1951 RCA Console

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Originally Posted by Kevin Kuehn

I would like to have one of those too. The set uses the then new RCA "Direct Drive" high voltage auto transformer(air core). Should be a fun set to get going.

I had the Bakelite table model version of the set. I got it from a neighbor, a freebee. It was an entry-level set, the last 12" set RCA made!
I appeared to be the first RCA set to use Selenium rectifier and voltage doubler power supply, even though it had a decent sized power transformer and not a hot chassis. When I got it, it didn't need much work and it worked well!
I'm trying to remember, it was the early 60's.