Vintage Tube Amp

For your consideration: the Drexel Declaration Motorola Stereo Console Record Player SK52W from 1961. This example would be a fine addition to your mid-century themed living room. Featuring walnut veneered Drexel cabinetry in beautiful shape and the original caned speaker fabric in like-new condition. This is an all-tube 21 in all! Unit featuring a 3DG4 rectifier and 7 drivers including a huge 15-inch center woofer. You can stack and play vinyl on the record changer, tune in (via the “magic eye” tube tuner) to local broadcasts, or use the stereo tape input to connect a CD player or Bluetooth adapter for your cellphone’s playlist. This particular console is in excellent unrestored condition. The tuner and record changer work. Electronics are over 60 years old, so the amplifier and pre-amp/tuner will need to be serviced by a professional. The record changer has a good motor and cartridge, but will need a new needle for better tracking. I have replaced the crossover capacitors for the speakers so the unit sounds spectacular with that all-tube warmth and a powerful presence with that 15-inch center woofer. The unit weighs approximately 175 lbs and measures 52″ wide by 20″ deep by 31 high. This is local pick-up only.

Up for sale, a 1966 Silvertone 1481 vintage Class A tube amp in excellent condition. Freshly serviced, this amp features a simple single channel design with a 6V6 power tube and 8 Jensen speaker. Roughly equivalent to a Fender Champ, the 1481 offers sweet, sparkling cleans and overdriven grit. The point-to-point circuit retains the original transformer pair, the CTS pots have visible date codes from the 17th week of’66, and the original two-prong power cable is present. The 8 alnico magnet Jensen speaker is a later substitution, more powerful than the original speaker and dating to 1961. The cabinet retains its gray textured exterior, gold sparkle grillcoth and small Silvertone badge.