1921 RCA Westinghouse RA Radio Tuner & DA Detector Amp W/ Tipped Tubes & Headset
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:4367468 |
So every year around this time a bunch of crazy people like me head to a small town in Illinois where pretty much the only thing on the agenda is antique phonographs. We buy antique phonographs; we sell antique phonographs; we do wild and crazy impersonations of people who buy and sell antique phonographs; we talk about antique phonographs -- we talk a lot about them; we share pictures of our antique phonographs like they're pictures of our kids; we exchange hilarious stories about... what you sometimes find in antique phonographs (at least we think they're hilarious stories; not many other people do). Anyhow, that's where I'm going this week -- to the annual antique phonograph hootenanny. Before I take off, though, I want to share with you not pictures of my kids, but rather another exceptional assortment of mechanical, technical and musical antiques, a few of which I suspect will catch your eye. And don't forget, you can click this link to quickly add and then save me to your favorite seller list and Ebay will automatically send you updates when I put similar new auctions online.
Here's a 1921 Westinghouse RA regenerative tuner and its matching DA detector amplifier.
Both components are in good shape throughout, and the DA has its original open frame Westinghouse transformers (the 1st stage transformer has open windings). The radio comes with a working pair of Brandes headphones, 3 good emissions 01A tubes and 3 brass base, tipped display tubes (no filament continuity).
The panels of both the RA and DA are excellent, with no chips, no cracks, no filled holes, no issues of any type. The panel lettering on the DA is still clear, and the filled engraved around the knobs is still crisp. Knobs & dials are in excellent condition, as you can see, and the lettering is clear. All of the binding post nuts on both components are original.
The chassis of both components are clean and original. Original wiring, with some scattered re-soldering. Brightly colored sheathing. Wiring on the all of the tuning components is tightly wound around the forms. Rubber tube shocks have been replaced.
Cabinets are in excellent condition, and the finish is original. Scattered minor marks on all sides of both cabinets consistent with the finish's age and authenticity.
That's about it. I will package the radio properly so that it arrives at your doorstep safely. I have been shipping antique phonographs and radios for years, and if you check my feedback, you'll see that I know how to do it correctly. OVERSEAS BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: it's going to be expensive to ship this set abroad, so if you're bidding from outside the US, please contact me first for a shipping quote so that I confirm my ability to get it to you. Buyer prepays and includes shipping. Overseas customers may remit payment with Paypal only. Auction participants with no prior ebay feedback should contact me prior to placing a bid. Thanks.
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