Savanna Brown and White 1955 Zenith Y724 AM/FM Tube Radio Gorgeous and Sounds Magnifico!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM/FM antique radio manufactured by Zenith in 1955 time frame in excellent working and physical condition. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Switch from AM to FM with a turn of the switch. Original factory molded brown no repaint, no over spray, no touch up. None needed. Has nice tweed grill cloth instead of the normal ivory plastic mesh grill. Original factory fabric no tears, rips, or loose edges. No stains no odors. This vintage radio is almost 60 years old! No missing ink, smudges, or rub-off on dial lettering. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. AM FM selector works. Volume works with even smooth attenuation across the range. Original knobs are securely attached no broken or repaired posts. No dial light not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge. No tone knob not originally configured with one. 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. The replacement power cord and polarized plug are brand new condition with no cracks, or splits. Backing board is original intact with no cracks no warping crisp edges and corners. Bottom factory label is about 50% there. No exposed wiring. Dipole antenna is included for even better reception. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. All wiring has been thoroughly checked for possible bridging and weak solder connection. Comes from non-smoking, mature, clean professional environment.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 13.5" x 8.25" x 7.5" (l x w x h)
COLOR: Dark Brown and tweed grill fabric
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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: Bakelite
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