the latest trend in clock radios

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Posted on August 14, 2012 at 12:17:04

rbolaw
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I thought you vintage guys would appreciate this -- My Tivoli Model Three has a broken power socket, so as a bedside backup, I'm using my KLH Model Twenty One FM radio, circa 1968, that sat in my parents' kitchen for decades, and a Swiss-made Looping alarm clock with a 15-jewel 8-day movement, circa 1960, also from my parents. Both work perfectly.

Funny how many things used to be built to last, but not so much any more.

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For me a variable loudness control in a BR stereo system fed by a timeris the go.

Timbo in Oz

20:36:13 08/16/12

RE: the latest trend in clock radios

Crazy Dave

09:15:45 08/15/12

Nice

1973shovel

07:18:04 08/15/12

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For me a variable loudness control in a BR stereo system fed by a timeris the go.

Timbo in Oz

20:36:13 08/16/12

RE: the latest trend in clock radios

Crazy Dave

09:15:45 08/15/12

Nice

1973shovel

07:18:04 08/15/12

Thanks for the tip. nt

rbolaw

12:33:37 08/15/12

You're welcome, and...

1973shovel

14:03:10 08/15/12

I'm cleaning up an old Sony

ToddM

06:47:19 08/15/12

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dadbar

13:36:32 08/14/12

My next Tivoli???

rbolaw

16:04:19 08/14/12

RE: the latest trend in clock radios, posted on August 14, 2012 at 13:36:32
dadbar Audiophile Posts: 1375 Location: 02453 Joined: June 29, 2003 Contributor Since: March 25, 2006	Nice touch. Just think...those units will keep on going long after you buy your next Tivoli

My next Tivoli???, posted on August 14, 2012 at 16:04:19
rbolaw Audiophile Posts: 2229 Location: NYC Joined: December 28, 2004	I don't think so. The broken power terminal is apparently a very common problem with these units, obviously repairable, but something that expensive that spends its life sitting on a table indoors should last more than 5 years, IMO.

I'm cleaning up an old Sony, posted on August 15, 2012 at 06:47:19

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... I picked it up for $11, in beautiful condition as far as the wood siding, plastic faceplates, etc. - it works fine, but I'm replacing old caps in the power supply because I'm obsessive and looking for projects

The single speaker is well-balanced, the radio has excellent reception on AM and FM, the clock keeps perfect time, and overall, the whole thing just feels solid with real metal and wood (yeah, the faceplate *is* plastic, but for something that may get bumped more than once, not a bad thing) - interestingly, the clock movement is/was US-made, so my guess is that it's from the late 60's

That KLH is a real gem - I've always loved the design of their gear

Nice, posted on August 15, 2012 at 07:18:04
1973shovel Audiophile Posts: 4670 Location: Greenville SC Joined: February 25, 2007 Contributor Since: June 17, 2009	I'd seriously consider replacing the electrolytic capacitors, if they're still the originals. Cheap insurance for such a nice radio. Enjoy it!

RE: the latest trend in clock radios, posted on August 15, 2012 at 09:15:45
Crazy Dave Audiophile Posts: 9031 Location: East Coast Joined: October 4, 2001	I have a KLH Model Twenty One that needs a recap. How does it compare with the Tivoli, which I have and like quite a bit? Dave

Thanks for the tip. nt, posted on August 15, 2012 at 12:33:37
rbolaw Audiophile Posts: 2229 Location: NYC Joined: December 28, 2004

You're welcome, and..., posted on August 15, 2012 at 14:03:10

1973shovel
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I need to follow my own advice. I have a GE Superadio in use, which still has its original caps.

Too many projects, too little time.

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For me a variable loudness control in a BR stereo system fed by a timeris the go. , posted on August 16, 2012 at 20:36:13
Timbo in Oz Audiophile Posts: 14978 Location: Canberra - in the ACT - SE Australia Joined: January 30, 2002	Patricia doesn't leap into the air when ABC Classic FM comes on, but we can turn it up, and even watch telly through the B&Ws. Warmest Timothy Bailey The Skyptical Mensurer and Audio Scrounger And gladly would he learn and gladly teach - Chaucer. ;-)! 'Still not saluting.'

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the latest trend in clock radios

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