Zenith Console Identifications

[Brow2070]

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

 

[macgolf]

That's a beautiful looking console. Since it's stereo inputs with a simulcast(separate dials) tuner I would guess 60 - 62. Possibly a SE EL84 amplifier. Might have some very desirable 12" drivers like the 49CZ852's. Would like to see pics of the internals after you've got it.

Welcome to AK!

 

[FlaCharlie]

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

If you can find a model number on it, post it here. I might be able to send you a schematic. It will need restoration.

 

[Brow2070]

If you can find a model number on it, post it here. I might be able to send you a schematic. It will need restoration.

 

[Brow2070]

Not sure why my photos are upside down

 

[Brow2070]

It powers on but it doesn't have any of the large speakers working. Seems like only the little ones are working. Can anyone give me advice. I haven't cleaned any of the controls yet.

 

[sfox52]

What does the turntable look like? Cobra-matic?

 

[Brow2070]

What does the turntable look like? Cobra-matic?

 

[Brow2070]

More pictures of the inside

 

[Brow2070]

That's a beautiful looking console. Since it's stereo inputs with a simulcast(separate dials) tuner I would guess 60 - 62. Possibly a SE EL84 amplifier. Might have some very desirable 12" drivers like the 49CZ852's. Would like to see pics of the internals after you've got it.

Welcome to AK!

Thank you! I've added more pictures of it. Hoping to get it fully functional then restore the wood finish.

 

[sfox52]

That does look like a nice one! Good luck getting it working again, you have come to the right place. Welcome to AK!

 

[macgolf]

Nice PP 6BQ5/EL84 amplifier and based on 343036 on the speaker late 1960 production. 343 is the EIA code for Zenith and I believe 036 should be 36th week of 1960. Well worth restoring! Do as much reading in the tube forum "stickies" as you can prior to firing it up again.

 

[orthophonic]

Macgolf is correct, 1960 model. I believe this model has the extended stereo option and if the dummy plugs are missing or the speaker plugs are
not wired properly, that could account for not all of the console speakers working.

 

[Brow2070]

Macgolf is correct, 1960 model. I believe this model has the extended stereo option and if the dummy plugs are missing or the speaker plugs are
not wired properly, that could account for not all of the console speakers working.

It is the extended version. I'm not sure how the dummy wires are supposed to be hooked up. One looks cut and the others are loose.

 

[FlaCharlie]

Send me a PM with your regular email address and I can send you the Sams. The file is too large to upload here.