RCA CTC7 Grenoble The Rest of the Story

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Originally Posted by ohohyodafarted

Bob,

Glad you were able to get it for a trade. I was also wanting it and when the seller upped the price from the original, I think $350 to double that, I decided I didn't want it that badly. But man, IS THAT THING CHERRY OR WHAT? Getting it for a trade was very fortunate.

I have a CTC7 Pensburry in the Maple finish, however the finish on mine is pretty bad and needs refinishing. Your's looks showroom new. Is that the way you acquired it?

Hi Bob;

Yes, my Pensbury was in that condition when I acquired it about a year and a half ago. There is a very light ring on the top, but nothing that a strategically placed lamp or set of rabbit ears wouldn't take care of. And yes, I was very fortunate that the "seller" of the Grenoble has the collecting "bug" as bad as I do, and was willing and anxious to make the trade for a very desireable piece of vintage audio equipment.

Congrats on your CTC5 Wingate Bob, that's one beautiful looking set. I can see that a lot of time and effort went into that restoration. I love those old technicolor flicks, the colors just seem to jump off the screen at you. Great job...
Bob