1948 Magnavox "Berkley" Console Issues

[vortalexfan]

I was able to find some NOS 6L6GB tubes for $25 a piece which I think is a bargain compared to some of the other 6L6 tubes that are going for $50 or $60 a piece.

[vortalexfan]

She's Fixed! I was able to finally source a proper (and more compatible) Ceramic cartridge for my record player on my console and I also ended up having to use the FM Audio Hookup on the back and it sounds great!

I have a video of the unit playing a record (an old HiFi theater organ LP from the 1950s) that gives you an idea of what this thing sounds like and keep in mind it still has all of the original components (except one capacitor I replaced in the bass control that was keeping the bass control from working correctly and replacement NOS 6L6GB tubes installed that was replacing the original 6L6G tubes that were microphonic.)

See link below for the video in question.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vPLJQQ39fhb8agyj9

[maxhifi]

Ask nicely for a set of used 6L6s from a guitar player. They'll be useful in a radio for years after they're too weak to sound their best in a guitar amp. Or use metal 6L6 tubes, they're still cheap.