Bluetooth Ready To Go - American Provincial Wood 1965 Zenith Model N731 'The Highlighter' AM/FM Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Fantastic Excellent Condition!
BLUETOOTH MP3: This particular radio has been modified to play Bluetooth MP3. Plays MP3 with cable or wirelessly from any MP3 playing device over 30 ft. New integrated Bluetooth circuitry available only through Retro Radio Farm is completely internal inside the radio! No external plugs, cables, or receiver device! Switch from MP3 to AM radio with rocker switch installed on back panel. Pairs within seconds. No batteries to recharge! Sounds great! Absolutely no noise from Bluetooth circuitry!
DESCRIPTION: One listen and you will see why Zenith was the AM FM leader throughout the late fifties and sixties. Manufactured by Zenith in USA in mid 1960s time frame in excellent working and physical condition. Wood cabinet is furniture quality solid wood construction with Amercian provincial styling. Model named "The Highlighter"...Oh-kay.
SOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM and FM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. FM dipole antenna will be included for even better reception. Clear and resonant with excellent selectivity and sensitivity.
CABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory constructed wood cabinet. Not repainted. No touch ups. No over spray. The wood cabinet is strong and sturdy with no cracks, splitting or water stains. No cigarette burns on top. The controls panel and aluminum trim is in excellent original condition with no cracks, no chips, no major scratches. Function lettering and numbering is not worn off. Grill fabric is factory original with no rips, no fraying, no stains, no separation along edges.
KNOBS: Factory original matching tuning and and volume knobs are silver chrome painted in excellent operational condition but paint has rubbed off.
LOGO: No missing Zenith or other logos.
DIAL LIGHT: Replacement LED uning dial light lights up brightly.
CLOCK: No clock
INTERNAL ELECTRONICS: 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 original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory fiberboard cover is in excellent condition and securely mounted.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels.
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 16" x 9" x 10.5" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 11 lbs 15 oz
COLOR: brown maple
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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: wood
Period: 1960s
Country of manufacture: USA
Electronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Solid state transistor circuit.