1960s Magnavox Astro Sonic Console Stereos (PART 2: Servicing & Testing)
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
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In this video series we will follow the evaluation and repair of two solid state 1960s Magnavox hi-fi console stereo AM/FM tuners and turntables, made in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. The model numbers are 1P3311 on the smaller maple finished unit from 1969 and 3ST648 on the larger walnut unit from 1965. Both units feature Micromatic record changers made in England by Collaro. One is model W701.
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The jacks on most models are as follows: Phono input, auxilary input and record output. The two jacks that you were not sure of is the record out/line out jacks for recording or adding other amplifiers to drive extra speakers.
Those consoles were a lifetime investment, I'm not tech backwards supporter but they had a sound that I have yet to find a stereo good enough that involves the family and friends together for a nice record play sessions, I was lucky enough to have one and probably get one since records are still sold, I just wish there were machine for normal users like me to make my own.
I would forever be grateful if you could do a video on how to get the needle in and out.
That's what I'm trying to figure out too
that dryer trick really made a difference
Nice consoles,
Good job fixing them.
I love these old consoles.
I prefer the ones with 8 track tape players and doors that lift up.
I don't know why
I don't like the sliders.
I think it's because they are generally made of plastic and particle board.
As well as the fact that the front panels and the top of most of the slider door consoles,
Make them look like a china cabinet that's missing it's curio cabinet on top!
LOL
In fact I once went to a thrift store and found a white console that looked somewhat similar to this and it actually had a china curio cabinet on top and you accessed the stereo and turntable from the front underneath the curio cabinet lol it was ugly.
The turntable pulled out in a drawer in the front and there was a drop-down door on top that was actually the Am/Fm tuner,
With the selector switch tuning knob and bass, treble and balance it wasn't plugged in.
And I believe I asked the staff and they said it needs a lot of work.
But I hated the color so I wouldn't have bought it!
It was off-white yuck!
Sorry to tell you.
I understand you don't want to get hung up for a copyright warning.
But that first record was horrendous lol 😂
I don't think he'll have to worry about people stealing his music hahaha!
I'm more of a 60',s 70' and 80's classic rock and R&B and soul music guy myself.
That guy sounded like Neil Young with a bad case of laryngitis!
And I love Neil Young!
So that's an insult to Neil lol
I'd rather get a pissed off cat thrown at me than listen to another minute of that!
Lmao
I had that exact model console in the eighties. Made in Japan sounded amazing, especially Space Truckin.
Both of these were actually made in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Some of the parts were beginning to be Japanese around this time though, including the Nichicon caps.
...and yes, they do sound really amazing. The cabinets on these are essential for getting the proper resonance to reproduce a good chest-pounding, floor shaking sound.
the newer console sounds amazing
At around 12:15 in the video, you mentioned you had to adjust the alignment. What does that mean and how is it done?
Astro-Sonic... it's all about the space race man. We're gonna colonize the moon and stuff. When I was a kid, I got to enjoy a few consoles that were 15-20 years old. As a boy, I would stand on a chair to watch the record spin. I have a scar on my chin from the times I fell forward off the chair and whacked my chin on the console. That record reminds me of Beck's early works, before anyone knew who he was. I liked that stuff better since it had no rules.
Yeah, John and I were both well into Beck's early stuff.
The Guitologist
I have the Steve Threw Up 7"... one of my favorites. First song I learned on guitar.
I have the same exact console ! Mine is in excellent condition and dated 1964. Im sure mine needs a recap because it sounds tinny. Ill have to find a video that shows how to recap..
amazing how clean those stereo's were on the inside. Again, brings back alot of memories for me as a kid in the 1970's learning to play that new Zeppelin-ACDC-KISS song on one just like these.. LOL and P.S- the clean your clock album was.. umm. interesting. I'm gonna go out on a limb and predict that one did not get gold status.. LOL!!!! nice work......
Thanks, Joe. I was spinning some Zep and Kiss on these machines just the other day. The music really comes to life on proper equipment. I know this isn't some $30k hi-fi in someone's NYC loft or anything, but for what they are and for the spaces they are designed to fill - a typical living room or family room area - they are ace.
any market still exist for these? I would guess a person decorating in a retro style would be interested.
Market is good in larger cities but limited elsewhere. For the time being supply outstrips demand, so you never see them above maybe $200. But with the resurgence of vinyl and the terrible quality of new inexpensive stuff from Crosley, more people will start looking for these, I believe.
Good work Brad, interesting music!!!)))👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊
Thanks, Steve. I like a lot of indie music you won't find on the radio. I enjoy the thrill of discovery with some of this stuff, just like with the equipment I choose to feature on the channel. I like it when people are doing their own thing and looking for their own voice. That's why I enjoy my friend John Bellows' music so much. Thanks for the comment!
Hmm, two songs about blue eyes on FM. I'm always half expecting to hear broadcasts from 1965 when you first start tuning things in.
