Vintage Tube Amp

This listing is for a vintage RCA 45-EY-2 automatic 45 RPM record changer (RP-190) with an internal 3 tube audio amplifier (RS-138) that has been professionally MAGnetics. Audio restored; cosmetically, mechanically, and electronically. It looks and functions just like it did over 70 years ago but includes many upgrades and improvements to the original design. Most significantly, the phono cartridge has been upgraded from an obsolete, heavy crystal type to a modern, lighter ceramic type requiring less vertical tracking force (VTF) and includes a modern diamond stylus to improve sound and preserve your records. This also lets you play newer stereo 45 RPM records from the 1970s to 2000s (played monaurally) as well as older mono 45 RPM records from the 1950s & 60s like the original 45-EY-2 did. This restoration included the following. Disassembled RP-190 chassis and inspected, cleaned, adjusted, and lubricated all parts requiring it. Replaced the dried out and hardened rubber tire on the Cycling Cam with a new one. Replaced the old Idler Wheel with a new machined aluminum Idler Wheel with neoprene tires (See photo). Rebuilt motor; Disassembled, cleaned, lubricated and tested. Installed new Motor Mounts. Cleaned and polished all exterior surfaces of the Turntable and Tonearm. The RP-190 chassis was stripped and painted to closely match the original OEM finish. Disassembled the turntable spindle nose cap, removed and cleaned the record drop and separator mechanism, and tested after reassembly. Removed Tonearm and replaced old tone wire set with new modern wire set. Replaced the old crystal phono cartridge with a new modern ceramic cartridge, including a 0.07 elliptical diamond tip stylus. Adjusted cartridge mount for correct vertical tracking angle (VTA), as well as adjusting stylus clearance for maximum record changer capacity. Cleaned, lubricated and reassembled the RP-190 chassis. Adjusted and tested record-changing operation, including Tonearm lift height, and Tonearm positioning for correct record starting and ending (runout recycling trip). Cleaned and polished the Bakelite cabinet. A single, chip exists on the top right side (see photos). Restored internal audio tube amplifier. Replaced vacuum tubes with new old stock (NOS) tubes. I nstalled a new safety polarized power cord. Replaced all old paper and electrolytic capacitors with modern tone capacitors. Replaced existing resistors with modern replacements. Tested other electronic components to verify they met RCA’s original specifications. Cleaned amplifier chassis and used “DeoxIt D5″ on volume control. Bench tested amplifier performance using signal generator, oscilloscope & distortion analyzer. Test operated amplifier for over 4 hours to “burn in” tubes and verify proper tube biasing. Installed the completed RS-138 tube amplifier and RP-190 record changer chassis into the case and conducted final testing of the completed RCA Model 45-EY-2. Fine-tuned the mechanicals and played over 50 records on it while monitoring sound quality, record cycling operation, reject lever, and tonearm movement (see video). Everything works flawlessly and it works better than new, because of all the upgrades like the aluminum idler wheel that is machined round to a very high tolerance level, the modern tone capacitors, and improved phono cartridge. General Specifications of an RCA 45-EY-2 Record Changer. The RCA 45-EY-2 is an iconic 1950s Bakelite-cased record changer and audio amplifier designed exclusively for 7-inch 45 RPM records. It is a “mechanical marvel” recognized for its lightning-fast, automatic changing of up to 12 stacked records. The 45-EY-2 is a stand-alone player that requires no connections to external equipment. It just needs to be plugged into an AC wall outlet. It is a record changer, not just a player; it uses a large central spindle to stack and automatically drop up to 12 records, featuring a notably fast, mechanical changing cycle. Features a simple, single knob start/reject function. Without an automatic stop, the last record on the stack will repeat indefinitely until the tonearm is manually lifted from the record. Volume is controlled via a single knob located on the lower right side of cabinet. RS-138 audio amplifier contains the following vacuum tube types: 35W4, 50C5, and 12AV6. The RCA 45-EY-2 record changer is a self-contained portable unit with a footprint measuring 8-1/2″ x 10-3/4″ and a total height of 8-1/2 from the bottom of the cabinet to the top of the spindle.

