The Mystery Stereo Cabinet with a Philips 212 and an Electro-voice E-v1144

[cscottrun4it]

We're cleaning out my father in law's house and I was asked if I want a hand made stereo cabinet that was originally an apple wood chest of drawers.

I started going through the equipment and was stunned to find a Philips 212.I won't be able to try it out until I get back to Colorado.

And that leads me to my questions:

I was able to recreate the set screws for the plinth. But the arm is still attached. What's the best way to secure this for a 1,200-mile trip in a minivan?

Also, I'm not sure how to get the head off the tone arm. I would normally pull the head to protect the cartridge and stylus. Is that possible on this model?

Also, what cartridge should I expect to find when I get this apart?

Now for the mystery equipment. An Electrovoice E-V1144 is built into the cabinet. I can find nothing about this amp on line except that it is rated at 50 watts? That seems unlikely. I assume the amp is solid state and does not generate a lot of heat. (It's in a cabinet.) Any info from anyone would be appreciated.

 

[loudnoises]

We're cleaning out my father in law's house and I was asked if I want a hand made stereo cabinet that was originally an apple wood chest of drawers.

I started going through the equipment and was stunned to find a Philips 212.I won't be able to try it out until I get back to Colorado.

And that leads me to my questions:

I was able to recreate the set screws for the plinth. But the arm is still attached. What's the best way to secure this for a 1,200-mile trip in a minivan?

Also, I'm not sure how to get the head off the tone arm. I would normally pull the head to protect the cartridge and stylus. Is that possible on this model?

Also, what cartridge should I expect to find when I get this apart?

Now for the mystery equipment. An Electrovoice E-V1144 is built into the cabinet. I can find nothing about this amp on line except that it is rated at 50 watts? That seems unlikely. I assume the amp is solid state and does not generate a lot of heat. (It's in a cabinet.) Any info from anyone would be appreciated.

Can you remove the platter? Always better to transport with it off. The arm can be tied to the arm rest with a bread tie, counterweight should be removed. If there's really more concern with things inside moving i might put a towel lightly under the cover.

If the platter can't hit the arm, and the arm can't move, and the platter can't bounce around or off, it's pretty safe.

 

[Bill Ashton]

As to the amp...in the late 60's my first own stereo receiver was an Electro-Voice 1179, and your amp looks just like her, excepting the FM tuner. Low wattage. 15 watts maybe, however they rated. Did sound sweet with Realistic Solo-1 speakers.

So...look in RadioShackCatalogs.com, maybe 1966/67, also I think the same creator has an Allied Radio catalogs website of some sort.

Good luck!

 

[cscottrun4it]

Thanks all. I found this maintenance manual.50 watts? That doesn't seem possible. I'm back in Denver and will keep people updated.