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Old 06-07-2016, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by KentTeffeteller View Post
Also, radiotvnut described this type of console earlier on on his YouTube videos. This is the original style "Jimmy Swaggart" console. Cheapie amplifier and speakers, cheapie BSR changer, and phono finish cabinet. Most of the lowest income, lowest educated buyers tended to purchase these units. Still better than a modern Crosley!
In this case, this console was a "Reader's Digest boxed set" playback device because that's the type of records that were under the lid. Most of the ones that I find with religious records and tapes under the lid are those horrible plastic and particleboard models from the '70's.
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