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Silvertone Console--Opinions please

I have inherited a Silvertone Console Model 2080C from my mother (she cherished it because it belonged to her parents). I do know the last time it was powered up by someone just a few months ago, it did work, including the EM84 magic eye.

I am not interested in using the "phonograph". The amp section has 2 - EL84/6BQ5, 2 - 12AX7 and rectifier EZ81. (I have woodworking experience and could mod 2 cabinets from original.)

The Tuner section uses 1 -6BE6, 1-6BA6, 3-6AU6, 1- 6AL5 and the magic eye.

I have all of the original paperwork and schematics and diagrams--a definite benefit. But can't post here yet because they are PDF.

I have wanted a tube project that I could learn from without killing myself. (I have listened to many, many nice rigs at the RMAF --ten years in a row). I also have a Silvertone guitar and guitar AMP, so this would be a nice addition to my family.
It says 120 watts on the back of the cabinet. Sure seems high to me. Any ideas appreciated.


* I am a complete newb to tubes, other than replacing them, and the most audio wiring I have done was on some New Vifa Tower crossovers. But am a DIY person from household electrical, woodworking, restoring vintage machinery- to currently replacing head gaskets on Subie, so I am confident in my current DIY skills.



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Topic - Silvertone Console--Opinions please - contrapuntal 17:02:15 05/11/16 (13)

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