{"product_id":"cardinal-red-1956-philco-model-c720-am-vacuum-tube-radio-rare-unique-color-sounds-great","title":"Cardinal Red 1956 Philco Model C720 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Unique Color Sounds Great!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardinal Red 1956 Philco Model C720 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Unique Color Sounds Great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription:  Countertop vacuum tube clock radio manufactured by Philco in 1956. Rare color space saving upright design.\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 physical and working condition. No chips, or major scratches. Small hairline crack in back top left corner.. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. Cabinet is original molded red plastic. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original matching red clock knobs are original, matching, in excellent condition and securely attached. Red tuning and volume knobs are original, matching, and in excellent condition. Original gold metal inserts are not missing and shiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing logo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light not designed with one.  But can be added for an extra charge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPEAKER: Original 4\" speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: Clock works and keeps accurate time. Clock motor is somewhat silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Sessions clock movement has faint whirring clock motor noise. Alarm and clock set function works and goes off at the correct set times. No buzzer. Radio alarm only works.  The clock and tuning numbers are factory painted in white. Clock back panel is a tan marbled looking pattern. Clear clock cover is in very good condition with hairline cracks securely attached. Clock and radio function lettering are clear and readable. No rust, flaking, or water stains.\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: The original 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: Internal factory label is not missing, intact original, dry and flaky. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Back cover is matching red molded plastic in excellent condition no cracks, chips, or melted vanes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: red\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/3FUEx6zndZU\" title=\"Cardinal Red 1956 Philco Model C720 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Rare Unique Color Sounds Great!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 6.5\" x 5\" x 8\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 3 lbs. 7 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/add-smart-speaker\" title=\"Add Smart Speaker to vinatge or antique vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\" title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\"\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\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45988360486965,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/uryiarL_E4uR9OUP9KSkkAo_1_gps_generated.png?v=1789050389","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/fr\/products\/cardinal-red-1956-philco-model-c720-am-vacuum-tube-radio-rare-unique-color-sounds-great","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}