Bluetooth Ready To Go - Slate and Pastel Blue 1957 RCA Victor Model 1-RA-52 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Works Great!
BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. Bluetooth device is fully integrated with vintage vacuum tube circuit. No external devices. No external cabling. Internal powers the Bluetooth circuit. No batteries to recharge. Just plug in, pair and play!
DESCRIPTION: Upright and sleek vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1957 timeframe.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded pastel blue front panel and slate gray blue back cover plastic. There is a repaired hairline on the top center edge. There is a chip on the front control top edge. No major scratches or missing pieces. Front aluminum tuning fascia is not oxidized, dented or dinged. No rust.
KNOBS: Original slate gray blue matching volume and tuning knobs are securely attached with repaired cracks, no broken attachment posts. Not missing center metal inserts.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning dial light. Not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! The tubes are working fine. All out-of-spec resistors have been replaced with modern correct value and voltage equivalents. There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
POWER CORD: The replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: No backing board. Not designed with one.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Original factory labels. Water stained but readable.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13" x 4.5" x 8" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 1 oz
COLOR: slate blue and pastel blue
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Product: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.
Category: radio
Cabinet construction: plastic
Period: 1950s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier