| Sometimes you just can't find a model number on a Magnavox Console. That's the case with this one. But Magnavox model numbers aren't much help. You most always have to get the numbers off the chassis of the tuner, amplifier, or whatever to locate schematics. And expect differences when you do start comparing the schematic with the chassis. Lots of time you just go with what you get and work it out. Most changes if any are minor and the skilled technician can handle. But my word you like to know what you have by model number. So you look and look for a picture of one like yours. This set was manufactured June 24, 1962. I believe it is a Model 2ST656 and I'm sticking to it. Magnavox had so many styles, they tacked on different bases, panels, grille decorations, etc. but the basis design was still there. This console has 4-6BQ5 Amp 9304-20, Tuner 7909-10, and a Multiplex Adapter 70-02-00. And one of the very best record changers, the Imperial Micromatic S600. UDATE: Cost $425.00 in 1962. |
| MAGNAVOX 2ST656 SYMPHONY-AMERICAN PROVINCIAL |
Hi there.
As a contribution for your excellent and dedicated site, here's my Magnavox
Astrosonic:
http://www.panamapacking.com/magnavox/
It was bought here, in the Republic of Panama by my grandparents in the mid 60's.
I have seen this model only once in the internet from a guy who had one like mine,
it's a Japanese style. Perhaps in the 60's a Japanese Style was not very popular.
Regards,
Luigi Alegre
Republic Of Panama
As a contribution for your excellent and dedicated site, here's my Magnavox
Astrosonic:
http://www.panamapacking.com/magnavox/
It was bought here, in the Republic of Panama by my grandparents in the mid 60's.
I have seen this model only once in the internet from a guy who had one like mine,
it's a Japanese style. Perhaps in the 60's a Japanese Style was not very popular.
Regards,
Luigi Alegre
Republic Of Panama
Here is a real nice looking Magnavox.
| This Magnavox is a Model 3P3400. The chassis is R21216 BB. The date of Manufacture is 08/68. Information on this chassis can be found in SAMS Photofact Set 900 Folder 7. The record changer had been removed. Going by the SAMS data the changer would be W611-01-01. This set had other issues. I believe someone had tried to hook up another changer, too many crossed AC wires and burn-out of parts. They may have attempted it twice from the looks of tuner chassis. |
| IMPERIAL-FRENCH TRADITIONAL MODEL 2ST660 |
| This is one of the Gold Seal Models. The amplifier is a 30 watt stereo chassis 9302-00. The tunner is 5712-10. It is AM/FM with a tuning meter, also FM AFC. The FM Multiplex with this conole is 7004-10. The FM Multiplex could be bought by the customer and a reasonable mechanical person could DIY install. The kit included the multiplex, hardware and instructions. The kit cost about $30.00. This one was installed wrong. The record changer installed on this console has Made in England, reference number 6138, Part number 523223-7, R-600 Custom. It has a flip type cartridge. Note the emblem on the changer. Speakers are two 15" and two 1000 cycle horns. You could get it in Mahogany or Cherry and it came with casters. It was purchased from Thalhimers, Richmond, VA in 1962 for $495.00. Lot of bread in them days. |
Thanks for sharing Luigi.
| Model 3P3400 |