Cubist Dark Chocolate Brown 1954 RCA Victor Model 4-X-551 AM Vacuum Tube Radio Looks Great Sounds Marvelous!
DESCRIPTION: This design came out when art world was reeling from everything modernism, abstract and cubism. Tabletop vacuum tube AM radio manufactured by RCA Victor in 1954 time frame in excellent working and excellent 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 factory molded brown plastic. Not repainted. No touch up. No over spray. No cracks and no major scratches. There is a small chip on the bottom front edge.
KNOBS: Huge top tuning knob is original and securely attached. Original matching volume knob no missing metal gold insert.
LOGO: No missing RCA Victor logo. Logo is not chipped, not cracked, or missing any letters.
DIAL LIGHT: No tuning or clock dial lights. Not designed with this 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 brand new replacement power cord and safety polarized plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.
BACKING BOARD: Original factory backing board in excellent condition.
FACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: Bottom labelsis mostly missing
DIMENSIONS: Approximately 10.5" x 6" x 6" (l x w x h)
WEIGHT: 3 lbs 13 oz
COLOR: brown, like dark chocolate brown
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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