Motorola tube console

[radiotvnut]

I went by one of the antique stores and out on the porch, they had a Motorola console stereo that looked like someone "antiqued" the cabinet. Looking at the speaker grille, it appeared to be a 3-channel job. Opening the lid, I discovered that this model is a record player-only unit with the controls arranged horizontally, with record storage behind the controls. The record storage bin looks like it may possibly accept an optional tuner; but, who knows. To my surprise, the record changer (located to the right of the control panel) is a BSR/Monarch (looks like a UA8) and it has the gold colored tonearm and overarm, like what Motorola used at the time. Before today, I've only seen VM changers in Motorola consoles; so, I wonder what the deal was with them using a BSR in this model?

We were in my friend's car; so, no way to haul it today. However, I went ahead and paid them the $25 for the stereo and I'll pick it up as soon as I can round up someone with a truck. My friend was in a hurry; so, not much time to examine it very well at ths store.

I need another console like I need a hole in the head; but, it's hard to pass up those old tube models (especially the ones that have a reputation for being of better quality). If this Motorola is like other Motorola's that I've had, it will be a good performer.

Anyway, I'll tell you more about it once I get my hands on it.