1968 Philips Console Hi-Fi Stereo Restoration

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1968 Philips Console Hi-Fi Stereo Restoration

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Күн бұрын

My brother and I restored this 1968 home stereo. It was destined for the dump by original owner. It was no longer working. We pulled the chassis and inspected. I changed electrolytic caps. We built custom adaptor plates for smaller modern caps. Some failed resistors. We repaired the record player. Everything but the cassette player works very well the sound quality is very good. We’re quite impressed.

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@garygrant.5311 8 ай бұрын

I wish they still made console stereos

@regalt1987 9 ай бұрын

the depth of sound from these consoles are something everyone should experience.

@DoroteoVilla 5 жыл бұрын

I’m blown away by the incredible job you guys have done. It’s gorgeous.

@keithsgarage5831 5 жыл бұрын

DoroteoVilla thanks. It sounds crazy good. I bet it rocked a lot of folks back in 1968.

@xaenon 4 жыл бұрын

Console stereos are awesome! They were built as a set of 'matched' components (the good ones, at any rate) and sounded great! Their Achilles' heel, of course, was their considerable size and the fact that you had to carefully choose where you put them if you wanted to take best advantage of their sound - the all-in-one 'music centers' and component stereo systems did not have these limitations because of their separate speakers. I'll never let go of my 1967 Magnavox Astro-Sonic. I repaired it, did some maintenance to the changer, and recently added Bluetooth to it, and it sounds just wonderful. Yes, it's an antique, but not quite the monument to obsolescence some people might think it is. My granddaughter was fascinated with the automatic changer, and she's going to inherit it one day.

@EdgardoValentinoDOlaes 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so fascinated with this PHILIPS Console Stereo system that you refurbished, Keith. Kudos to your extraordinary work. My uncle Ernesto once brought home in Noveleta Cavite, Philippines, the PHILIPS Radio Phonograph Hi-Fi, yr mod: 1959, together with separate triangular speakers, made in Eindhoven, Netherlands. Whenever I watch you playing your Philips stereo console, it brings back precious memories. It’s so nostalgic.

@JacGoudsmit 5 жыл бұрын

The cassette recorder looks the same as Philips' first cassette recorder EL3300. Sounds like the record player needs some work but that's a great treasure you got there.

@keithsgarage5831 5 жыл бұрын

Jac Goudsmit we found that once given ample warm up time, the records turn at proper speed and sound right.

@OutlawToys Жыл бұрын

I dig a good console. I like the styling on this one.

@paulomontero12 2 жыл бұрын

Great sounding speakers.

@rizzlerazzleuno4733 3 жыл бұрын

Neat. This is an attractive unit, unlike many of the consoles that are pretty silly looking with lots of fake doors, drawers, knobs, handles, gold and brass do-dads, etc, mostly made from molded plastic. The cassette player in this is unique because during these years the 8-track was the big whoop. Most the the audio manufacturers produced these long and low consoles and the big department stores of the sixties and seventies all competed in selling these five foot long beauties, constantly changing styles and features every six months. Check the online Sears, Wards, and Penney's catalogs to see the progression of these, especially in the glory years 1965 to 1975. The move to component and the all-in-one compact systems with separate speakers replaced these in the mid to late seventies and by 1979 these consoles were history in the audio departments. Hope you got the turntable "up to speed". Thanks for the video.

@a075923 2 жыл бұрын

My folks had a Magnavox console, great music maker

@FumariVI 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful treasure you have here. Looks and sounds great! There used to be a guy on KZfaq who had a rare Dumont console stereo of sixties vintage. I don't know what happened to him. I can't find him on KZfaq anymore. If you ever want to sell this contact me. By the way, you have a great voice for narrating videos.

@sslabanowicz 5 жыл бұрын

Hey are you interested in buying mine ?

@FumariVI 3 жыл бұрын

@@sslabanowicz Tell me about it, including price and location.

@AudioElectronicsChicago 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!! It looks great!

@TheDuckseason Жыл бұрын

WOW , Beautiful!!

@pcallas66 4 жыл бұрын

I will say that just through my phone it sounds beautiful. However, the record player is playing way too slow. I'm thinking the platter shaft may have grease that's getting really gummed up (that's a really common problem for record changers) or the motor itself may be gummed up. Also check how freely the idler wheel underneath is turning. If you clean and lubricate the parts. It will be working optimally. That's very nice and you did a fantastic job replacing capacitors. I'm sure it's powerful and nice and boomy with the woofers. Thank you for sharing.

@keithsgarage5831 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Callas we discovered that the record player warms up in a minute or so and then plays at the proper speed.

@lindathompson3982 2 жыл бұрын

Well, just as u say. However, this is not normal. I believe the commenter's suggestions r valid, & u can either fix the problem now, while it's fairly simple, or u can fix it later. Exquisite stereo console!

@lkmsl 3 жыл бұрын

Real nice voice !

@dnamusic8275 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt has one a bit different from this model. The sound is amazing. It doesn't have cassette slot. It is not faulty now. DireDawa Ethiopia.

@michalmokrohajsky5740 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Brawo 👍

@alanpaola5266 Жыл бұрын

Sounds way better with the new digital audio technology thanks to the internet ...of course digital everything !

@MontrealNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful🥂

@toneyisaiah3556 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad for a 1960s sound system with a cassette player.

@luisantoniomarrega1120 3 жыл бұрын

Este aparelho é espetacular além do móvel ser bem acabado parece ter uma boa potencia😊👍

@heyjohnnypark5703 6 ай бұрын

I have the same cabinet I saved after next door neighbour died and their daughter just put it out for garbage. Takes a while for it to warm up to speed and the string for the tuner snapped right away oops. Cassette deck powers on but I can see inside the belt is snapped as well. Haven’t figured out how to access the insides of the cabinet to replace.

