I have three vintage mono tube radios and one is combined with a vintage tube record player and it is suitable for around 60 percent of my record collection , and for my stereo records I use a splendid modern half tube Magnat receiver and a Dual Dj turntable but now I think of a fine tube vintage stereo radio, the Tannhäuser is my goal because its one of the best ever made stereo tube radios but this here is from Phillips and it would be perfect for my Philips tube mono turntable ...such pure tube sounds are really gorgeous, I appreciate them for a long time but have it forgotten or lost for a while, now since a few years I use it again...its fantastic, no comparison with other systems for me...that's sophisticated sound culture !
Thanks alot for making this video! I got one on the bench at the moment, that my grandmothers mother bought when it came out. I have replaced death caps and it all turns on, tubes in ok shape ( except one ez80 i had to replace. ). What is worse is that the FM band string broke, im new to radios but hopefully i can find some easy replacement. Would be a shame to not have it as a radio also. ( Even if they want mobile phone jack for it. Ie my grandmothers brothers. ). Since they already have a full functional bench radio with gramophone and everything.
Gorgeous radio. I'd never seen a set with the mesh around the Ferrite aerial, now I have. That metallic fuse on the transformer I think uses a special solder. I recall mention of it in the service sheet with a Philips set I did. Regards - Andrew
+Andrewausfa : yes, the mesh is a first for me, but it seems to do a great job on MW. The 'fuse' I've seen before but it only opens in extreme cases of over-current, so by then you've fried quite a few other components.
Very nice and educational to me video! I've got a Philips BX558A that I'd like to bring back to life. I'm in search of a schematic for it. Wonder if you could help me with that. Thanks
Looks like a really nice radio. Odd to use 2 x EZ80 when a single EZ81 would be a simpler and better choice. At least should the HF output transformer be faulty it would seem to be a very standard 3 watt type with no fancy taps like the bass transformer and should be reasonably easy to get a replacement if required..
+Michael Beeny : I believe the ez81 came out in 1956, so these were in the Philips parts bin in 1955 when this model came out. The transformer should be easy to replace and I've probably got a couple of suitable ones lying around, but it is still a shame if this one is indeed blown, especially as it raised the question as to the original cause of the fault.
I don´t know why but i kinda like old tube radios even since there´s no practical use to them since i don´t listen to radio and as an amplifier and speaker system it is not bad at all but can´t keep up with my hifi system and ofc. there´s no stereo. And tubes will get used up so nothing i´d like to use every day for many hours. Anyways i got our old Nordmende Parsifal 59 to work and for a simple radio it sounds great. It´s something compared to those battery powered boombox style radios nowadays which you can get for very cheap. It was also very interesting for me to explore this old technology. With a 5 pole DIN 180° plug on the back (widely used here in germany back then) you could also simply connect other devices with line out. I also just found small formfactor radios from Nordmende again called Norma and Norma luxus (one was made of plastic, the other wooden) on ebay. Hopefully they´ll arrive soon so i can start restoring them to a safe condition (they were described as working ).
+Alan Cordwell : yes. 12 tubes. You can see that Philips were tube manufacturers. They came cheap. This model was two levels from the absolute top of the range. The "7" in the model number reflects the price level of the set. There were some with "8" and then only two models in the "9" range, which was the absolute top.
+m mecanicafina : thanks. I'm curious too ... this series, like the previous ones I've done, are like a reality show. I still don't know what the result will be. Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll get by with my memory of Afrikaans.
I love to see your videos. Its like, sit back and enjoy (or learn). I also love, that it is mostly german stuff, hehe. But my questions is: Can you do a separate video about your dimbulb tester? I love this one and would like to build a clone incl. the digital meter. But since I want to use an isolation variac I am not sure how to handle these Chinese meters, they mostly start up 80v or need separate psu. How did you do yours?
+Jürgen Driessen : I am glad that you enjoy my stuff. It is mostly German for two reasons: they are amongst the best tube radios ever made, and I can get them shipped from Germany to Madeira for a reasonable price, which is not the case with shipping from anywhere else. I intend to do a video on the dim lamp tester so hang in there. I can't quite remember the details right now about the meters, but that will be discussed when the video is made.
Hi again Mr. Caldera. Sorry my delayed comentary but I just seen this radio videos today. One question: I noted that the two rectifier tubes EZ80 have individual filament heater supply and not at the same transformer coil. Do you know why? Thanks in advance and don't stop.
@@electronicsoldandnew Thanks for the answer, but why they use different lines of heating as they are close and all others elements are in paralel ? The logic should be both filaments in parallel in one line of heaters and some other filament move to the other coil of transformer to balance the supply demand. Could be to avoid some kind of interference between the two tubes ?