Was that Coast to Coast with Art Bell you picked up on the AM channel ?
I have a set up like this but the volume went almost out. It will play but it’s barley loud enough to hear it anymore. What could that be?
Is there a kit or something that I can buy containing all the capacitors and other components that should be replaced?
How much could you ask for a console magnavox am/fm stereo with turntable for 45 records n albums that was bought in the middle-late 60’s ? What could you sell it for now 11-30-2021?
Hey do you have service manuals for these old Floor models or know where to go? I have model number 1RP615 that has a bad humming noise that I want to fix. I belonged to my grandparents so I dont want to let it go just yet
thanks for any help you can give
Hi, I have an old RCA victor stereo and it the audio starts to crackle and hiss after playing for a couple of minutes. Any ideas?
i have a similar receiver that is giving me trouble concerning the phono and auxiliary inputs the radio seems fine but the rest is very weak. can you tell me where the trouble would be
the cabinet antenna might be a better one to use that might work better
My stereo fm indicator won't come on when I reach a stereo station but I replaced the bulb . Could my bulb require too much voltage?
What transistor did you replace the roundtopped one with i used an ecg 103
Would’ve been nice if you had shown the install of the needle.
which control adjust the stereo fm indicator light my indicator doesn't come on and i know i just put a new bulb in
Shango 066 replaced a capacitor next to an if transformer and the stereo fm light worked again
The part with the streeg.the part that choose the station
I have one from the Magnavox Imperial line...AstroSonic with Micromatic turntable still in good condition..truly will blow the neighborhood away..lol...As a teen in the 70s Rush 2112 sounded incredible on it...anyhoo.. you may have addressed this in your videos, when I turn switches on i get loud pop from speakers, is this just a matter of taking off the back and maybe using some air to clean off speakers and wiring. I am currently looking for a replacement needle ( have a lady on EBAY that seems like she has what I need)..but other than that the stereo still cranks up and sounds good...thanks
Hard to say what that is, but it isn't speaker wires. Did it always make the pop?
...and what switches make it pop?
after it warmed up for some time...hasn't been on for a while...the only switch that pops through the speaker is the Bass switch..sounds kind of harsh when setting is changed. the.Bass still adjusts up and down..I don't recall it always doing this , maybe some "arthritis" from sitting for a while and with regular use ..might clear up? does that sound logical..I hate to tear into it as long as it is performing...turntable still rotates nicely, replacement needle was shipped out today..thanks for replying..kind regards.
2112 sounds incredible on anything.
I have a 1968 Magnavox console that looks a lot like the larger when you have in this video and when I put on a record it plays super slow even at 33 and a third then it occasionally stops out of nowhere with the stylist still on the record what do you think I can do?
i take the motors apart and lubricate them completely
hi i have a humbucker elected guitar with new pick op can u rewire it a
is that an R204 chassis? That's what mine is
How much are they worth?
Hey bud, I know I commented on the first part, apologies, but I am in diar need if your expertise.
I have the Astosonic Magnavox just like the one here where you fixed the am/fm radio. Really want to keep it because it was my grandparents. It just that it got put ina garage for a time somewhere and was abused, yes I feel horrible because it is such a nice piece.
Everthing worked fine before it was put up but now it just makes a buzz nise from what is call a remote receiver. Please help!
I can piddle, maybe figure something out, but will likely mess it up more.
If it just makes a buzz, it's probably in need of a recap. That means all the capacitors in the amplifier need replacing. This is common on equipment of this age. It also will likely need all the switches and controls cleaned with electronics cleaner and lubricant. Switches get to the point where they dont get good connection and you might not get any sound for that reason. But a loud buzz is usually bad capacitors. Your best bet if this means a lot to you is to find someone locally who can go through and change caps for you, if it's not something you can do yourself.
@@TheGuitologist I figured as much from the video you posted. I completely agree. Its old and would truly benefit from everything you mentioned in your response.
Just that I don't know anyone local. Gna be hard to find. Ill try again though.
Its something I would love to try and do myself cause I love tedious work like that.. reminds me of fixing computers and boards and ehat not. Just never have done capacitors, relays etc.
Never have done a turntable either.
Afraid I may mess up more, lol.
Thank you so much for your reply, just wish you were local! 😔
Please let me know if you run across anyone. Hit me up if so and I'll shoot my info to you.
i would replace transistors X6 and X7 on the rf/if board
are those transistors germanium or silicon?
I love my Radio . but I broke it on acsadaent help me fix it thanks
Sound going out?...The function control is dirty ....clean it with control cleaner ...
my Astro sonic looks very much like that one
Also, How do I get needles?
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I think the function selector switch has a dirty contact
I cleaned all pots and switch contacts. That wasn't the problem on this one, I don't think.
Would you like to help us fix ours....right now?
i forgot to mention: i get hum in one channel
swich
Looks like The YT Nazi police blocked the 10 inch record you played..
How much is it worth?