See my other listings for more record players, amplifiers, speakers and more: See other items. RCA 45-EY-2 AUTOMATIC RECORD PLAYER / CHANGER 1 speed, 45 RPM. VACUUM TUBE POWERED AMPLIFIER. Metal deck refinished in PEARL WHITE with refinished 24 ct. GOLD LEAF RCA VICTOR badge. I was able to stack and play an average of 12 to 15 records at a time to have play automatically the entire stack. Ntage records have condition issues that may cause them to “hang-up” and not drop and play properly, sort out the defective records to end up with a nice stack of records that will play drop and play automatically. CONDITION: FULLY RESTORED AND SERVICED. SOUNDS AND PLAYS SUPERB. Watch this RCA 45-EY-2 player play a stack of records on YouTube here. Check out my other listings for more record players, parts, supplies, services. SIZE; 11″w x 9″d x 9h. NEW low profile, CERAMIC STEREO Cartridge NEW STEREO DIAMOND stylus / needle, plays 45 RPM, vintage 7 records. Stereo bridged to mono. TUBE APPOINTMENT: 35W4, 50C5, 12AV6. As with most 50+ year old items, the grease gets thick, the oil dries up, resistors & capacitors dry up inside from age becoming out of tolerance with these and other vital components needing to be serviced / replaced. This RCA Automatic record player has just been fully serviced / restored as follows. Idler Wheel: Replaced idler with rebuilt new/fresh rubber surface. Mechanism Cam wheel rubber replaced with new. Spindle bearings cleaned and lubricated. Automatic mechanism cleaned and lubricated. Cartridge and stylus replaced with a NEW cartridge and stylus. Power cord original and in excellent condition. Controls have been cleaned and lubricated with Deoxit. Case has been cleaned inside and out with outside freshly hand polished in 3 step process. Speaker has been removed and dust bunnies removed, NEW VINTAGE speaker grill cloth. Volume and tone control as well as all switches cleaned with Deoxit, working as they should. Power cord is original and in excellent vintage condition. Changer chassis surface has been refinished in PEARL white. RCA Victor badge has been removed, cleaned and refinished in 24 ct. The bakelite case was cleaned inside and out then hand polished in a 3 step polishing process to present case as beautiful as it looks in listing photos. The sound quality is excellent on this little 45 player. Has loud and clear vintage sound with lots of full tone and volume from responsive controls. A little about me. It is my passion to bring you the very finest restoration I can. My quest to explore, diagnose, repair and service electronic and mechanical devices. Began when I was 7 years old. I’d get up very early, everyday in the Summer and on Saturday mornings during the school year. I’d take my Huffy bicycle. Around TV service and electronic repair store rubbish areas. I’d hit the trash cans of neighbors, industrial and retail centers, collecting interesting. Specimens of electronic chassis and motor driven gizmos, to dissect, study and organize. In my teens I built and studied projects from Heathkit and. Other schematics featured in Mechanics Illustrated, Electronics Illustrated and similar related publications. In the Navy I went to school, studied and. Worked as an Aviation Electrician repairing and servicing military aircraft. Now that I’m retired, I still love to tinker with electronic and mechanical. Several radios, record players, amplifiers, and color wheels that I will be restoring over the next several years. My goal is to make these old, vintage. Devices function like new again. They sure don’t make-em like they used to. This is a very special record player that will be packaged with care and consideration to make sure it arrives as described to its new owner. The item “VTG RCA 45-EY-2 RECORD PLAYER TUBE AMP RESTORED WATCH IT PLAY” is in sale since Monday, June 8, 2020. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Record Players”. The seller is “seeingforever” and is located in San Clemente, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Model: 45ey2
• Brand: RCA