+Roy R : thank you very much for your offer. I think I'll be able to understand most of it with my knowledge of Afrikaans, but if I run into any difficulty, I'll ask you. Once again, thanks.
Hz, after the military and college and a good engineering job could afford to buy a brand new Buick Electra four door hardtop, power windows, brakes, steering wheel and an AM/FM radio for 2,500 bucks. Radio was the thing, first four vehicles didn't have one. Not two many FM stations, but they grew like crazy and for about three years, commercial free. Zero static, Today with only have two AM stations left and only during daylight hours, so why even brother with an AM radio? Just like NTSC TV sets, history. Digital recording also got rid of all that audio noise and distortion.
Restoring is the hobby in itself, not necessarily the final result of having a working set with very few stations. I know it may sound crazy, but look at me: I’m over 50, very happily married, so why should I bother trying to look decent if I’m no longer interested in attracting the opposite sex? I know ... It’s a stupid comparison, but it’s really hard to explain the satisfaction I get from getting an old radio working perfectly again. 😊
You mentioned having difficulty obtaining certain parts. In case it helps you, here are a couple of suggested sites you might be able to get things you need: radiodaze.com/ www.tubesandmore.com/
I have this two as reference, but as I live in madeira, it’s always a hassle with customs if I buy from the states. I’ve done so before, but the bureaucracy at my end is hellish.
@@electronicsoldandnew , I understand. Sometimes, if you "must have it" there is no other choice than to pay the price. It might take years to save up for it, but if it is important enough I guess we will make a way. I have sort of the opposite issue. I have been given sources that are really good, but are in Australia! Friends there (in Australia) have the same issue you do with tarrifs.
I have three vintage mono tube radios and one is combined with a vintage tube record player and it is suitable for around 60 percent of my record collection , and for my stereo records I use a splendid modern half tube Magnat receiver and a Dual Dj turntable but now I think of a fine tube vintage stereo radio, the Tannhäuser is my goal because its one of the best ever made stereo tube radios but this here is from Phillips and it would be perfect for my Philips tube mono turntable ...such pure tube sounds are really gorgeous, I appreciate them for a long time but have it forgotten or lost for a while, now since a few years I use it again...its fantastic, no comparison with other systems for me...that's sophisticated sound culture !
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Thanks alot for making this video! I got one on the bench at the moment, that my grandmothers mother bought when it came out.
I have replaced death caps and it all turns on, tubes in ok shape ( except one ez80 i had to replace. ).
What is worse is that the FM band string broke, im new to radios but hopefully i can find some easy replacement. Would be a shame to not have it as a radio also. ( Even if they want mobile phone jack for it. Ie my grandmothers brothers. ).
Since they already have a full functional bench radio with gramophone and everything.
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Great work! I'm so thrilled and happy I found someone with such skills and passion. Best Regards
+Paulo Abreu : thanks paulo.
Gorgeous radio. I'd never seen a set with the mesh around the Ferrite aerial, now I have. That metallic fuse on the transformer I think uses a special solder. I recall mention of it in the service sheet with a Philips set I did. Regards - Andrew
+Andrewausfa : yes, the mesh is a first for me, but it seems to do a great job on MW. The 'fuse' I've seen before but it only opens in extreme cases of over-current, so by then you've fried quite a few other components.
i think the solder is rose metal
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Thank you from India
Pleasure
The persons PHILIPS BX750 TUBE RADIO RECEIVE IS KOOL
Very nice and educational to me video!
I've got a Philips BX558A that I'd like to bring back to life. I'm in search of a schematic for it. Wonder if you could help me with that.
Thanks
Have a look at this video. It gives you my schematics sources.
Looks like a really nice radio. Odd to use 2 x EZ80 when a single EZ81 would be a simpler and better choice. At least should the HF output transformer be faulty it would seem to be a very standard 3 watt type with no fancy taps like the bass transformer and should be reasonably easy to get a replacement if required..
+Michael Beeny : I believe the ez81 came out in 1956, so these were in the Philips parts bin in 1955 when this model came out.
The transformer should be easy to replace and I've probably got a couple of suitable ones lying around, but it is still a shame if this one is indeed blown, especially as it raised the question as to the original cause of the fault.
nice Demonstration of this Öle Radio how to proceed in order to find out what is to do first.thanks for this video.
+abele ballestri : my pleasure.
I don´t know why but i kinda like old tube radios even since there´s no practical use to them since i don´t listen to radio and as an amplifier and speaker system it is not bad at all but can´t keep up with my hifi system and ofc. there´s no stereo.
And tubes will get used up so nothing i´d like to use every day for many hours.
Anyways i got our old Nordmende Parsifal 59 to work and for a simple radio it sounds great.
It´s something compared to those battery powered boombox style radios nowadays which you can get for very cheap.
It was also very interesting for me to explore this old technology.
With a 5 pole DIN 180° plug on the back (widely used here in germany back then) you could also simply connect other devices with line out.
I also just found small formfactor radios from Nordmende again called Norma and Norma luxus (one was made of plastic, the other wooden) on ebay.
Hopefully they´ll arrive soon so i can start restoring them to a safe condition (they were described as working ).
Good luck with those restorations.
Very interesting set! Did I count 12 tubes? It must have been a really top of the line model. Looking forward to the next instalment!
+Alan Cordwell : yes. 12 tubes. You can see that Philips were tube manufacturers. They came cheap.
This model was two levels from the absolute top of the range. The "7" in the model number reflects the price level of the set. There were some with "8" and then only two models in the "9" range, which was the absolute top.
hello sir i entrusted Philips BX750A tube radio pleas price & delevr in pakistan
Great video, I am curious to see the follow up. If you need help with the Dutch manual, I will be happy to help.
+m mecanicafina : thanks. I'm curious too ... this series, like the previous ones I've done, are like a reality show. I still don't know what the result will be. Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll get by with my memory of Afrikaans.
Thanks brother from India
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I love to see your videos. Its like, sit back and enjoy (or learn). I also love, that it is mostly german stuff, hehe. But my questions is: Can you do a separate video about your dimbulb tester? I love this one and would like to build a clone incl. the digital meter. But since I want to use an isolation variac I am not sure how to handle these Chinese meters, they mostly start up 80v or need separate psu. How did you do yours?
+Jürgen Driessen : I am glad that you enjoy my stuff. It is mostly German for two reasons: they are amongst the best tube radios ever made, and I can get them shipped from Germany to Madeira for a reasonable price, which is not the case with shipping from anywhere else.
I intend to do a video on the dim lamp tester so hang in there. I can't quite remember the details right now about the meters, but that will be discussed when the video is made.
Hi again Mr. Caldera. Sorry my delayed comentary but I just seen this radio videos today. One question: I noted that the two rectifier tubes EZ80 have individual filament heater supply and not at the same transformer coil. Do you know why? Thanks in advance and don't stop.
The EZ80 is heated by a normal 6.3VAC h era er supply, just like many of the other tubes. See:
www.r-type.org/pdfs/ez80-1.pdf
@@electronicsoldandnew Thanks for the answer, but why they use different lines of heating as they are close and all others elements are in paralel ? The logic should be both filaments in parallel in one line of heaters and some other filament move to the other coil of transformer to balance the supply demand. Could be to avoid some kind of interference between the two tubes ?
That could be it. Some tubes, like the rectifier tube, can produce more noise than is good for the other sensitive tubes.
welcome back....if you don't mind i just have one question...
the fuse link (Z1) is it built in the transformer ?
thanks
+mountainhawk : yes it is actually built in. I've seen these before and don't really trust them.
thank you
I wish to buy it
Very nice indeed!
Nice radio if for sale let me know thanks
if you need a translation of that manual.. i can help. im speaking dutch
+Roy R : thank you very much for your offer. I think I'll be able to understand most of it with my knowledge of Afrikaans, but if I run into any difficulty, I'll ask you. Once again, thanks.
220 single phase works on 240 unless you're in the UK
Hz, after the military and college and a good engineering job could afford to buy a brand new Buick Electra four door hardtop, power windows, brakes, steering wheel and an AM/FM radio for 2,500 bucks. Radio was the thing, first four vehicles didn't have one. Not two many FM stations, but they grew like crazy and for about three years, commercial free. Zero static, Today with only have two AM stations left and only during daylight hours, so why even brother with an AM radio? Just like NTSC TV sets, history. Digital recording also got rid of all that audio noise and distortion.
Restoring is the hobby in itself, not necessarily the final result of having a working set with very few stations. I know it may sound crazy, but look at me: I’m over 50, very happily married, so why should I bother trying to look decent if I’m no longer interested in attracting the opposite sex? I know ... It’s a stupid comparison, but it’s really hard to explain the satisfaction I get from getting an old radio working perfectly again. 😊
@@electronicsoldandnew well said brother
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You mentioned having difficulty obtaining certain parts. In case it helps you, here are a couple of suggested sites you might be able to get things you need:
radiodaze.com/
www.tubesandmore.com/
I have this two as reference, but as I live in madeira, it’s always a hassle with customs if I buy from the states. I’ve done so before, but the bureaucracy at my end is hellish.
@@electronicsoldandnew , I understand. Sometimes, if you "must have it" there is no other choice than to pay the price. It might take years to save up for it, but if it is important enough I guess we will make a way. I have sort of the opposite issue. I have been given sources that are really good, but are in Australia! Friends there (in Australia) have the same issue you do with tarrifs.