'll let others fill in that gap

 

[markmcmuz]

That is a sweet looking console. Now that this Covid stuff is calming down I plan on checking out the garage sale circuit to keep my habit going. How many is too many?

 

[cademan]

Getter flash. As long as it hasn't turned white, it's fine.

Twalt, read up on how vacuum tubes are made.

 

[gadget73]

right, getter. Can't tell much by it, other than white means it is no longer under vacuum.

 

[chefaaron]

Am I correct in that this is not an Imperial?

I am fairly certain that the magnificent magnavox on the tuner would indicate that it is an imperial. Check the size of the woofers. If they are 15" it should be an imperial. Also might be an imperial anyways based on the mids or tweeters. There were so many models with so many little differences.

 

[Dswankey]

I am fairly certain that the magnificent magnavox on the tuner would indicate that it is an imperial. Check the size of the woofers. If they are 15" it should be an imperial. Also might be an imperial anyways based on the mids or tweeters. There were so many models with so many little differences.

Imperial refers to a model line (not just one) as well as Symphony, Concerto and Intermezzo

Based on the OP's model # it's a Symphony according to Magnavox's catalog

See here for clarification (Page 11)

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...50s-early-60s-warning-lg-files.192601/page-11

As for speakers denoting that it is an "Imperial" I've not heard of that, can you provide an example?

 

[Twalt]

This model has 8 speakers, I'll attach a few pics.

 

[chefaaron]

Imperial refers to a model line (not just one) as well as Symphony, Concerto and Intermezzo

Based on the OP's model # it's a Symphony according to Magnavox's catalog

See here for clarification (Page 11)

https://audiokarma.org/forums/index...50s-early-60s-warning-lg-files.192601/page-11

As for speakers denoting that it is an "Imperial" I've not heard of that, can you provide an example?

Its not that I use the speakers as a model number but I was under the impression that the imperials of that vintage were the ones with the larger woofers. The line up you linked me to is awesome information. Thanks!


Edit: Going by the 1962 line up its good to know I'm not completely crazy... the 1962 catalog does say the 657 656 and 655 all have the 15" woofers and a total of 8 speakers. The true imperials have the 15" woofer as well but are obviously different. Learning new things all the time on here.

 

[Dswankey]

This model has 8 speakers

.... I was under the impression that the imperials of that vintage were the ones with the larger woofers. The line up you linked me to is awesome information. Thanks!

I hear you it can get confusing

 

[chefaaron]

Seriously. SO many little differences.