{"product_id":"cabernet-burgundy-1953-philco-transitone-model-53-561-am-vacuum-tube-radio-sounds-great-excellent-condition","title":"Cabernet Burgundy 1953 Philco Transitone Model 53-561 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCabernet Burgundy 1953 Philco Transitone Model 53-561 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop vacuum tube clock radio manufactured by Philco in 1953 in excellent plus physcial and working condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Philco in excellent plus physical and working condition. No cracks, chips, or major scratches! All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. Cabinet is original molded ivory color plastic. Tuning window clear cover is in excellent condition no cracks not yellowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original gold color knobs with gold inserts are in excellent condition and securely attached.  No broken attach posts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and lights brightly. Replaced with LED for brightness and longer life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: None.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: New replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no breaks, not dried, not brittle. No exposed wiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory labels are not missing, completely intact original. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original factory back cover no cracks, no chips or no major scratches. Securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE: 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. Was probably used in or near kitchen for much of its life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: burgundy red\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/vAWSeg9SA1I\" title=\"Cabernet Burgundy 1953 Philco Transitone Model 53-561 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11\" x 6.5\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4 lbs 1 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth or MP3 playing capability to any retro antique radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD SMART SPEAKER: See info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-amazon-echo-dot\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT See info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct: antique radio, vintage radio, retro radio, vacuum tube radio, AM radio, art deco, mid-century product.\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: Plastic\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44567150198837,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/piBcaMeSAtC46-kP9u6u8QI_2_gps_generated.png?v=1750868236","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/cabernet-burgundy-1953-philco-transitone-model-53-561-am-vacuum-tube-radio-sounds-great-excellent-condition","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}