Thanks so much for going into depth on the restoration, currently restoring the exact same model and this has helped immensely. So far restained the cabinet and have the tuner working. Awaiting some parts from voice of music for the turntable and will be able to complete it. Thanks again!
When I was growing up my parents had an RCA console. It came with the Sears house they bought which was fully furnished by the previous owners. Anyway, I don't know the model but I sure wish I did. It was smaller than this one and was in a nice modern contemporary enclosure. When I was a teenager I put it in my room. You mentioned you find strange things inside of these consoles and it reminded me that I kept my stash of Playboys and Penthouse magazines inside. A great place for secrets, lol. A few years ago I found one at a garage sale but it wasn't working and it was solid state. My original one was tubed. I would rather have a tubed version but there is no model number papers anywhere on it so I still don't know what the model is. It has vertical stationary louvers in front of the speakers, the woofer is also that oval shape but not 15". I gutted it but wish I didn't. I have most of the parts still, but not all, in a box.
RCA gave its color televisions different model names as well; the same picture tube and chassis were placed in differently-styled cabinetry to fit in with room decor.
Nice video and great job on the restoration. I was wondering if you could help me by any chance. I have an RCA VJT32W I'm restoring. The problem is someone has been in it and disconnected and messed up all the wires. The main mystery is how the speaker output wires are connected to that little board on the back which is for external speakers. I don't know if the audio output goes to it first then to the speakers or to the speakers first then to the external connection. This model has no speaker selection switch so the external speaker connections always have the audio going to it at the same time as the built in speakers in the cabinet. I'm a little confused about the audio outputs on the chassis. As there are the left and right channel connections but then there is a pin connection in the middle which I can only guess may be a common ground? There is also a round 3 pin female connection on the chassis as well that has nothing connected to it. I have already identified the turntable power and audio connection and the tape input connections so no issues there. If I can make a video or send you some pictures of it, could you help by any chance? I have the service manual and some schematics still having problems finding this wiring mystery.
Hello, Your best bet is to join the “Vintage Stereo Consoles and Their Predecessors” group on Facebook. Lots of members there will be able to answer your questions and guide you….
Thank you for the knowledgeable video. The capstone? I think you Called it moves really badly and I think I need to replace the upper Bushing But I'm unsure how to get it apart. There is so much play that it will not turn the turntable.
Thanks so much for going into depth on the restoration, currently restoring the exact same model and this has helped immensely. So far restained the cabinet and have the tuner working. Awaiting some parts from voice of music for the turntable and will be able to complete it. Thanks again!
You're welcome!
You really know you stuff Steve when it comes to restoring stereo consoles including the phonograph part.😃 Steve
When I was growing up my parents had an RCA console. It came with the Sears house they bought which was fully furnished by the previous owners. Anyway, I don't know the model but I sure wish I did. It was smaller than this one and was in a nice modern contemporary enclosure. When I was a teenager I put it in my room. You mentioned you find strange things inside of these consoles and it reminded me that I kept my stash of Playboys and Penthouse magazines inside. A great place for secrets, lol. A few years ago I found one at a garage sale but it wasn't working and it was solid state. My original one was tubed. I would rather have a tubed version but there is no model number papers anywhere on it so I still don't know what the model is. It has vertical stationary louvers in front of the speakers, the woofer is also that oval shape but not 15". I gutted it but wish I didn't. I have most of the parts still, but not all, in a box.
RCA gave its color televisions different model names as well; the same picture tube and chassis were placed in differently-styled cabinetry to fit in with room decor.
I have a 1963 mark 8 series
Was part of there decorator series
Top of the line
I like the curved cabinet on this one
Dang we used to own one of these
Got a 63 . Makes a little pop wen i turn it on but no power. Any idea? Do they have a fuse ?
I grew up on RCA Victor Orthophonic Stereo
I have a very similar console to this one. Mine may be early 70s, but much of the equipment looks very similar - down to the tone arm.
I have my TV on one of these. Unfortunately the electronics have been removed. Hard to find them again.
Nice video and great job on the restoration. I was wondering if you could help me by any chance. I have an RCA VJT32W I'm restoring. The problem is someone has been in it and disconnected and messed up all the wires. The main mystery is how the speaker output wires are connected to that little board on the back which is for external speakers. I don't know if the audio output goes to it first then to the speakers or to the speakers first then to the external connection. This model has no speaker selection switch so the external speaker connections always have the audio going to it at the same time as the built in speakers in the cabinet. I'm a little confused about the audio outputs on the chassis. As there are the left and right channel connections but then there is a pin connection in the middle which I can only guess may be a common ground? There is also a round 3 pin female connection on the chassis as well that has nothing connected to it. I have already identified the turntable power and audio connection and the tape input connections so no issues there. If I can make a video or send you some pictures of it, could you help by any chance? I have the service manual and some schematics still having problems finding this wiring mystery.
Hello,
Your best bet is to join the “Vintage Stereo Consoles and Their Predecessors” group on Facebook.
Lots of members there will be able to answer your questions and guide you….
I use thin coat of Vaseline on the changer instead of grease ... works just as well
Thank you for the knowledgeable video. The capstone? I think you Called it moves really badly and I think I need to replace the upper Bushing But I'm unsure how to get it apart.
There is so much play that it will not turn the turntable.
Capstan, also called the motor spindle.....
Where did you say I can get the cartridge and cartridge holder from?
eBay
@@SteveScarlet I found the cartridge, but not the holder...is there another way to secure the cartridge
www.thevoiceofmusic.com/catalog/part_detail.asp?PNumberBase=RCA115327
Thank you so much!
Boomerang shaped cabinet
They're could've put the woofers on the sides of the cabinet it would've been a better setup anyway nice console bye the way
Is this for sale??
Soon to be on my website....
Man you probably charge lots to re cap them.. I got one and don't kno anyone to work on...
I have two on the bench at the moment from customers who sent them in. You can reach me through my website.....
@addyboyze123 what's ur website
@addyboyze123 what's your website