This is the king of console stereos for sure. Would look great sitting on some shag carpet eh?
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@Zimmermania9 жыл бұрын
I have a story to tell you. When my grandmother died she left my mother some money. Before that we only had a black-and-white TV. After researching some death records today I came across my grandmothers grave at Forest lawn in California. From that I got her death dateand I remembered that she left my mom some money that year for which she bought two RCA televisions one being this exact console. I really enjoyed seeing your video because I spent more time in front of the TV then I did in school at the time. I ate bugles and chips of every sort. It's a wonder I'm still alive.thank you very much for the video
@BlondieSL2 жыл бұрын
I remember that model. I repaired a few of those "back in the day." Of course, when the TV failed and if it required to be brought into the shop, I'd have to pull the chassis and only take that because these were way too heavy to take to the shop as a unit. Normally, before doing that, I'd test the picture tube to make sure that it was ok, because if it was not, then I'd either have to take that too, or after informing the customer that the picture tube is bad (showing them on the tester's meters) and letting them know how much it was going to cost for a total repair. When the CRT was bad and the customer wanted to continue with the expensive repair, I'd take the chassis to the shop and connect it to my "jig" and complete the repairs. Then, to assure all is perfect, I'd connect the actual new picture tube to it and do all the alignment needed so that I could literally just replace their tube on site with the new one, connect the chassis and complete the job. Those sets has amazing color too. Back then, RCA was so good.
@arthureverett8220 Жыл бұрын
The guy’s wife must have been crazy not allowing him to bring that fine vintage piece of electronics into the house
@mactrak6011 жыл бұрын
I agree about it being around a 1969 model. We bought a brand new RCA tv just like the on in this console featured here; it was a console tv by itself; no stereo, but the channel selector and the little black door which covered the color and tint knobs looked just like your tv in the stereo cabinet. It lasted almost 15 years including being shipped to Germany and back as we were in the military.
@johnnytacokleinschmidt51511 ай бұрын
My buddy and I moved a Muntz combo console when we were in eighth grade. Figure about 14 years old. Wheeled it on a cart up a big hill about two miles from where he lived. We were tired. It had been raining all day. It was extra heavy being wet and slippery. We set about taking it down the walk out basement stairs. Me on the bottom walking backwards and he on the top. About part way down I didn't think I could manage anymore. But I had to because there was no way to set it down. So damn heavy and very frightening to realize you've got to succed. I've moved and picked up and carried too many heavy things. Thankfully I'm not disabled. But I've dealt with bulging discs and chronic back pain. I'm also somehow 2-1/2" shorter than I used to be... Be careful, but get at it and get it done!
@rodneykingston64206 жыл бұрын
It IS very cool and was obviously lovingly cared for for many years. Its styling is very 70s, so it was probably originally purchased at the precise moment these things were becoming UNCOOL vs. the component systems. It could even be from the last year they made console stereos (anyone know what that was?). Getting it for free in 1985 wouldn't have been much of a surprise, but today, those DO have a value on the collectibles market. Not quite what the sleeker, sexier 1960s ones do, but visually, it has its own unique "vibe" and deserves a prominent place, not in a bedroom or the basement, but in the living room, right under the wall mounted big screen. Also, it's possible to not too invasively install a $5 Bluetooth receiver, pretty much bringing it up to date. Hear music from your phone on those tube powered speakers and be glad you don't have that guy's wife!
@sideshowtink14 жыл бұрын
WOW how cool! '70's for sure! Big monster 70's furniture. Looks like the stuff my parents had in their living room. I think it was called Spanish Modern. Everything looked like old castle furniture. That is a lovely player! WOW the sound is amazing!
@musicman2574 жыл бұрын
nice console I would have a repairman look at the tv restore this beauty back to its old self
@highlife05869 жыл бұрын
Wow. For the life of me I can't think of the model of my parents' second RCA console stereo, which this unit very closely resembles. I do remember it having a multi-speed rim drive record changer, six speakers, (2 each woofer, mid and tweeter...all cones) and AM/FM tuner, in an angled style Mahogany cabinet like the photo. My parents ended up letting me have it. I remember all too well my parents' anger when I decided to tear the electronics apart. Oh were they mad! But, this is how my audio/video hobby began. I did manage to get the thing put back together...I spliced in a Radio Shack 5-band equalizer between the preamp and amp wiring to get it to sound better. Hey, it worked.
@desoto196114 жыл бұрын
What a monster ! I love it. Top of the line...
@MrWtonckens2 жыл бұрын
Those old stereo systems from back then must have been (nearly) impossible to load into the back of your car because of the size and specially the weight after you've purchased it! It must have been delivered with a van from the retailer along with a cart to roll this entertainment center into your home.
@larryshaver35685 жыл бұрын
I like the way RCA sounds as the way Magnavox sounds
@arthureverett8220 Жыл бұрын
That was a great find. The tv can be upgraded to a thin flat screen tv. You won’t find parts for the old tv anymore. Just strip out the tv bezel and chassis and crt and a flat screen will fit nicely
@michaelmurrin28468 жыл бұрын
I woulda told the wife too bad lol
@whosaidavery7 жыл бұрын
Same.
@scooterboi87618 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL!
@walt32238 жыл бұрын
That changer is one of the best of any brand ever made. One and a big one is the dust cleaning brush or felt tip at the center head of the cartridge holder. It does a number of things; one keeps dust off the needle; two, it rides the record so the the weight of the phono-cartridge is only weight on the needle; three, no anti-skating problems. There are other things about that changer that makes it one of the best of all time.
@dm9542212 жыл бұрын
Now that's old school ! Very cool !
@ericrcarter5334 Жыл бұрын
Back then they called it RCA:Home Entertainment Center.It had a Color TV in the Center.
@chompo714 жыл бұрын
cool stereo,i like those rca changers of that era.
@neilmansfield83293 жыл бұрын
Beautiful record player
@alanjmatchinsky90864 жыл бұрын
Very much like my Dad had, back In the 70’s.
@wilhamcobly38052 жыл бұрын
Best sounding coffin.
@randyab9go1884 жыл бұрын
From what I can see that is a pre 1968 model. 1966-1967 would be my bet. The RCA logo is still the old meatball logo. They went to the modern RCA one in 1968.
@alanmaier11 жыл бұрын
On the arm tracking force, the arm should have a dust pad on the front - and the cartridge actually floats along for the ride at a very light tracking force. Back then, RCA, Zenith and Magnavox consoles played as light or lighter than the bulk of magnetic cartridges of the day. Of course magnetic cartridges greatly improved, and ceramics were mostly known for the junk found in cheap stereos.
@pcno28327 жыл бұрын
The "New Vista" name was RCA's subtle plug for their tiny metal-case vacuum tubes that often served the roles that have been filled by field effect transistors of various kinds since the early 1970s. I've always wondered how much "New Vista" equipment actually contained newvistors; I know the top-end TVs did, but I don't know if the stereos did, especially the ones that were mostly transistorized. I do know that some high-end FM tuners from that era had nuvistors, maybe Scott or Macintosh . Growing up in that era, I remember being impressed by how much more sensitive the last vacuum tube FM sets were, compared to the early solid state ones; I assume that junction transistors, in most configurations, just didn't have a high enough input impedance to preserve a faint FM signal.
@1953childstar5 жыл бұрын
The Nuvistor was a small and powerful triode or sometimes tetrode that was inclosed in ceramic and unlike glass tubes, no gasses were used. They were used in the Fisher 500 FM detector section and perhaps the 800 as well. The RCA " New Vista" televisions were great for people who lived in "Fringe" areas and were not close to a TV broadcast station. They had the ability to pull signals from a distance.
@pauljames59143 жыл бұрын
I have a 1963 Dumont ravel console. EL84 single ended amp with jensen P10 woofers and it'll blow the doors off . I'd love to take a shot at your tv though. I fixed many of those.
@perryclouse12 жыл бұрын
I Always Had A Console Stereo until I was In My Late Teens I wish I Could Talk You Out Of That 45 Record My Wife And I Played That At Our Wedding
@bones007able7 жыл бұрын
that turntable was used in a 1968 model I had, not sure if yours is the same year or not , but it was loud could have had a block party with it...if the CRT is still good I would restore the TV as well...
@antoniocampagnefilho121211 жыл бұрын
parabens seus videos sao inesqueciveis° imortais deveria ser un patrimonio cultural mundial
@stephengreen58657 жыл бұрын
we had a 1972 rca tv with turntable
@RCALivingStereo6 жыл бұрын
Are you going to be posting videos again soon Loved your credenza videos Learned a lot on those
@antizurdosprogresistashern91243 жыл бұрын
It's very baeutiful.I love it.
@amigochevere52172 жыл бұрын
Richs entertainment at that time
@cedfan19 жыл бұрын
Nice....... just picked up a Phillips 237881 last night .
@jg636412 жыл бұрын
Nice set, I hope you can get the tv working.
