1965 Magnavox Astro Sonic Stereo Console Repair...Part Two
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- Опубликовано: 27 июн 2022
- In part two of restoring this classic 1965 Magnavox Astro Sonic Console, I had to address the issue of only one channel producing sound. I ended up replacing most of the electrolytic capacitors, and that seemed to do the trick.
My mother has the 1969 model she got new when I was 5 years old and she still uses it, works great. Thanks for reminding me of all the great times my family have had listening to this beautiful radio
I really appreciate that you are showing the actual work and the parts. Looking forward to Part Three!
Dang rosie brings back memories of a good friend of mine, Doug workin in his shop. His words of wisdom, "if it doesn't work slap it...something will fall into place." U got the touch hun. 👍
It's a miracle you can get parts for it.
One heck of a collection you have. Love the nostalgia 🎶🔊
Thanks for tackling this console--I've been learning to restore vintage stereo receivers, i.e. Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood circa 1970s, and my mentor and friend picked-up a near identical Magnavox as a gift and side project. I did all the caps and thought it was good to-go, but still had one bad channel. Checked all caps for alignment for polarization and all seemed good, but my mentor found the problem. I'd put in one cap lead into the wrong PCB hole because it seemed to have the option for axial or radial leads. I fixed my error and all is well. Now, it's on to the turntable. Again, thanks for posting this one. I've enjoyed many of your videos over the past couple of years as I've gone further into the hobby.
Hello Rosie great video I remember those old consoles that looks so complicated
Thanks for sharing Rosie 🙌🏼Always fascinating 💐
When I saw the stereo I thought of Honest John that had a little building in his back yard where we would get our floor model tv's stereos', and my brother his guitars. As a family when I was growing up in the 60' and 70's it was exciting time. It was old stuff, but it was new to us.
Hello Marty
Great job. It looks so complicated. We got our first console with a TV in the mid 1970's.Stuff like that was made well and built to last.
Love when you do these vids. I have no idea how to work on that stuff but find it fascinating to watch. Thanks for sharing with us Rosie.
Hello friend.....how are you doing today 😊I hope you're safe in the pandemic .
GOOD MORNING ROSIE 🌹,,, YOU MAKE THIS LOOK EASY WHEN YOU WORK YOUR MAJIC
i'm glad to see you using spragues and not more nichicons
Rosie, I hope you are having a great day. As always, enjoy your video.
I pulled one of these out of the trash. I absolutely love it. I ended up having to find the schematics online for anybody interested the amplifier that’s used in this particular model is called a 505 series solid-state
I wish something like that had been available ten years ago when I still had my old Magnavox or a similar 1950s/early 60 consul like this one. Not knowing how to repair it I had to trash it but I believe I saved the speaker hoping to place it within a new corner-horn enclosure for which I have plans.
It's VERY easy to see what made Magnavox the largest selling console
I can remember the TV man coming and taking out our TV to fix, giving us a loner. We had a sears stereo console, had gold velvet speaker covers really ornate carved plastic faux wood.
even before stereo came out Magnavox was a very large selling brand
i just bought a tube type tuner/preamp that came from a Magnavox stereo theater which had a black and white tv
great job,you really know what you're doing
You are the busiest person I know.
Hello dear how are you doing today I hope you're fine ☺️☺️
Rosy, my sears am fm récord player with 8 track has two inputs for speakers but only one is working , theees no sound in the other one, what do you suggest on how to fix it? I will appreciate any recommendation, thanks a lot!!
Super!
Looks pretty nice Rosie
Hello my friend how are you doing today you smile very incredible on your profile.
Always test the resistors, they all drift out of spec over time. It's always good practice to replace them along with capacitors.
I have the same console that you have my volume semes low on the record player but better on the radio what do you thank .thank you mark Armstrong
i had a magnavox console in the 70's that had a black and white tv ,i think it was the last stereo theater to have a black and white tv
was there a particular capacitor causing the dead channel
I just serviced a heavier version of that. I know, it's hard to believe something can be heavier.
i knew someone who had one almost twice that size
Grandparents had one when they moved to their new tract house in Indianapolis, 1965. Not sure if they had it before that date; if so, not long before. Theirs was + 24" color TV with remote, and longer/wider to accommodate the TV, but everything else looks the same. I do recall the 'Astro-Sonic' term associated with it. Thought that was due to the remote but maybe not. Had an ultrasonic (I think) remote.
always wanted a magnavox stereo all my family had one. Thanks for restoring this one
I have a 1964 Magnavox console like this one in the video, except mine also has an open reel tape deck. I'm looking for a technician to restore it. I live in Vero Beach, FL. Can someone help me?
the chassis number is stamped in ink or there is a paper tag to look up a Sams photofact
I have a 1967 model but the turntable makes a loud noise and also the cartridge needs to be replaced. Can you help? Or have a turntable for sale for it?
Package it up and send it to Voice of Music, in Benton Harbor Michigan...they do affordable Restorations. They are former Voice if Music engineers
Great what is the name of the place?
@@vintageradioman here you go www.thevoiceofmusic.com/
i have an astro sonic receiver that has a noisy channel and checked the transistors but none seem to be faulty,could capacitors be the problem
Yes 90% of the time electrolytic capacitors are to blame
@@rosieokelly i found a whole bunch of capacitors in an assortment and i KNOW they 'll be far better than what are in that
@@larryshaver3568 just make sure they are not too old
The noise problem in my Magnavox Astrosonic console was the driver transistors were making crackling sounds. Spray them with freeze spray and they will get quiet, or become more noisy. I found some replacements online, guess I got lucky finding those NOS still in the package! Balance control can be problematic on these too, hidden on the chassis, a little black knob.
i bought a receiver very similar to that a month or so ago
I wish to have you knowledge.
some resistors may be ready to replace too
What causes static noise when unit is on it fades in and out I have a Magnavox
Bad caps
I have to check this out thank you
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Nice Magnavox Rosie! I have a similar unit, too. Good luck with it! Thanks for the video.
The Sams for Chassis R204-03-00 is 697-10
Hey Rosie ; would you mind showing everyone how to add a string of LED lights underneath that console. Because, I have a console and have no idea on how to do that. And I for one would love to do that! Thank in advance….😊
Can you explain that a bit more?
that looks like it would have a 204 or 205 chassis, i found one one ebay
Love those consoles. Another fine fix Rosie and always fun to watch. ;p)
mine looks very similar to that
like a dummy I reinsert +speaker wire ,pioneer 780, running at the time. no lights, no relay,etc. I have 5 of them. I would like to repair. first place to start?
Hi Rosie
i ususally use ecg or nte 102's to replace the small transistors
i may have to "j hook" several capacitors when i replace them
my astro sonic has a preamp just like that
i DARE anyone to compare this with the garbage made today
i tested a bunch of resistors today and many of them were less than half of what their original values were
Awesome !! see you tonight *
Good Morning 🌞
Hello dear how are you doing today I hope you're fine ☺️☺️
@@fredrickmark9286 Hi 🙋🏿♀️
@@shemajragin4606 How are you doing today?
HI ROSIE 🌹 ,,, la la la do do do sounds fantastic
Hello friend.....how are you doing today 😊I hope you're safe in the pandemic .
Not only is this the WORST repair I have ever seen in my life but you used the worst caps there is. I would highly recommend giving up electronics to study Leviticus 20:13.
Mom worked for Electronic Coils Inc. for 35 years made all those kind of products