I am the second owner of the 1966 model of this console. Picked it up a few years ago (2017 IIRC) for $100. The grandparents of my supervisor at that time had bought it new in March 1966 for $695, have the original receipt.When both of them had passed, her uncle took over the house and didn't know what to do with it, it's a VERY large piece. She told me about it knowing I was into antique radios, etc., rented a small van and took it home. Nearly flawless, the turntable works perfectly. My biggest problem was ow when I go to Goodwill, any thrift or antique store I have to look through and find vintage records to play on it, I now have quite a few. It doesn't sound right playing more modern (post 1970) music on it.
Hi JR. They are truly great machines. Your player will/should play modern vinyl just fine. I suspect a few things are needed. New stylus for sure. Possibly a new cartridge too. Also, the tone arm pressure needs to be set properly.
Brings back pleasant memories...my late dad had a TV sales and service business in San Francisco and sold Magnavox from 1961-1972. I have a collection of Magnavox sets from 1942-1961. The later sets are the Imperial Classic, 1960; Imperial French Provincial, 1961; and the top-of-the-line, Concert Grand, 1959. Great sets, both in sight [furniture] and sound [stereo]. The Enoch Light Command Record Series are the great way to show off the quality of Magnavox stereo sound! Sadly, the quality of Magnavox products declined rapidly by 1970. The console era died out by the mid 70's.
Good morning Larry. You are right on all accounts. Sad that they fell out of fashion. Equally great is they are back in fashion! Check out my page if you are on Facebook! facebook.com/Fortherecordstereoconsolerestoration
really nice-looking Maggie console , they made some very beautiful consoles. i love the tube consoles. The Magnavox Imperial Windsor was one of the finest ever made as big as a china cabinet. the woodwork was done by Drexel. it cost 1,500 in 1948 today it would cost close to $20,000 for it unreal
Good morning and thanks for the comment. Funny you should mention the Windsor Imperial- I have a 1947 version with the Stephens horn in it! Mine is complete with the pediment on top but the tv was pulled from it years before I got it.
i bought a Magnavox turntable that needed a few parts[which i already have] the cycling gear turns nice and freely so i know getting it working should be quite easy
I’ve had a few of these and they seem to be tuned to reproduce classical music at full volume and clarity. I listen to more classical strictly because it sounds so good on my console.
Gran sonido,Hermosa Consola,Está en excelente Condiciones, GRANDE,De Madera,Tal como me Gustan,muy Elegante,Hiciste una buena selección de música para la Demostración,Está en venta? Precio?
Sounds and looks beautiful! You said this was a 1965 model. Can it detect oddball record sizes or just the 7, 10 and 12”? Someday, I’m hoping to get my hands on an older Magnavox that will handle my 9” Seeburgs correctly. I just need to move into a bigger place first, since I already have a Penncrest, which you restored last year (and it still sounds great)!
@@danbogel7739 A '65 MicroMatic should be able to handle oddball sizes. They dumbed it down to just the three major sizes sometime between late 1967 and mid 1968, I think. My early '67 Magnavox Micromatic sports the 'any size' feature (between 6" & 12"), but my '69 'component' changer only does the standard three.
Hi! Do you really require a changer for your Seeburg records? If not, I might have an alternative. An inexpensive Audio-Technica LP-60 or one of its derivatives can be modified to support 16 rpm. I know a guy who does these mods; he modded an old Pioneer turntable for me, and I use it for exactly this purpose. The AT LP-60 family are full-auto (single-play) turntables with light-tracking magnetic cartridges and built-in preamps. It'll plug right into the aux-input of your Penncrest or almost any other amp/receiver. Of course, with the 9" records, you'll have to cue it manually, but the auto-return/shutoff works exactly as it does with regular 7/10/12 inch records.
@@danbogel7739 Sorry, I must have replied to the wrong person. My comment was intended for mayorWest24's question. On another topic, I really dig your Imperial. That was a high-end model for Magnavox that year. Beautiful!
