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RCAkid
12-19-2007, 02:34 PM
Does anyone know where I can find out what chassis would be in this RCA Roundie Combo?

The model number is HF-857M.

Thanks!

Roy

jpdylon
12-19-2007, 03:08 PM
the chassis number should be stamped somewhere on the back of the chassis. It may have faded from age, but its most likely there.

sampson159
12-19-2007, 04:19 PM
just send a pic and these guys will tell you the chassis number.they are sharp! the best techs in the world are in this forum!

RCAkid
12-19-2007, 04:45 PM
Well I can't see the chassis as the owner is scared to take the back off and I am not in Texas.

But here is a pic of the set. Perhaps that can give a clue. It doesn't strike me as a CTC-15 or 16 because of the faceplate design. I am hoping it is a 12 or 11.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

freakaftr8
12-19-2007, 04:52 PM
Looks like a CTC-15 to me! I believe the 16 was introduced with a solid state amplifier for the stereo, this seems to be the year before, around 1963..

Tony V
12-20-2007, 12:21 AM
Looks like a CTC15 to me also. I would love to find one of those changers as mine is missing the little stub on the front of the tonearm that holds the cartridge in. I like the looks of this combo as it looks more proportionate with the controls hidden away.
-Tony

sampson159
12-20-2007, 12:30 AM
its a ctc 15. i have the same set with that tuner although not a combo. i just posted pics of my combo. it is a ctc 15 also. i like yours better. that hidden tuner is so cool! good luck.