In part two of restoring this classic 1965 Magnavox Astro Sonic Console, I had to address the issue of only one channel producing sound. I ended up replacing most of the electrolytic capacitors, and that seemed to do the trick.
My mother has the 1969 model she got new when I was 5 years old and she still uses it, works great. Thanks for reminding me of all the great times my family have had listening to this beautiful radio
Dang rosie brings back memories of a good friend of mine, Doug workin in his shop. His words of wisdom, "if it doesn't work slap it...something will fall into place." U got the touch hun. 👍
Thanks for tackling this console--I've been learning to restore vintage stereo receivers, i.e. Pioneer, Sansui, Kenwood circa 1970s, and my mentor and friend picked-up a near identical Magnavox as a gift and side project. I did all the caps and thought it was good to-go, but still had one bad channel. Checked all caps for alignment for polarization and all seemed good, but my mentor found the problem. I'd put in one cap lead into the wrong PCB hole because it seemed to have the option for axial or radial leads. I fixed my error and all is well. Now, it's on to the turntable. Again, thanks for posting this one. I've enjoyed many of your videos over the past couple of years as I've gone further into the hobby.
When I saw the stereo I thought of Honest John that had a little building in his back yard where we would get our floor model tv's stereos', and my brother his guitars. As a family when I was growing up in the 60' and 70's it was exciting time. It was old stuff, but it was new to us.
I pulled one of these out of the trash. I absolutely love it. I ended up having to find the schematics online for anybody interested the amplifier that’s used in this particular model is called a 505 series solid-state
I can remember the TV man coming and taking out our TV to fix, giving us a loner. We had a sears stereo console, had gold velvet speaker covers really ornate carved plastic faux wood.
I wish something like that had been available ten years ago when I still had my old Magnavox or a similar 1950s/early 60 consul like this one. Not knowing how to repair it I had to trash it but I believe I saved the speaker hoping to place it within a new corner-horn enclosure for which I have plans.
Rosy, my sears am fm récord player with 8 track has two inputs for speakers but only one is working , theees no sound in the other one, what do you suggest on how to fix it? I will appreciate any recommendation, thanks a lot!!
Grandparents had one when they moved to their new tract house in Indianapolis, 1965. Not sure if they had it before that date; if so, not long before. Theirs was + 24" color TV with remote, and longer/wider to accommodate the TV, but everything else looks the same. I do recall the 'Astro-Sonic' term associated with it. Thought that was due to the remote but maybe not. Had an ultrasonic (I think) remote.
I have a 1967 model but the turntable makes a loud noise and also the cartridge needs to be replaced. Can you help? Or have a turntable for sale for it?
Hey Rosie ; would you mind showing everyone how to add a string of LED lights underneath that console. Because, I have a console and have no idea on how to do that. And I for one would love to do that! Thank in advance….😊
The noise problem in my Magnavox Astrosonic console was the driver transistors were making crackling sounds. Spray them with freeze spray and they will get quiet, or become more noisy. I found some replacements online, guess I got lucky finding those NOS still in the package! Balance control can be problematic on these too, hidden on the chassis, a little black knob.
I have a 1964 Magnavox console like this one in the video, except mine also has an open reel tape deck. I'm looking for a technician to restore it. I live in Vero Beach, FL. Can someone help me?
like a dummy I reinsert +speaker wire ,pioneer 780, running at the time. no lights, no relay,etc. I have 5 of them. I would like to repair. first place to start?
Not only is this the WORST repair I have ever seen in my life but you used the worst caps there is. I would highly recommend giving up electronics to study Leviticus 20:13.