@thuggie19 жыл бұрын
you could so put a flat screen tv in that would look mint
@larryshaver35686 жыл бұрын
some wd-40 or supertech may fix the changer I did that with a Magnavox changer and it helped in a heartbeat
@ddmitry60137 жыл бұрын
good old times
@luisantoniomarrega11205 жыл бұрын
Fantástica esta RCA hoje os aparelhos reprodutores de audio e vídeo ou TV são uma porcaria. Forte abraço! Rio de Janeiro Brazil
@highlife05869 жыл бұрын
I decided to re-watch this video again. OK. This was definitely not my parents' second stereo console. Theirs did not have a TV, and there was a center lid. Turntable, AM FM radio, that was it. Oh well. It looks like it. Thanks again.
@pinballdan13 жыл бұрын
My parents have a stereo only version that's high end like your unit...It waas for sure a high end unit as you can tell from all the cheap units you see.You should be able to get the tv to work as it most likely has bad tubes!!
@socksumi5 ай бұрын
Ah the ceramic cartridge... most were absolute drudge and wear out records three times as fast. Best substitute an entry level moving magnet cartridge that tracks five times lower and an aftermarket phono preamp which are cheap and easy to find these days. Your records and ears will thank you.
@joey112712 жыл бұрын
That was from the 1960's actaully. Yours looks about 1968/69. That stylus should be tracking at 2.5 - 3 grams. However, the Magnavox Astrosonic system blew that RCA out of the water. Now, as good as that sounds...from that same time period, an AR-XA Turntable with a SHURE V15-II Improved, pair of AR Speakers and a good Marantz Receiver would KILL that "for the masses" RCA.
@eblackadder38 ай бұрын
It's likely 1966-67.
@edbarker8636 Жыл бұрын
The style was called Mediterranean
@OlegKostoglatov13 жыл бұрын
That TV looks like retrochad's CTC 21 judging by the control panel.
@stevedaniels7622 жыл бұрын
You can replace the T.V. with a 'Flat Screen' of the same size !
@randallfawc75017 ай бұрын
WOW!
@SebisRandomTech11 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get to fix the TV?
@randallwright20774 жыл бұрын
What was the name of that song on the radio. I love Smooth Jazz
@TacosLastStand6 жыл бұрын
I just bought a console that has that same record player just not the radio. Any idea what cartridge/needle it takes?
@musicom674 жыл бұрын
I see that and I immediately transcend into 1970s finished basment with wood panelling, orange and green asbestos tiles, stale smoke, and the corner bar complete with 2 stools, rarely used. Unfortunately, many consoles of the later 70's were pure sh!t with BSR turntables and solid state innards from Japan.
@jesusgomez4927 жыл бұрын
Nice sound.
@Zimmermania9 жыл бұрын
By the way, where are you were part of the country? I am in San Diego now we lived in Connecticut at the time.
@chilldude20079 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the vid. This console came from Kansas City Mo.
@Zimmermania9 жыл бұрын
It's a total blast from the past. You didn't mention the radio has auto-scan. I loved that feature. ;=)
@d.a.elliottjr.3675 жыл бұрын
The TV is why it's so heavy obviously.
@cyndi297102 жыл бұрын
Hi. I just inherited on of these. Having trouble installing a new needle. Do you think you might be able to help me? I ordered a new needle on ebay but cant seem to install correctly. Thank you
@fullblastman4 жыл бұрын
Love the stereo not the nails.........man have the wifey trim those things you could peel apples!
@RCALivingStereo3 жыл бұрын
Have not seen you on in a while Still doing victrola’s?
@judybrownscott3894 Жыл бұрын
I still have mine. But the TV, radio, record player and speakers need work.
@kerryincolumbus7 жыл бұрын
Perfect choice for the record.. '70s porn music LOL!!
@ivanj.conway99195 жыл бұрын
How the hell, can you get 70s porn music from what's being played here?! Clearly, another stupid, foolish, hip-hop, fool who knows nothing about music beyond what you've been brainwashed and conditioned to listen to. Out.
@ducklandwikeno11 жыл бұрын
Did you ever get the television to work again . I bet the Television is a easy fix to get it working again . I would buy that set .
@fredroper3984 жыл бұрын
try and fit a flat screen in or try i see if tv could get fixed just for nostolgic reasons strange this set up tv always never lasted wonder why
@Reachowt9 жыл бұрын
Childude2007 - wonder if you kept this and are still enjoying it or did someone buy it from you and maybe decided to get the TV working? It has been five years, so ..just curious. These tv/radio/record player units of this size are less common than the long stretches. Good to see, though the style isn't my favorite…it's still a great unit. Thanks.
