It's solid state, maybe 1966? Any thoughts on whether it's silicon or germanium, or hybrid? Based on other comments in this forum, it's maybe made by Wells-Gardner? The parts list says 12" woofers with a horn and a midrange:
Seller is not exactly in my backyard, unfortunately.
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The main thing wrong with that deal is the decimal point is in the wrong spot. The cabinet is nice. Per conversations on here in the past, one would need to not pay too much for that console, pending troubleshooting to make sure it is not full of bad germanium transistors. I'd have to see more markings on the chassis to be sure, but Well-Gardner would be a possible manufacturer of this console.
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That is a good-looking cabinet and with a separate amp it was not a cheap unit. 12" woofer, and horns makes it higher end too. Price is a bit much. Greg is right, change the decimal point. The changer looks VM to me.
William wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 11:55 pm
That is a good-looking cabinet and with a separate amp it was not a cheap unit. 12" woofer, and horns The changer looks VM to me. Bill
I agree Bill, I had not looked at the full set of photos on
the FB site.
Can't mistake that through the record platter
7 inch sensor button !
I feel kind of guilty asking, Hi-Fi-Mogul, but for unrelated academic purposes I would love a higher resolution scan of the schematics for that Germanium amplifier. I'm in the middle of a study dive into these amplifiers, and this stand-alone amplifier design is very interesting. I'm working on a similar style all PNP germanium Magnavox A531 chassis, and the frustrating thing about Mag are those dang internal part numbers for the transistors. This one is an interesting hybrid- small Si NPN transistors in the predriver, Germanium output transistors. It's nice to see the transistor numbers, but I would love to see it all if you are willing.
Ridiculous price given zero effort to provide any proof of life, but an interesting study.
Is nice looking , but not working and they still want a fortune for it? ...I think wells gardner made units for most brands... then there is colonial but I think they made most of the Sears silvertone units ... good luck with that price
wparks wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:43 am
I feel kind of guilty asking, Hi-Fi-Mogul, but for unrelated academic purposes I would love a higher resolution scan of the schematics for that Germanium amplifier. It's nice to see the transistor numbers, but I would love to see it all if you are willing.
Thank you either way, -Warren
William wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 11:55 pm
That is a good-looking cabinet and with a separate amp it was not a cheap unit. 12" woofer, and horns The changer looks VM to me. Bill
I agree Bill, I had not looked at the full set of photos on
the FB site.
Can't mistake that through the record platter
7 inch sensor button !
wparks wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 3:43 am
I feel kind of guilty asking, Hi-Fi-Mogul, but for unrelated academic purposes I would love a higher resolution scan of the schematics for that Germanium amplifier. It's nice to see the transistor numbers, but I would love to see it all if you are willing.
Thank you either way, -Warren
Hi Warren, schematic is in downloads.
Wow- Thank you! I really appreciate it.
Now that I have checked out the download section I will be sure to contribute what schematics I have there. Looks easy to use! -W
