Bluetooth Ready To Go - Sandalwood Vintage 1964 Admiral Model Y-3557 AM Vacuum Tube Alarm Clock Radio Sounds Great!
BLUETOOTH: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth while retaining its original AM receiver electronics and functionality. This radio has not been gutted! Plays wirelessly from any playing device over 30 ft. New integrated Bluetooth circuitry available exclusively from Retro Radio Farm is completely internal inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or receiver device! Switch from Bluetooth to AM radio and back with rocker switch installed. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: Nice Admiral vintage vacuum tube radio. Vintage tabletop tube AM radio manufactured in mid sixties time frame in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in very good condition. Original factory molded beige color plastic. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. No major scratches or missing pieces. There is a hairline crack on top right edge. Clear clock cover is in excellent condition, no cracks no chips. Clock and radio function lettering is not rubbed off at all. No rust, oxidation, fading, or stains on clock back panel.
KNOBS: Original matching knobs are in excellent condition and securely attached. No broken attach posts. Little clock function knob is original and securely attached. Volume knob and gold center are in excellent condition, no chips. Tuning knob center gold insert is tarnished.
LOGO: No missing logo.
DIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. Wake to radio only no buzzer. Top snooze button works.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents. 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 original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is mostly missing.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board is intact and securely mounted with readable factory printing.
PROVENANCE: Previous owner identity is not known. Was gently used then stored in a dry cool environment for a long period of time. No evidence of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoking, moisture, or pets.
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DIMENSIONS: Approximately 12" x 4.5" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 4 oz
COLOR: beige
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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: 1960s
Country of manufacturer: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.
Vacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifer