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Magnavox console radio

so i picked up a very clean magnavox 156B console radio. its got a lot of tubes. 15 i think. 185 watts and actually sounds very nice. it has a phono input, but is without the actual t/t. it also has shortwave, broadcast (am), and FM. I took the tubes out and gave them a nice polishing, but it needs a general overhaul. does anyone know anything about these consoles? can i actually use the amp for my t/t? could i have it serviced? would it be worth the expense? how much would that even cost? diggin the tubes though...

thanks!
roggae

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You would most likely not like the sound. Consoles, in general, were living room furniture first, electronics second. The console sound tends to be very warm and lush. It sounds almost dated in a way. I worked with my dad fixing stereos and what not in the late 60's and 70's ... just because a vintage piece had tubes didn't mean that it was state of the art. Back then, everything had tubes.

Regards, Rich
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