Invicta ( JVC) Japanese stereo console with reel to reel overhaul
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2023
- Obviously designed for American tastes of the time, these are certainly not that common here. Very interesting piece and the kicker? Got the tape player to work well.
I have never seen a console with reel to reel, Awesome unit, Nice fine Good luck
Wait until 3:22 in to get the full view. Nivico (JVC) model 4TR-4U stereo console with tape deck and added optional FM multiplex adapter for the true vintage stereo connoisseur. The tape deck will need the brunt of any restoration effort. It's
a pretty rare thing to see and hear Seth. Great job on the tape deck and all those old caps being replaced.
To me, the original tweeters look like electrostats. However, the new tweeters are dynamic speakers. You can't just replace electrostats with dynamic speakers, electrostats need a DC voltage and also a high AF voltage and they have a very high impedance. Therefore, they are usually connected to the power amp tube without a transformer. Hopefully you didn't just connect the new dynamic tweeter to the terminals of the old electrostats.
Interestingly enough, That Americanized cabinet is actually Danish Modern!
EDIT: if anybody wants to know what the name "Nivico" means, it stands for "Nippon Victor Company/Corporation" via Wikipedia.
Early 1960's Nivico (JVC) AM/FM stereo console/reel-to-reel player, manufactured in Japan, and showing the CD markings (the triangles at 640 and 1240 AM). Not too often does one come across a Japanese console set to compete with the American and European sets. But that is one cool awesome set you worked on, Seth!
Stereo Consoles are like vintage classic cars. Especially tube consoles. A unique time in MCM audio history when their prominence rose and peaked only to plummet into obscurity. The Reel-to-Reel tape deck is a must-have option for any serious console.
BTW: Civil Defense triangles at 640 and 1240 AM denote 1953 - 1963 timeframe
you did a wonderful job on that console Mr. Radio. I love the reel to reel tape recorder. I have an old Panasonic unit from the mid 60s given to me by my uncle I haven't used in years with old 7 in family tapes that were made back in the mid 60s when we were kids.
Love those consoles with the R2R built in... they were the all encompassing sets that could play any medium of the day ....
Mister Radio, Smashing repair :-D
What a nice Radio Gram, :-D i would never have thought it was from japan.
Very well made, No surprise really.
Pretty cool item can't wait till turntable is fixed! Nice work!
That JVC (Nivico) is a beautiful set.
Nice one Seth..Not seen one of those with a tape player..Unique to say the least..Great unit, and great video..ED..uk..😄
Awesome, can't wait to watch this.
Really interesting video ..I had a JVC Nivico Radiogram in the 70's it was a record player /radio only, Always remember it had written on it six speaker effect ..The record deck was almost the same as yours but it had very small valves...Never seen an identical model since..Mains transformer looks the same..Like you said you could run it in many countries..I am based in the UK ..I have subscribed thank you for posting
The tube testers you use are the same as what VOA uses at the studio and transmitter sites. Especially the Navy one you use ,too.have one of those at the transmitter that we still use.
Nice piece!
Consoles, with reel-to-reels built in and multiplex FM, were expensive. You could record, in stereo, from a phonograph record, microphones or AM/FM. Most of the tapes were the 1200ft size. At 7½ips, you could record for 30 minutes per side, 3¾ips - 60 minutes. I liked this one - especially after those capacitors finally got replaced.
That’s a REAL console!! A separate reel-to-reel tape deck is not necessary. I’m wondering 💭 if this is a tube type model, even for it being Japanese. Your friend, Jeff.
reel to reel units aren't very numerous. most units were sold seperately. that is one of the few stereos with a built in. i would like it even if the tape did not work.
What about the record function of the tape deck? You didn't mention it. I could see jacks for microphone inputs, but could it record using input from the tuner/amp section? Just curious! Great job overall.
The reel 2 reel is the satan, counter stuck on 666 🤣
I didn't see any crossover for the 2-way speakers. Otherwise the old JVC seems pretty well engineered.
The unit has inconsistent volume, where you need to have volume up most of the way for the reel to reel, the fm is better where almost ½ volume is needed. Too bad I don't live in your area, I have a tabletop stereo needs repair, it has ALC for the entire unit and if I wanted to record a cassette or 8-track it messes with it besides some clunking sounds in 8-track when playback that is audible. The visible name is Shark where the name is in shape of a shark. I am sure that it could use other repairs too.
why are u holding your phone like that I cant rotate my TV
I like the Real to Real. It was expensive in it's day.
Excellent work...I didn't know that reel systems existed...I did know about Radio with Turntables...and could you also tell me which is the beautiful song that begins to play almost at the end at minutes 47:28...I really loved it! ! A hug from Buenos Aires Argentina
JVC always made quality stuff
What is the name of the bluetooth receiver? Nice video.
On stark or some testers 12ax7 with * more than 22 reading its ok
To me the tape deck looks much like a Sony. Good job. Those tweeters might have just need the cross over capacitor replaced.
All that empty space in that cabinet and they cram all the electronics into the chassis like sardines!
Those grey caps are paper in oil. Absolute garbage parts. Extremely unreliable - they often short, and I've seen them explode as well! Brands like Kenwood/Trio, Sansui and others are full of them in their tube hifi gear. Some of these have 30+ caps that must be replaced. This didn't look too bad thankfully!
Pretty much all older gear has them before the 70s and before polyester/polypropylene become mainstream.
In the end I had to replace almost all of those caps anyway.
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vertical sucks i only watched a second
If you were smart enough, you'd scroll on by instead of commenting. Apparently you don't know what "scroll on by" means. 🙄
@@michaelpetersonjr you mean because you never get a answer or thumbs up.
@@Thomas-yr9ln Lol, yeah, true. I did forget to mention that. :)
No one told you you have to watch.
JVC - Read all about it
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