B/W Tvs from New Zealand

[Sandy G]

Fredrik- Wow !! Those are some nice lookin' sets as well !! Excellent pictures on 'em. You should be very proud.-Sandy G.

[Fredrik]

Here are some more pictures from my collection. This is a german TV from 1959-60, Loewe Magier.

[Fredrik]

Loewe Magier

A local (San Fran) big electronics chain "The Good Guys" were offering the Loewe brand plasma flat screen sets here as of a couple of years ago when I was in there last.

*BIG* money, but supposedly super high quality too.

Anthony

[Glenz75]

Hi there Fredrik

Now I know where the cabinet design of the Philips sets made here in NZ came from, that DUX Artisit has almost the identical cabinet and layout to the Philips pics I posted on this thread at the start.
Quite amazing to see another set that looks so similar! Those sets you have are in very nice condition too
Paper Capacitors - Very prone to failing, I know all about those things and the problems they cause..hehe

Cheers
Glen

[Fredrik]

Hi Glen

That Dux-TV uses the same cabinet and chassis as Philips TV’s. The Dux Company was owned by Philips, so Dux TV’s and radios where built of Philips components.

[Glenz75]

Hi Fredrik, that would explain why the Philips sets here look alomst identical to the ones over there if they were made using Philips components/design etc. A bit of badge engineering..hehe
Cheers
Glen

[captainmoody]

Here is my Saba combo that I just received today.
It is 60" long and quite heavy, I took pics of the tv and radio sections.

[captainmoody]

Here is the radio.

[Glenz75]

Now that something real different you've got there Captain, I have only seen another Tv/Radio combo, a company maufactured them here, I don't have a photo of that, but it was quite a neat looking piece of furniture. I just wish I had more room to expand my collection of old b/w's Tvs...Then I'd go mad with them!! hehe

Glen

[captainmoody]

Someone must have brought the Saba from Germany to the United States years ago as I see a small 2"X 3" chassis that is bolted on to the IF section that says tele-converter and is swiss made. Also there is a step up transformer that came with the set to convert the 110v here to 220v to operate it.
There is very little written on the set that is in the English language, One thing I noticed however was a warning that the exportation of the set was considered illegal if not authorized by Saba!
Most everything has to be approved by Underwriters Laboratories here and maybe that is why.
I had the set shipped from Virginia to my home in Michigan which is about a 680 mile trip and all went well with no damage fortunately.
My best guess is that an American serviceman serving in Germany brought it back with him when his tour of duty was over.

[lars]

Hi everybody!
I bought this DUX TV last weak at a fleamarket. I think it´s from somewhere around 1965 but I´m not sure. Do someone know? Unfortunatly it´s not working. All tubes light up but I get no picture at all and no sound, the speaker seemes to be ok though.
Anyway, I think it is really beautiful. Looks very much like Fredriks DUX.

[lars]

Hi again! How do I insert a picture in the message? What am I suposed to write in the window that pops up after pressing the IMG buttom?????

Lars,
You need to do a full recap of your set(paper and electrolytic capactors)This should bring your set back to life if your crt is good.

[lars]

Yes, I´ve been thinking about that... Do you think that would work? It wouldn´t bee too espensive I guess....?