RARE 1950s Vintage Sony TR - 66 Historical Transistor Radio
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20528134 | Modified Item: No |
| Brand: Sony | Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan |
Up for auction is a vintage super-heterodyne 6 transistor radio, Sony Model TR-66 made in Japan in 1957.
The radio measures 224mm wide by 41mm deep by 110mm high, and receives AM frequency 535 - 1605 kHz. Operates on 4 C-size batteries - do not include batteries.
This is a historically significant radio for Sony's early entrants into the world's transistor radio markets.The TR-66 radio is quite a rare find in the Auction. It makes a great collectible item.I tested and... it picks up many AM stations.Tuning knob and volume controls are stable and no need to replace.
Circuit board and each historical electronic component are original except one electronic part. One electrolytic capacitor is added to play the radio more stable. The capacitor is installed in the back of the circuit board, so it isn't seen from the surface.All parts of the radio easily exceed the average use number of years.Basically, At least all electrolytic capacitors should be replaced to play the radio more and more stable but the radio is not fully restored in order to keep historical values.
Plastic cabinet has some chips, cracks and hairlines mainly in each side corner of the upper cover. Please see the photos. All the necessary repairs are made and no need to repair again. There is no corrosion on the spring where the batteries connect.Carrying belt is not original.
I provide a number of photos for your inspection, Please look closely.Basically there are no returns, no refunds.
Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please note, I only ship to the US. Basically no exceptions. Please agree to the terms and conditions listed below prior to bidding. - Please note if you are the winning bidder our shipping is US$22.00. - I do not charge for wrapping materials or handling - We accept Paypal only. - Payment is appreciated promptly or within 7 days of auction close.
Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in th item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.I won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
Thanks for looking.
The radio measures 224mm wide by 41mm deep by 110mm high, and receives AM frequency 535 - 1605 kHz. Operates on 4 C-size batteries - do not include batteries.
This is a historically significant radio for Sony's early entrants into the world's transistor radio markets.The TR-66 radio is quite a rare find in the Auction. It makes a great collectible item.I tested and... it picks up many AM stations.Tuning knob and volume controls are stable and no need to replace.
Circuit board and each historical electronic component are original except one electronic part. One electrolytic capacitor is added to play the radio more stable. The capacitor is installed in the back of the circuit board, so it isn't seen from the surface.All parts of the radio easily exceed the average use number of years.Basically, At least all electrolytic capacitors should be replaced to play the radio more and more stable but the radio is not fully restored in order to keep historical values.
Plastic cabinet has some chips, cracks and hairlines mainly in each side corner of the upper cover. Please see the photos. All the necessary repairs are made and no need to repair again. There is no corrosion on the spring where the batteries connect.Carrying belt is not original.
I provide a number of photos for your inspection, Please look closely.Basically there are no returns, no refunds.
Thank you.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please note, I only ship to the US. Basically no exceptions. Please agree to the terms and conditions listed below prior to bidding. - Please note if you are the winning bidder our shipping is US$22.00. - I do not charge for wrapping materials or handling - We accept Paypal only. - Payment is appreciated promptly or within 7 days of auction close.
Buyers Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in th item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.I won't under-value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws.
Thanks for looking.