Good Morning Larry. This stereo’s build date was 1964 for the 1965 model year. In case you don’t know, this is the Magnavox, top of the line Aegean Imperial. 2-15” woofers and 4 horns. I restored this unit last year. Thanks for the comment. Check out my Facebook page. facebook.com/pg/Fortherecordstereoconsolerestoration/community/
Did you say this console had 4 horns and 15” woofers.? Wow that’s top of the mark . I’ve looked at lots of these old Maggie’s and never ran across one with 4 horns . I’m curious as to how they have them placed well the direction anyway. Mine only has 2 but they are at a 45* angle to the front. I’m also curious as to how many watts this one pulls . Yours sounds great coming over my iPad so to be in front of her must be something else. Makes you wish things were still made in good ol USA .
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A flawless restoration. The grand era of consoles comes alive again. A stunning unit.
Nicely said Michael! May I borrow that sentence?
@@danbogel7739 Be my guest. Certainly.
I am the second owner of the 1966 model of this console. Picked it up a few years ago (2017 IIRC) for $100. The grandparents of my supervisor at that time had bought it new in March 1966 for $695, have the original receipt.When both of them had passed, her uncle took over the house and didn't know what to do with it, it's a VERY large piece. She told me about it knowing I was into antique radios, etc., rented a small van and took it home. Nearly flawless, the turntable works perfectly. My biggest problem was ow when I go to Goodwill, any thrift or antique store I have to look through and find vintage records to play on it, I now have quite a few. It doesn't sound right playing more modern (post 1970) music on it.
Hi JR. They are truly great machines. Your player will/should play modern vinyl just fine. I suspect a few things are needed. New stylus for sure. Possibly a new cartridge too. Also, the tone arm pressure needs to be set properly.
These console units were so beautiful and the stereo was excellent. Magnavox always did a great job. $695.00 was very expensive back in 1966.
Beautiful sound! Very clear... this music helps a lot.. has very nice highs and lows
Brings back pleasant memories...my late dad had a TV sales and service business in San Francisco and sold Magnavox from 1961-1972. I have a collection of Magnavox sets from 1942-1961. The later sets are the Imperial Classic, 1960; Imperial French Provincial, 1961; and the top-of-the-line, Concert Grand, 1959. Great sets, both in sight [furniture] and sound [stereo]. The Enoch Light Command Record Series are the great way to show off the quality of Magnavox stereo sound! Sadly, the quality of Magnavox products declined rapidly by 1970. The console era died out by the mid 70's.
Good morning Larry. You are right on all accounts. Sad that they fell out of fashion. Equally great is they are back in fashion! Check out my page if you are on Facebook! facebook.com/Fortherecordstereoconsolerestoration
Oh, I’d like to see your consoles.
Absolutely beautiful
Magnavox Made Good Stuff.
really nice-looking Maggie console , they made some very beautiful consoles. i love the tube consoles. The Magnavox Imperial Windsor was one of the finest ever made as big as a china cabinet. the woodwork was done by Drexel. it cost 1,500 in 1948 today it would cost close to $20,000 for it unreal
Good morning and thanks for the comment. Funny you should mention the Windsor Imperial- I have a 1947 version with the Stephens horn in it! Mine is complete with the pediment on top but the tv was pulled from it years before I got it.
Beautifull !!!!
Sounds wonderful!
Michael Murrin thanks Michael! Sorry I didn’t reply sooner. I never received a notification.
I have a 1970 magnavox Counsole that I got for free in mint condition everything works flawlessly after all these years and I just love it
Helps if they be been used regularly. Thanks
Sounds amazing! ❤
Love it . Mines I the shop right now, can’t wate till it comes home.
Nice. They are awesome!!
i bought a Magnavox turntable that needed a few parts[which i already have] the cycling gear turns nice and freely so i know getting it working should be quite easy
Good luck Larry!
That Thing Sounds Great Coming Over My
JBL BT Speaker
Thanks Roger!
Thanks!
