{"product_id":"burgundy-oxblood-1954-philco-transitone-model53-562-am-vacuum-tube-radio-excellent-condition-sounds-great","title":"Burgundy Oxblood 1953 Philco Transitone Model 53-562 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Oxblood 1953 Philco Transitone Model53-562 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTabletop vacuum tube clock radio manufactured by Philco in 1953. Has some of the best Civilian Defense (CD) Cold War Era markings of any radio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Philco in excellent physical and working condition. No chips, or major scratches. Has repaired hairline crack along bottom right edge. Not repainted. No over spray. Not touched up. Cabinet is original molded burgundy oxblood plastic. The raised factory painted gold trim is greening with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Original matching green clock knobs are original, matching, in excellent condition and securely attached. Ivory plastic tuning and volume knobs are original, matching, and in excellent condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: No missing logo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: Dial light is working and lights brightly. Replaced with modern LED for long life and brightness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLOCK: no clock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: All paper and wax capacitors have been replaced with modern equivalents. 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. \u003cspan\u003eBoth Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no breaks, not dried, not brittle. No exposed wiring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom factory label is not missing, intact original, dry and flaky. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: Original factory back cover no cracks, no chips or no major scratches. Securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROVENANCE: 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: oxblood burgundy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/c16cscOno28\" title=\"Burgundy Oxblood 1953 Philco Transitone Model 53-562 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Excellent Condition! Sounds Great!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\" x 6\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 4 lbs. 7 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\" title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-external-message\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eADD Smart Speaker: See pricing and info\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45007255928885,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/4aCYabHCMZWwyrMP2_fgkAE_0_gps_generated.png?v=1771610459","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/burgundy-oxblood-1954-philco-transitone-model53-562-am-vacuum-tube-radio-excellent-condition-sounds-great","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}