1966 Califone 1440 classroom record player

[radiotvnut]

Here's a Califone model 1440 tube classroom record player from '66 that I just obtained. This is very similar to the 1410 from 1970 that I have, except the 1410 has a few minor differences to this older one. The amp looks to be the same in both of them (50L6 output tube, 12AV6 driver tube, and a silicon rectifier).

Cosmetically, it's in above average condition and I've already cleaned off the brown spots on the metal speaker grille. Electronically, the amp seems to be working fine (except for it needing it's controls cleaned). Mechanically, it will need the usual work and the 89T cartridge is shot.

To my surprise, it has no filter capacitor hum; but, the filter capacitor is a Mallory and those seem to be high quality. I'm probably going to leave it alone, since it's still good.

On the later 1410's that I've worked on, those all had Temple branded filter capacitors in them and those were almost always bad. The 1410 was the last tube model and I'm sure they went with the cheaper Temple capacitors in order to save money.

When I get caught up, I'll restore this one back to health.