{"product_id":"sandalwood-tan-and-white-1960-zenith-model-c519l-the-nocturne-am-vacuum-tube-radio-looks-great-sounds-marvelous-copy","title":"Sandalwood Tan and White 1960 Zenith Model C519L 'The Nocturne' AM Vacuum Tube Radio Looks Great Sounds Marvelous!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSandalwood Tan and White 1960 Zenith Model C519L 'The Nocturne' AM Vacuum Tube Radio Looks Great Sounds Marvelous!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION: Low and sleek tabletop vacuum tube AM clock radio alarm manufactured by Zenith in 1960 in excellent working and physical condition. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOUND QUALITY: Picks up AM stations clearly and loudly up and down the dial without need of external antenna attachment. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCABINET CONDITION: Cabinet is original factory molded sandalwood tan back and white front plastic. Not repainted. No major scratches or missing pieces. There is a small hairline crack on the top right top edge. Beautiful low and sleek profile. Tuning and clock clear covers are original crystal clear no scratches and securely mounted. Clock cover has cracks. Tuning and clock back panels are grey color in excellent condition with no rust, stains, or flaking. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKNOBS: Tuning and and volume knobs are translucent gold. Metal center caps are missing which is common. Clock original knobs are clear plastic and securely attached. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLOGO: no missing Zenith logos. Zenith crown center crest is original tarnished with age. No missing or bent crown peaks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIAL LIGHT: No tuning or clock dial lights. Not designed with this one. But can be added for an extra charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCLOCK: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClock works and keep accurate time. Clock motor is silent no humming no buzzing no ticking noises. Clock and alarm set time works. Alarm works. Wake to radio and buzzer or wake to radio only. Both work. Sleep timer works. Top snooze button works. Snooze button surround trim is chromed with some rub off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINTERNAL 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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOWER CORD: The original power cord and plug are in excellent condition with no cracks, or splits. No exposed wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBACKING BOARD: No backing board. Not designed with one. Sandalwood tan back cover is original and securely attached. No cracks, chips, or major scratches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFACTORY LABELS AND STICKERS: No missing bottom labels. Intact but yellowed not peeling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDIMENSIONS: Approximately 13\" x 6\" x 6\" (l x w x h)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWEIGHT: 5.3 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLOR: Sandalwood tan and white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOUTUBE VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/PInBdaXKOSg\" title=\"Sandalwood Tan and White 1960 Zenith Model C519L 'The Nocturne' AM Vacuum Tube Radio Looks Great Sounds Marvelous!\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWebpage menu of upgrade services\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Retro Radio Farm menu of services\" href=\"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/collections\/services\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCategory: radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabinet construction: plastic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeriod: 1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics: Mounted circuit board or chassis. Vacuum tube circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum tubes: tested and working. Amplifier, converter, detector, pre-amplifier, rectifier\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44988170928181,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0417\/0865\/files\/K0aPadO1NLzXmtUP3OiyuQc_1_gps_generated.png?v=1771000795","url":"https:\/\/retroradiofarm.com\/zh\/products\/sandalwood-tan-and-white-1960-zenith-model-c519l-the-nocturne-am-vacuum-tube-radio-looks-great-sounds-marvelous-copy","provider":"Retro Radio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}