Vintage sylvania record player

Post by Shsuozzo » 06 May Post by pytf » 06 May Post by AsOriginallyRecorded » 06 May Post by musicmn » 07 May

Okay so I've looked for hours but no matter how hard I look, I've only been able to find it one place. I have a Mediterranean Sylvania record player cabinet style scp but the only place I can find it is a Sylvania brochure. I need to know how rare it is, what it's worth if it's worth anything, and where I can go to either restore it or buy parts for it. It's made of oak walnut and it's supposed to have a Garrard automatic turntable 4 speed. Whatever information you can get me where I can get parts, what it's worth, anything like that, please let me know.

Vintage sylvania record player

I have been purchasing and restoring vintage record players found on eBay, at flea markets, antique stores and other locations for over 20 years. With that said, I thought I would offer my observations about the different types of record players for sale out there that might be of interest to both sellers who purchase the items for selling on eBay and for buyers, and add a few points about what to look for when considering a record player purchase. I will be discussing models manufactured from the s through the s and not the earlier wind-up or electric phonographs popular in the s and into the s e. Also, the information contained in this guide focuses on those buyers who simply want to purchase a record player or turntable that works in an effort to revisit those memories of playing albums and 45s after a long day at school, etc. This is not a guide for those truly serious audiophiles — like myself — who might purchase units solely for parts and rely on friends who can recap tube amps and replace transistors in solid state units. Terminology To begin with, terminology is important when searching for a record player. For the purpose of this guide, discussion will be limited to those record players found when searching for Vintage Record Player or Portable Record Player - or by manufacturer e. However, in both categories, some sellers will include new "Retro" units that have been manufactured recently e. Record Player — Personally, I consider a record player to be a self-contained item. Some really popular models that began to emerge in the early 's and through the 's were what I refer to as "pull down" units. Essentially, the units were considered portable - with carrying handles - and the turntable section of the unit pulled down for play. Although still considered self-contained, these units often came with speakers hinged to the cabinet, but they could be removed from the hinges and separated from the unit for placing the speakers apart in any room for better experience of stereophonic sound. Once playing was completed, the unit could then be closed up and remained more compact until the next record-playing session.

Would I pay this much myself? Other than purchasing a new phono cartridge or needle, if you want to purchase a record player that actually plays with minimal repair, below are a few questions to ask the seller.

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Vintage sylvania record player

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They can give you an idea if your unit is highly sought after or it is just a unit a collector will pay very little for just to add to his collection. A quick'n'easy test would be to remove the cartridge and touch the bare contacts on tonearm console switched on Phono and volume max. If stereo, an equal balance of sound is reproduced in both the right and left channels as heard through the speakers and the bass and treble response is good when the knobs or single Tone knob are adjusted. It appears that this is not a very popular unit and does not sell for a high value. NOTE: Depending on your country of origin, be aware of electrical current specifications. The challenge with that is people will be traipsing through your house to look at it. For this tip - and all others in this guide - use your own informed judgment. Posted by: Kernel86 on Sunday, January 23, - CST Decided it's time to once again post a new note letting everyone know that the site is not dead, though obviously it's been stalled for awhile due to life. Although still considered self-contained, these units often came with speakers hinged to the cabinet, but they could be removed from the hinges and separated from the unit for placing the speakers apart in any room for better experience of stereophonic sound. On another note please be care while you are poking around inside this console when the unit is plugged in. Keep your vinyl alive, revisit those happy memories, and happy eBay record player hunting! If you have multimeter check the continuity of these wires. So sad! Replaced all old amp capacitors and resistors if needed usually for tube amps. If there is a continuity then you hear rumbling noise.

I have a Sylvania 45c16m record player cabinet. I am curious about the year of manufacture and the value for this record player.

Of course, there might be some amp issues, but — for the most part — the reason does not lie in the unit itself or by any fault of the seller. Also, not all models were that popular so you may have trouble locating yours. If stereo, an equal balance of sound is reproduced in both the right and left channels as heard through the speakers and the bass and treble response is good when the knobs or single Tone knob are adjusted. November 10, 0 found this helpful. For many of these models, the idler wheel rubber either became hard and defective or oil got onto the rubber, which caused the idler to slip when pinched between the turntable motor shaft and the underside edge of the turntable platter. This is the case because people that do love them, hold on to them and want original parts vs after market to fix theirs. Other than purchasing a new phono cartridge or needle, if you want to purchase a record player that actually plays with minimal repair, below are a few questions to ask the seller. I also look at a seller's past sales to see if said seller has a history of selling vintage record players or electronics. If a description states that "the player does not work when turned on; probably just needs a new needle," a new needle will definitely not fix a mechanical changer or electrical problem. Quick links. For novice sellers purchasing basic record players to sell on eBay, be wary of those original sellers at flea markets etc. Can you get a technician to do some basic check for continuity, power supply, vacuum tubes and transformer condition? They can give you an idea if your unit is highly sought after or it is just a unit a collector will pay very little for just to add to his collection. Some recent movements around here, a shelf of receivers