Motorola SK36M

[Brettzky99]

Happy to have found one of these models nearby in decent overall condition. Came out of the 3rd floor or a house slated to be demolished. 3 channel stereo unit, phono only made in 59 for the 1960 model year. Instead of the typical V-M record changer it uses a Motorola branded BSR.

[Brettzky99]

Amp is Push pull 6AQ5

[William]

That is a good-looking Motorola, Brett. Will it be a keeper?

Bill

[Hi-Fi-Mogul]

The best part is, it's on CASTERS !

[Brettzky99]

That is a good-looking Motorola, Brett. Will it be a keeper?

Bill

Plan is to keep.. will sell something else if need be to make room for anything Motorola.

[electra225]

6AQ5's are the seven-pin version of a 6V6. The 6BQ5 is the nine-pin version of the 6V6. I really like the cabinet. I have a weakness for mahogany. It doesn't look like the casters were factory. Good luck with the restoration. Keep us informed on your progress....

[hermitcrab]

I like that color over the blonde set I had , nice looking and I like the BSR changer in it ...but what drives the third channel?

[Motorola minion]

The input stage on the amplifier chassis has only two channels from preamplifier, so it must develop a "third channel" by combining right and left and running via low-pass filter.

In models with reverb, there is a combined medium frequency added to the bass channel via reverberation tank.

[William]

I kind of understand what you said, Dave, and I think that is the way my 3-channel Motorola table radio works only mine is single ended.

Bill

[macgolf]

That is a sharp looking Motorola! I haven't yet brought home a changer only console, but that style in mahogony would be really tempting. My wife would certainly appreciate a console on castors. Congrats on the find and looking forward to reading about your progress.

Mark