Old (pre 1970) stereo help

[Geraldo]

I have an old console stereo/turntable made by Sylvania. It is the absolute coolest piece of retro gear, but it has some problems.

1. The turntable is shot.
2. The radio works, but has a couple minor issues with volume control.

Anybody have an idea on where to look for parts/help/whatever?

I've got some Elvis records that need to be played on this thing.

 

[thatmguy]

Gerry,

Try and find a similar model where those components are good, but others are shot.

Often common motors, belts, etc. were used in a variety of models.

We still have my wife's first console stereo. Plays records great.

Gotta love pop-crackle-hiss....


p.s. how did the move go?? Still got that Badger???

 

[Geraldo]

Mike, the move went very well, and the springs got me before we left.

Good idea on looking for similar units. I'm also thinking about just looking for a turntable that will work and swapping them out, or possibly converting it to a CD changer (but I'm not sure if that will work or not).

The Badger got traded when there was something else I desperately needed, you know the drill.

 

[ABSTech]

Sorry to butt in guys, but I noticed this question...

The radio works, but has a couple minor issues with volume control.

If you have issues with the volume control skipping or scratchy, you can clean it with WD-40. Spritz the control very lightly to prevent overspray, and then work it through it's full range several times. Please be sure to unplug the stereo first. This is a trick taught to me by old & cantankerous instructors.

 

[Geraldo]

ABS, you're not butting in, that's just the kind of help I was looking for. I'll give it a try, thanks!

 

[Green Man]

Hello Geraldo
You might want to check with this store Audio Oasis.
They are located in Toronto and specialize in vintage stereo equipment. Hope that helps.

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[Simple Man]

Originally posted by ABSTech
Sorry to butt in guys, but I noticed this question...

If you have issues with the volume control skipping or scratchy, you can clean it with WD-40. Spritz the control very lightly to prevent overspray, and then work it through it's full range several times. Please be sure to unplug the stereo first. This is a trick taught to me by old & cantankerous instructors.

I've got a 29+ yr old Marantz reciever that I have to do the same thing to every once in a while. It works great for me.