Monticlair console stereo

[radiotvnut]

I recently brought home this Monticlair (rebadged Soundesign and sold by Otasco stores) console radio, 8-track tape, and phonograph from the mid-to-late '70's. Electronically, the record changer was frozen (no surprise), the pots were dirty, and the right channel speaker was blown. The unit does not sound bad, for what it is. However, the construction quality could be better. The cabinet is mainly held together with glue and staples. Even the speakers are stapled to the cabinet.

Currently, I have the BSR record changer apart on the bench so that I can clean and relubricate it. Once I get it going, I might try to find it a home. As cheap as it is, it's still better than a current Crosley and it would make someone a reasonalbe unit for playing their old records and 8-track tapes. I've also seen this same chassis used in Truetone, Soundesign, and other store brands.