I’ve had a few of these and they seem to be tuned to reproduce classical music at full volume and clarity. I listen to more classical strictly because it sounds so good on my console.
I would agree!
linda demais.é show.amei valeu . abraços mano.
Sorry, but I don’t understand your language.
Magnificent ❤❤🤗🤗🤗
Thanks!
Awww que Maravilha!!! é um lindo gabinete
Thanks you!
@@danbogel7739 obrigado você Dan bogel
Gran sonido,Hermosa Consola,Está en excelente Condiciones, GRANDE,De Madera,Tal como me Gustan,muy Elegante,Hiciste una buena selección de música para la Demostración,Está en venta? Precio?
Sorry, I don’t understand your language.
These just have a great cavernous sound!
Sure do Dewey!
❤
Nice Unit!, But i'm just not a fan of the earlier Micromatic Changers " 1968 on back " My faves are 1971-76 They look a whole lot better!
Sounds and looks beautiful! You said this was a 1965 model. Can it detect oddball record sizes or just the 7, 10 and 12”?
Someday, I’m hoping to get my hands on an older Magnavox that will handle my 9” Seeburgs correctly. I just need to move into a bigger place first, since I already have a Penncrest, which you restored last year (and it still sounds great)!
Hi Matthew. I believe it only taps for 7, 10 & 12
@@danbogel7739 A '65 MicroMatic should be able to handle oddball sizes. They dumbed it down to just the three major sizes sometime between late 1967 and mid 1968, I think. My early '67 Magnavox Micromatic sports the 'any size' feature (between 6" & 12"), but my '69 'component' changer only does the standard three.
Hi!
Do you really require a changer for your Seeburg records? If not, I might have an alternative. An inexpensive Audio-Technica LP-60 or one of its derivatives can be modified to support 16 rpm. I know a guy who does these mods; he modded an old Pioneer turntable for me, and I use it for exactly this purpose.
The AT LP-60 family are full-auto (single-play) turntables with light-tracking magnetic cartridges and built-in preamps. It'll plug right into the aux-input of your Penncrest or almost any other amp/receiver. Of course, with the 9" records, you'll have to cue it manually, but the auto-return/shutoff works exactly as it does with regular 7/10/12 inch records.
@@xaenon I’m confused. I don’t have a seeberg
@@danbogel7739 Sorry, I must have replied to the wrong person. My comment was intended for mayorWest24's question.
On another topic, I really dig your Imperial. That was a high-end model for Magnavox that year. Beautiful!
does it have the optional reel 2 reel in the other end ? ... mine has it...but it is the mediterranean model...
very clean sounding what year was this fine stereo built?
Good Morning Larry. This stereo’s build date was 1964 for the 1965 model year. In case you don’t know, this is the Magnavox, top of the line Aegean Imperial. 2-15” woofers and 4 horns. I restored this unit last year. Thanks for the comment. Check out my Facebook page. facebook.com/pg/Fortherecordstereoconsolerestoration/community/
@@danbogel7739yes, I saw this in facebook too, I have a turntable just like that one
Did you say this console had 4 horns and 15” woofers.? Wow that’s top of the mark . I’ve looked at lots of these old Maggie’s and never ran across one with 4 horns . I’m curious as to how they have them placed well the direction anyway. Mine only has 2 but they are at a 45* angle to the front. I’m also curious as to how many watts this one pulls . Yours sounds great coming over my iPad so to be in front of her must be something else. Makes you wish things were still made in good ol USA .
I wish I could post a picture here
All solid state magnavox imperials have 4 horns and the 15" woofers have substantially larger magnets than the lower priced units.
The horns are front facing. One is angles outward at about 30 degrees. The other one is directed straight out and angled up about 15-20 degrees.
I bought mine for a $100 too but unfortunately the turntable needs work do you know how to repair the cartridge part?
Yes I do
No real to reel in this one
STereo magnetofon tam chybí a Barevná Televize
If I understood the translation correctly, you said there is no tape player or TV. And you would be correct