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Philco J1720 stereo and record player with reverb
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06-11-2025, 07:36 AM
>>when turning the knobs

This is very broad.

There are knobs for tuning and knobs for volume, and possibly for tone control, discounting a possible band switch.
Volume ctl is fixed by using a fader lube (Deoxit F5), tuning scratch is fixed by cleaning the tuning cap and such. Band switching is fixed by contact cleaner.

This said, you have not indicated the radio was gone through and recapped; if it not recapped, it should be, before trying anything else.
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RE: Philco J1720 stereo and record player with reverb - by morzh - 06-11-2025, 07:36 AM



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