{"product_id":"cardinal-red-1955-sylvania-model-5484-vacuum-tube-radio-sounds-great-excellent-condition","title":"Cardinal Red 1955 Sylvania Model 5484 Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCardinal Red 1955 Sylvania Model 5484 Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Vintage tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by Emerson in 1955 in excellent working and physical condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Original factory molded red plastic cabinet is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips, and no major scratches. The front clock gold adhesive trim surround is in good condition but there is fading and oxidation. All original factory molded colors through and through. Not repainted. No over spray no touch up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSOUND QUALITY: This radio picks up AM stations clearly and loudly around the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No dial light. Not designed with one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: The volume and tuning knobs are original matching gold transparent plastic. Both gold metal inserts are missing. Tuning knob works with no slipping, sticky, or stuck spots. The tuning knob is in excellent condition with no cracks, chips or broken attachment post and securely attached. The gold metal center insert is original and securely mounted. Usually these are missing. Volume knob is matching and original in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL ELECTRONICS: The capacitors been replaced with modern equivalents so this radio has another 50+ years or more of playing time! \u003cspan\u003eBoth Intermediate Frequency Transformers (IFTs) have been rebuilt to ensure static-free performance. \u003c\/span\u003eThe 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 unless you operate near modern megahertz devices. The set has been aligned according to factory specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: Original power cord and plug are in excellent working condition with no breaks, splits, or exposed wiring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS: Back factory label is intact and readable. Often this back panel printing is heavily faded.\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\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 12\" x 6\" x 7\" (l x w x h)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWEIGHT: 4 lbs 11 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCOLOR: red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYouTube Video\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/bYzodmPs5T4\" title=\"Cardinal Red 1955 Sylvania Model 5484 Vacuum Tube Radio Sounds Great Excellent Condition!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD BLUETOOTH: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Bluetooth to vintage or antique vacuum tube radio\" href=\"http:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-bluetooth\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADD DIAL LIGHT: See pricing and info \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Add Tuning or Clock Dial Light to antique or vintage vacuum tube radio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\/products\/add-tuning-or-clock-dial-light\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\" title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of 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\u003eCategory: radio\u003cbr\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1950s\u003cbr\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003cbr\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sylvania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46005891563573,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/MsuqaoHyEobvpMYPwtWzgAo_1_gps_generated.jpg?v=1789578487","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/cardinal-red-1955-sylvania-model-5484-vacuum-tube-radio-sounds-great-excellent-condition","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}