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1948 Philco album length phonograph
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I have a "floor model" console - 47-1230. People like how it looks and are amazed it still picks up AM and FM stations.

The point of converting a crappy radio into something useful is that - the challenge. It is not an "old radio" but a modern one with a look that fits older styles - purposely made "retro"
But it lacks in everything - sound, functionality. and I really could use a supplemental squeezebox.

You know, some people don't understand the fun of having more than 3 antique radios - doesn't make it less fun for those who likes restoring them.

but, back to topic, I like what Mr. NostalgiaRadioTime did with that radio. I am surprised at the fact it was RCA-compatible connector, while there wasn't much radios with that kind of input.
Oddly, the audio connection between the phono and radio amp on the 47-1230 is RCA-styled (& compatible) and I always wondered if it was an early shot at those type of connectors.

-Mars


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RE: 1948 Philco album length phonograph - by Marsupial - 06-30-2013, 01:56 PM



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