Tom Albrecht's Radio and TV Attic
"Selling radios at the Radio Attic since September 2012"

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1209 Kotenberg Ave
San Jose, CA 95125
408-425-1578

   

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Better Bluetooth

Other sellers usually offer an external Bluetooth receiver that connects with a cable to the radio.  While this can work OK, these receivers run off batteries that you have to recharge with a USB cable, and the audio level is usually pretty weak.  You also may have to tune to a quiet spot on the dial to avoid having a mixture of radio and Bluetooth audio.

My Better Bluetooth is different:
  • Completely enclosed inside the radio (no cables or external modules)
  • Completely self-powered (no batteries that need to be charged)
  • Automatic switching between radio and Bluetooth (just hit "PLAY" on your device, and the radio switches to Bluetooth!)
  • Audio level same as the radio's normal volume
This is Bluetooth done right!  Better Bluetooth is available on any radio I sell for an extra charge of $35.
 

 

Crosley 817 (1938)

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Crosley 817 (1938)

The Crosley 817 "Super Eight" is aptly named with its lineup of eight tubes and an 8-inch speaker. The cabinet and dial are gorgeous, with brass accents and a striking brass mirrored dial, along with walnut veneer and inlaid strips of maple. This cabinet has been refinished and highly polished to a "piano" finish for the ultimate look. All external components are original except for replacement grille cloth. Performance is top-notch, with an RF amplification stage and push-pull output, which puts out console-quality sound into the big speaker. The chassis has had a full restoration and works like new, with a strong set of tubes, all paper and electrolytic capacitors replaced, new resistors where needed, a full alignment, a new vintage-style power cord, and a fuse added for improved safety. Use this radio as-is for off-the-air listening, or add my Better Bluetooth option to listen to your own program material from your phone or other Bluetooth device. Lighted dial. 16-3/4"W x 10-1/4"H x 7-1/2"D. $695.00. (1310184)

 

Howard SG-B "Green Diamond" (1930)

Howard SG-B "Green Diamond" (1930)

What a gorgeous cabinet design! This shouldered cathedral -- with its burl trim, inlayed patterns, delicate latticework, and carved finials -- is very pleasing to the eye. The finish on this cabinet is original, and in outstanding condition for its age. This Howard model is rarely seen, so another one is not likely to appear for some time. The chassis is very clean and has been fully restored with new capacitors, good tubes, new resistors where needed, and a new vintage-style power cord. It has been meticulously aligned to perform like new with good dial calibration. The circuitry represents the closing chapter of an earlier era, with a TRF design and no AVC, but it performs well and sounds good with the provided wire antenna. Grab this one before I decide to keep it for myself! 17-1/2"H x 15"W x 11-1/2"D. $750.00. (1310172)

 

Philco 90 (1931)

Philco 90 (1931)

Philco's model 90 is the quintessential cathedral that everyone recognizes and loves. Designed by Edward Combs, it set the course for a very popular design trend in the early 1930s. It was also an advanced superheterodyne when it was introduced. Imagine the joy that buyers had when operating a radio like this compared to the 1920s radios they were replacing -- this Philco would have been a giant step forward in sensitivity, sound quality, and simplicity. It was also reasonably priced for its time; no wonder that Philco sold a zillion of these. This is the "middle" model with a single 47 output tube and AVC. The chassis has been fully restored with new capacitors, new resistors where needed, a strong set of tubes, and a careful alignment so that it performs like new. The power cord has been replaced with a modern vintage-style cord (keeping the original plug) and a fuse has been added for improved safety. The dial has some pencil markings from the 1930s showing west coast stations of the time. I've left the markings as part of the history of this radio; you can easily remove them with an eraser if desired. The cabinet has been nicely refinished. Knobs, dial, and escutcheon are original; grille cloth and speaker have been replaced. 18-3/4"H x 17-1/4"W x 12"D. $950.00. (1310164)

 

Zenith C-725C Super Sapphire (1959)

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Zenith C-725C Super Sapphire (1959)

Zenith's AM/FM radios from the late 50s and early 60s are great performers with good sound. They kept this basic chassis in production for many years in a variety of cabinet styles and they sold very well. The restoration of this one included a full cut and polish on the plastic cabinet, removing years of wear and tear and bringing it to a like-new shine on all visible surfaces. The chassis has also been fully restored, with a strong set of tubes, all electrolytic and paper capacitors replaced, new resistors where needed, an IF transformer rebuild to eliminate "silver mica disease," and a meticulous alignment on both bands for excellent sensitivity, dial calibration, and sound quality. Use it as designed for AM/FM over-the-air listening, or add my Better Bluetooth option to listen to your own music. Shipping just $25 to 48 states. 13-1/2"W x 8-1/2"H x 8"D. $165.00. (1310185)
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  TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

  • Payment by PayPal preferred; money orders and checks also accepted (checks must clear before shipping).

  • Actual shipping costs are paid by buyer. Contact me to determine shipping cost to your address. Shipping overseas is possible, but the customer must be willing to pay for shipping services with delivery verification and insurance. All radios are shipped double boxed, insured, with tracking information.

  • An audio input jack can be provided on any of the radios I sell at no extra charge if you request it, and my "Better Bluetooth" receiver can be installed for $35.

  • All radios and televisions are electrically restored by me. I have many years experience and have restored hundreds of vintage radios, TVs, phonographs, and stereos. If your radio or TV arrives dead or fails within the first 60 days of normal use (and no internal modifications made by the buyer), I will repair for free. Shipping costs for U.S. and Canadian customers for repairs in the first 60 days are split (you pay for shipping to me, I pay for return shipping to you). After 60 days, normal repair and shipping fees (both ways) will apply, although my charges are very reasonable. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, the customer must pay shipping both ways for repairs, even for those within the first 60 days.

  • If you are unsatisfied with your purchase for any reason, please contact me and I will do my very best to make things right.

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