How to convert a vintage tube radio into a Bluetooth speaker

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3 жыл бұрын

Everybody knows that Ducati is world famous for its powerful motorbikes. But maybe not everybody knows that they started the business after the WWII producing electronics equipment and tube radios. In this video I convert my grandpa's 1947's Ducati RR4060 radio into a Bluetooth speaker.
To do that I'll use a cheap two channels Bluetooth amplifier and I'll replace the original electrodynamic speaker with two smaller speakers.
This change is not irreversible and the radio may one day be restored to its original state. In fact, I will keep all the original components aside.
If you want to know more about it or if you have any suggestion please leave a comment below. I'll be glad to reply!
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@kwacz Жыл бұрын

you know you can just tap into the radios tube amplifier section with the bluetooth module. You can even put a toggle switch to pick radio / bluetooth.

@Chipchase780 Жыл бұрын

You just can't beat the looks of a well-used old radio. They have a warmth and charm modern products cannot compete with. As a family air loom, it should be restored one day with the replacement of tired old components to give the best possible sound. Its wooden case came up beautifully with a bit of tlc. Very enjoyable video, thank you.

@georgetorres8834 Жыл бұрын

Great job and beautiful unit 😎👍

@user-yf9dr4oj4u

I use a simpler method. I simply connect a small portable Bluetooth device, with a cable, to it’s record player input. 30s 40s and 50s models use a socket that is compatible with a standard modern European electric plug.

@bunkysbbq6374

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing!

@waynefarrellvoiceovers

Superb work!

@leemartin5878 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant enjoyed the video what a lovely radio

@chuckmaddison2924 Жыл бұрын

I like what you did and support your decision to take the path you did.

@MrGigi-dz9cv

You can allways attach an external bluetooth device, to your radio input sockets.

@Sandoz-tq7qj

Good job 👏

@TV-js5zg 28 күн бұрын

자연스러운 개조 아주 좋았습니다...

@TalmidAndy Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you went down the route or keeping the original hardware for future restoration. I almost felt like I was going to go off on a rant about destroying perfectly good, restorable, radios only to put in modern garbage. At least you didn't paint it white and beat it with chains to make it look 'better'..

@odannyboy3338 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I love how particular and detailed you are, mixing vintage electronics and a bit of woodworking and restoration all together! We could be brothers!! Really enjoyed

@frankyw8803

Sweet , thank you .

@andrewdavis6917

I think it was a fantastic project

@trevorashton242

how did you get power to light?

@davidecalzolari2558

Good morning,

@user-rx2xs3zh2s

Would it be possible to attach a list of items that you purchased to make this happen? Thanks!

@Restaura_con_Gianni 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! A good work and a beautiful video!

@tayro7265 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. It probably wouldn't be hard to get the radio to work. Change out all of the capacitors and check the resistor values, change them out if necessary. Probably fire right up. That broken dial cable will probably give you more grief than the electronics. I hate those things. Some wraparound several knobs and pulleys, make 90* turns... Just a pain in the @$$.