Several years ago, my former neighbor inherited this Magnavox radio/phono console from his late-Aunt. When he first got it, I asked him to please give me a shot at owning it if he ever decided to part with it. He said I could have it when he died. Fortunately, he is still with us; but, they are getting ready to move into a smaller house and he asked if I wanted the Magnavox. I happily accepted and he said the only stipulation was to give him first chance to buy it back if I fixed it and decided to sell it.
This is an 8-tube AM model with a two-speed (33 and 78) Webster 256 changer that uses a cartridge that tilts for 33 or 78. The lever for the cartridge is on the rear of the tonearm and this lever also adjust the tracking force for LP or 78. I measured the tracking pressure and for 78, it's 13 grams. For LP, it's 10 grams.
Below the main control panel, there is a removable wooden panel where an optional Magnavox FM tuner can be installed. I suspect the chances of me finding the correct FM tuner are about as great as money falling out of the sky; so, I may have to use a stand-alone tuner for this model.
The cabinet is in decent shape, except for the top being a little rough. He told me that this was positioned under a window in his Aunt's house and he thinks the top got damp from the open window.
BTW, he said his daughter wanted it; but, all she wanted it for was to gut it for a TV stand. He told her that he promised it to me first and he knew that I would fix it and enjoy it. I'm glad he gave it to me because I have every intention of restoring it and I'm tired of seeing nice vintage electronics ruined for some modern purpose.
