Lot 220:
Philips Bi-Ampli Stereo-Gram Tabletop Tube Radio Model B5X43A
Description
A vintage tabletop tube radio featuring a wood-veneer cabinet with a horizontal orientation. The front panel features a large black glass tuning dial with gold-tone lettering for multiple frequency bands including LW, MW, SW, and FM. On the upper silver-tone trim, the manufacturer name PHILIPS is present in block letters, alongside a thumbwheel labeled BALANCE and four bone-colored buttons. The lower center features five larger bone-colored push buttons. The tuning dial is marked BI-AMPLI RADIO on the lower left and STEREO-GRAM on the lower right. A small circular logo on the lower wooden trim also reads PHILIPS. The internal chassis, visible from the open rear, contains vacuum tubes, two side-mounted speakers, a large silver electrolytic capacitor, and an output transformer. A metal plate on the rear chassis is printed with PHILIPS and MADE IN HOLLAND. A yellow adhesive label on the rear chassis reads PL 452 kHz. The rear chassis also features a voltage selector dial with settings for 110, 127, 145, 165, 220, and 245 volts. The unit is equipped with a power cord terminating in a two-flat parallel pin plug.
Height: 9 1/4 inches
Width: 21 1/4 inches.
Condition report:
The wood-veneer cabinet exhibits visible wear, including scuffs and scratches along the top edges and corners (photo 1, 3, 4). The bone-colored plastic buttons on the front and top show characteristic yellowing consistent with age (photo 1). The interior components and chassis show a significant accumulation of dust and grime (photo 2). The rear protective cover is missing, leaving the internal components exposed (photo 2). The glass tuning dial appears intact with no visible cracks or significant loss to the lettering. Functional status is undetermined.
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