@Reachowt9 жыл бұрын
Phil R (crickets) - it's gone and so is the owner. :-)
@davewm958911 жыл бұрын
Don't be too quick to write off that TV. those old RCA color sets can make VERY nice pics IF the CRT is good. Chances are the problem is not huge. You should see if you can post a chassis number (will be on the back) give some clue as to what you have. Should begin with CTC-. With an RF modulator you can use it with modern video devises. Nothing beats vintage programming on vintage gear. What ever you do don't be tempted to gut it an put in a POS flat screen. You may find some one local to fix.
@duanethamm467811 жыл бұрын
Man nice unit. Love your sexy bedroom voice. You anywhere near Chicagoland?
@TheLonniekinser10 жыл бұрын
swanky!
@davinleatherwood51857 жыл бұрын
what are those 2 songs called
@ddmitry60137 жыл бұрын
Hiroshima - One Wish Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun instrumental
@sherryhannah4988 жыл бұрын
interesting but who was on the 45????!!!..the record company was Jive
@ddmitry60137 жыл бұрын
Hiroshima - One Wish Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun instrumental
@joannespagna83236 жыл бұрын
Yes OneWish a beautiful song came out in 87
@ducklandwikeno11 жыл бұрын
whats the name of the record your playing sound good .
@Tazthefunnymutt4094 жыл бұрын
Hi! I'm Tom. I've noticed that chilldude2007 might not have responded back to you back on April 18, 2010, on about your question (who is on that record) that he played. One day I browsed on here to find the artist and song on Jive records. I looked closely on here at the video and the artist is Glenn Jones - We've Only Just Begun. ebay has the 7'' record with the vocal side and instrumental on the other and the other song is from Hiroshima - One Wish. ebay has the lp with that song that heard on the radio at first on it, called, Another Place. The song you heard from hiroshima is called, One Wish.
@luisreyes1963 Жыл бұрын
A quality piece of audio equipment, not like the junk that gets crapped out of China on a weekly basis these days.
@electronmusicjunkie12 жыл бұрын
Your model most likely is a late 60s one long about 1967-68. RCA switch to their regular capital letters on their products sometime shortly after. THe TV, most likely is a tube one. Hopefully if you get it fixed properly and tuned up, it could last you for years. I however wasn't impressed with these late 60s solid state turntables. If the amp was too powerful, the turntable sound had too much rumble. But if you get the TV working, the sound should be awesome.
@chass54385 жыл бұрын
A tech told me in 1993 RCA consoles only put out 25W max. I wondered because mine didn't have very much power at all. It was a New Vista as well. My car stereo was more powerful than the console I had.
@danielgervais32363 жыл бұрын
i am looking for console stereo
@ducklandwikeno11 жыл бұрын
I bet you live to far from me . Im closer to the wisconsin illinois border.
@GracielaBuenavida-dn1kzАй бұрын
Le interesaria venderlo????
@chilldude2007Ай бұрын
I no longer have it.
@ivanj.conway99195 жыл бұрын
Too bad this guy's wife does not appreciate quality.
@stevenj23804 жыл бұрын
Amazing, prestigious, pretentious, quality fine materials and workmanship, and butt-ugly, suited many of the middle class. Some of better 50s and 60 U.S. engineering in turntables and speakers in these ultimately had to be swept away for more advanced electronic components with sound the main aim, not matching decor, not cost of solid wood. The receiver and components came for the modern home, .and for college students wanting good powerful sound that could fit in dorm etc. a world apart from consoles for the home and low fi cheap stuff teens had for 45s on, much like the Crosley little suitcase turntables they sell now.
@musicom677 жыл бұрын
1:05 - FUNNY SH!T
@lasonyasuttle6839 Жыл бұрын
WATCH YOUR MOUTH!
@lasonyasuttle6839 Жыл бұрын
LAND SAKES ALIVE!
@ms.sammanthalee51564 жыл бұрын
just think if u could fix the tv or put in a modren set ....
@pumasgoya3 жыл бұрын
You're way too rough with it.
@sopaman123413 жыл бұрын
Your luck his lost some women can make you or break you...
@davedvlaries77648 жыл бұрын
Before buying one and being disappointed, I'd like to know if RCA changers of this era can operate the 2 and a half-inch high VM 45 adaptors, rather than that cheap, molded, no-mechanics piece of crap RCA designed. If the 45 spindle can't hold and drop the records properly _without_ necessitating use of the balance arm, it's the wrong one for me. I insist on the option of the top record in the stack being able to repeat play. _Non-negotiable_.