Old Penncrest stereo console, who made it and should i get it?

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Originally Posted by PA_steve

Thanks! I'm looking forward to working on this. I did confuse this post with another one about a Penncrest, here are other folks' photos of the same model that I got:
Outside: http://i.imgur.com/JRY31Vz.jpg
Under the hood: https://imgur.com/a/ioAOT
Once I get the unit cleaned up I hope it sounds as good as these look!

Most consoles of mid to higher quality (heck even some of the cheapies) usually sound great.

Be aware that this unit is creeping up on 60 being years old. The paper and electrolytic capacitors may still be good. but they go bad with age, use (worse yet extended disuse), and storage conditions...You should consider replacing the capacitors on the amp and tuner chassis. Also the rubber on the changer (motor mounts and idler wheel) can go bad from age too if the motor spins but the platter won't, won't at the right speed or there is regular rumble overtaking the audio there may be bad rubber. The cartridge and styli, as well as tubes may also wear out.

It may be fine now, but vintage electronics just like vintage cars, only survive multiple decades of use through periodic maintenance.