DESCRIPTION: This AM FM radio and cassette player was manufactured by Soundesign in the eighties early nineties in excellent working and physical condition
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. Original FM antenna is extendable and retractable. Cassette player works and sounds great.
CASSETTE PLAYER: Play button works. Forward (>>) works. Stop works. Reverse (<<) works. Record feature works. No eject button. Door opens and closes by lifting tab on left side door. Cassette door hinges are solid not cracked or mis-aligned and stays securely shut when not in use. Cassettes not included.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original molded seafoam turquoise plastic through and through. Not repainted no touch up not over sprayed. No cracks, chips, or major scratches. Original factory multi-color printing and graphics all clear, readable, not faded or worn off. Original handle is in excellent condition. Speaker grill is in excellent condition not dented, punctured, or dinged.
HANDLE: black original handle is in excellent condition with no breaks, fractures or major chips or scratches. Handles folds away in back when not in use.
KNOBS: Original factory black plastic knobs, sliders, thumbwheels are in excellent condition, none missing, and all securely attached. The tuning dial works fine no slipping no sticky spots. On, off, tape selector switch is working as designed not crackly sounding. Plays at constant continuous speed. Does not get stuck or sound distorted. All drive belts in cassette player have been replaced with new silicone square belts. AM FM band selector works. Volume thumbwheel works not crackly sounding. Tone knob is working not crackly.
LOGO: No missing logos.
DIAL LIGHT: None. Not designed with one but can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: no clock
ANTENNA: Original antenna is in excellent condition with all retractable sections working, straight not bent.
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: There is no loud or pervasive hum. There is no loud or pervasive static between stations. The radio has been thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Tape player has minor motor whirring sound when forward, reverse, or play mode when volume is turned all the way down.
AC ADAPTER: Replacement AC adapter and power cord and plug are in excellent working condition.
BATTERY: Operates on standard 4 x 1.5V AA size batteries. Battery compartment cover is in excellent condition with no broken tabs, no leaks, no rust stains.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom factory labels.
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.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 9.5" x 2.5" x 5.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 1 lbs. 5 oz.
COLOR: seafoam blue turquoise
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ADD BLUETOOTH: Not offered.
ADD Smart Speaker: Not offered.
ADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info here
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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: 1980s
Country of manufacture: Korea
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Integrated circuits on printed circuit board
Vacuum tubes: none