@billmalarski2756 2 жыл бұрын

Gretta Van Fleet!

@mauromazzoncini5711 7 ай бұрын

Dont forget Philips invented the cassette tape system ,thats why its in this console

@keithsgarage5831 7 ай бұрын

Very cool. Thank you.

@keithsgarage5831 7 ай бұрын

Actually I was just reviewing the original brochure for this console after reading your message. The previous original owner provided it when we acquired the stereo. It states the “all new cassette option, created by Philips”.

@mauromazzoncini5711 7 ай бұрын

Very nice system ,thanks for sharing

@perrymckinney6146 4 жыл бұрын

The cassette player looks like a GE model i had. It had the same looking knob and looked a lot like it.

@hawkeyepierce3199 4 жыл бұрын

Very sweet! Record player is a bit off time , sounds slow. Beautiful piece

@keithsgarage5831 4 жыл бұрын

After about 1 minute of warm up time, the record player rotates at the proper speed.

@9496TULL 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@keithsgarage5831 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@joshfanler6574 4 жыл бұрын

very cool

@nightmareman78 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@dougg1075 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@ronichris 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice. The reason why it is a cassette and not an 8-track, is because this is european.

@paulgreen6302 3 жыл бұрын

Turntable running a bit slow great sound.

@keithsgarage5831 3 жыл бұрын

After about 30 seconds the turntable motor warms up. Then normal speed is achieved again.

@musicnupe 2 ай бұрын

Sir my mother has this exact unit, and I do have all the schematics if you still are interested in obtaining copies

@sslabanowicz 5 жыл бұрын

Hey i just picked this same console up, can you post a link to the manual? Thank you

@penny6843 4 жыл бұрын

A schematic link would be fantastic!!

@mitchevans4597 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for playing Greta Van Fleet

@noahvanderreddinghollands7231 3 жыл бұрын

magnavox = philips too.

@theonlywaytofly 4 жыл бұрын

Turntable sounds like its running a tad slow. Pitch control on the unit?

@keithsgarage5831 4 жыл бұрын

The drive motor needs a minute to warm up. Then the proper speed ensues. I suspect the motor is overdue for some lube.

@dicklane86 5 жыл бұрын

Could you help me figure out what kinda stylus cartridge I need for my philco 1744-124-1? Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

@dspence8086 3 жыл бұрын

Don't know how I missed this video. Sounds great. I always thought cassettes came out in the mid '70's. What's a Canadian doing listening to Born in the USA?

@keithsgarage5831 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. Still a good song, no matter where you are from! I too was surprised to see a cassette deck in a 1968 stereo. I do like to tiinker on a few things.

@joannamccloud 4 жыл бұрын

I have plenty casetts 🤣

@bengallo6504 29 күн бұрын

Hi, I am in the midst of trying to restore a similar Philips console. I noticed you had changed the same caps I have in my chassis. Where did you get your new caps from?

@keithsgarage5831 29 күн бұрын

@@bengallo6504 It’s been a fews but I think it was Mouser USA.

@bengallo6504 28 күн бұрын

@@keithsgarage5831I've heard of them. By any chance would you still have your order list?

@bengallo6504 28 күн бұрын

@@keithsgarage5831thanks for replying, I'll try them. Do you still have a list of the caps you ordered?

@keithsgarage5831 27 күн бұрын

@bengallo6504 sorry, I don’t.

@jeffreyhaynes5774 4 жыл бұрын

All the components on your console should work.If you don't know how to repair the cassette,send it to me i will repair it for a small fee.Iphone is ok,but not the same sound as a cassette.

@pjimmbojimmbo1990 Жыл бұрын

Subs? Woofers perhaps, but not Subs

@davidbrown8303 4 жыл бұрын

Fifty years old. a lot of people don't live to be fifty.

@chrishinnant3924 3 жыл бұрын

Turntable still plays a little too slow.

@keithsgarage5831 3 жыл бұрын

After about 1 minute of warm up time, it turns at proper speed.

@chrishinnant3924 3 жыл бұрын

@@keithsgarage5831 I had a turntable like that once. I had to let it run for about 2 minutes before I could play it.

@sauluribe7082 Жыл бұрын

I believe Phillips is an Austrian company but would have their products build in other countries including United States. I'm not doubting it but that housing hardly looks European.

@psrjbr 11 ай бұрын

Philips is Dutch. They had factories all over the world. Here in Brazil they were great in the 50's 60's 70's 80's. They invented the cassette system, that's why it's in there.

@sauluribe7082 11 ай бұрын

@@psrjbr Although theirs that debate weather Phillips or Sony invented the compact disc player or both.

@PauloSantos-zj9jo 10 ай бұрын

@@sauluribe7082 sorry, but I said the compact cassette system, the tape in a shell. And the compact disc, I've read, they invented too, but at that time, there were a lot of different system being created, so they made a joint venture with Sony so the CD would have a better chance to show up, what happened. More, the vídeo cassette invented by Philips was better than the others, but the VHS was creted before, I think by JVC, and there were already a lot a great companies producing VHS, that's why philips vídeo cassette was forgotten. In time, the CD was based in vídeo disc laser created entirely and solely by Philips and was a huge succes.

@sauluribe7082 10 ай бұрын

@@PauloSantos-zj9jo Quite an amazing format the compact disc. From digital audio CD, computer data, photos, videos and reinventing for DVD. Oh! I forgot, video games.