Robin Egg Blue 1957 Magnavox Model R5 Vacuum Tube AM Radio Sounds Great! Excellent Condition!
DESCRIPTION: Tabletop tube AM radio manufactured by Magnavox of Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1957 in excellent working and physical condition.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original molded factory robin egg turquoise plastic. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touch up. No chips, or major scratches or missing pieces. Cabinet is turquoise color with white ivory plastic back. Some rust and discoloration along metal edge of the dial box.
KNOBS: Original volume, tuning, and tone knobs are beige plastic and securely attached. Gold metal inserts are intact not missing.
LOGO: Magnavox logo is original, not tarnished with age, in excellent condition.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning light. This one did not come with one. But can be added for an extra charge.
CLOCK: no clock
INTERNAL 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. Both Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static free performance. 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.
POWER CORD: The new replacement power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: No backing board, it has a white plastic back.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory labels are intact and readable water stained.
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 14" x 6" x 6.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 4 lbs 1 oz
COLOR: turquoise
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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: 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.