Magnavox Console - fingers crossed - Concert Grand?

[schmikka]

I purchased this over the phone with fingers crossed. Concert Grand? What say you? I have an Imperial that has similar styling but is not as tall so I'm hoping. Will find out tomorrow when I pick it up...

 

[Dswankey]

Did you pay the full $250? From the links below it looks to be a "Fantasia"? model. I could be wrong though.

http://vintagehifi.net/index.php?topic=3261.0

https://www.ebay.com/itm/163279769207?ViewItem=&item=163279769207

 

[schmikka]

I did. It's a church charity store so I didn't try to haggle. Even if it is a single amp Imperial, it is worth well more than that in parts alone. Thanks for the links!

 

[danrclem]

It might not be a CG but it still looks very nice and I bet it'll sound good too after recapping.

 

[Kim G]

Photo says Magnificent Magnavox and I believe that is what it is. the photo looks nothing like the Concert Grand that I have. From what I have read the Magnificent Magnovox is highly desirable and respected too.

 

[century tek]

I believe that I have seen at least three different styles of the Concert Grande. You probably won't really know until you get a shot of the back side and see what the amp or amps it uses.

The name "Magnificent Magnavox" was used on almost all of their radios and consoles. My console which has the series AMP175 stereo power amplifier with matching tuner preamp, says "Magnificent Magnavox" printed on the dial glass.

 

[schmikka]

Still haven't picked it up yet, but just ran across this 1958 newspaper ad that also seems to suggest the Fantasia, which, from what I've read has the 182 amp. Will report back when I actually open it up later. Thanks for your responses.

 

[schmikka]

Is indeed the single Amp 182BA. Really nice sounding.

 

[danrclem]

Good to hear that you like it.

 

[Yamaki]

Very nice find. I wish I could find my grandfather's Magnavox console.