{"product_id":"bluetooth-ready-to-go-ivory-white-1951-arvin-model-451tl-am-vacuum-tube-radio-excellent-condition-great-receiver","title":"Bluetooth Ready To Go - Ivory White 1951 Arvin Model 451TL AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition Great Receiver!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBluetooth Ready To Go - Ivory White 1951 Arvin Model 451TL AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition Great Receiver!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLUETOOTH: 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Tabletop radio manufactured by Arvin in 1951 in excellent physical and working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is in excellent condition. Original factory moldedBakelite factory painted in ivory. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. No crcks, chips or major scratches or missing pieces. There ar epaint dings throughout. Light ring lights up brightly, excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEAT SHIELD: heat shield has been installed to minimize heat cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original knobs are matching and securely attached. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Dial light works and illuminates tuning ring. Neat feature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: 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. \u003cspan\u003e Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eAll 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. Has Radio ON\/OFF switch in back that works. Has appliance timer in back which works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: no clock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing factory labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bluetooth Ready To Go - Ivory White 1951 Arvin Model 451TL AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition Great Receiver!\" href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/dzhT0NPsKHI\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 11\" x 5.5\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4lbs 9 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: ivory white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info \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\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: Bakelite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arvin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44745349857333,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/F5byaKrsKqmNmtUP5NnHkA0_3_gps_generated.png?v=1760728671","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/products\/bluetooth-ready-to-go-ivory-white-1951-arvin-model-451tl-am-vacuum-tube-radio-excellent-condition-great-receiver","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}