Magnavox 1ST228 ...

[Motorola Minion]

Is a very inexpensive Magnavox console but nice compact mahogany traditional cabinet. Only Sams 454 covers the amp and tuner, in this case is part of a lower-priced theatre model with a 21 or 24 inch monochrome CRT.


Outside, it looks like a 1960 Symphony 1ST208, but instead of PP 6V6s AMP-175 , has single-ended 6BQ5 stereo amp chassis # AMP 196. The speakers on each side are side-firing 12" low frequency and two 5" high frequency, the upper one angled a bit with a formed wedge like RCA does.

The radio and preamp chassis #59-01 is similar to the 100-series in 62 models minus the tuning meter. Good news is that it uses 12AX7s not 6EU7s.

The changer appears to be a W600 series micromatic, yet Sams 454-1 refers  to set 342 for the changer, which is probably a Collaro. Won't upload pics, not sure why.

[electra225]

We can't load pictures on the forum for a reason as yet unknown.  Sorry for the inconvenience. 


Not having 6EU7's is certainly a plus.  Both my smaller Magnavox stereos have a plastic adapter that mounts the speaker to the cabinet to turn one small speaker slightly to an angle. 

[Bill]

It sounds like the Columbia stereo I have that Magnavox built for them.  Side firing 12" woofers, and front facing 5" tweeters with the plastic thing they mount too.  Mine does not have a tuner, but the amp sounds the same.  Single 6BQ5's, 5Y3, and 12AX7.  It has a nice size PT, with older style Collaro changer.  My controls are on the front of the cabinet.  Volume, Bass, and Treble.  It's sounds pretty good for what it is.  I wish the attachments worked, I would provide a photo.  I'm not smart enough to do it the other way. 

Bill

[firedome]

Interesting! - this Maggie amp sounds very similar to the SE one in my '62 DuMont:
1x 5y3, 1x 12ax7, 2 x 6BQ5 (Sylvania iirc). 
Dinky little OPTs mounted on the side of the chassis in this amp!
Sounds just fine for background music at cocktail hour!

BTW for those unaware this place it great for streaming vintage cocktail music:

Retro Cocktail Hour:  http://www.retrococktail.org/