1968 Magnavox Imperial Astro-Sonic console stereo demonstration

[ducklandwikeno]

I dont know if you fixed it , but i'll try to help you if you need help . Im betting you can get this working right . Its a clicker style remote , try two spoons . It works on the same therory as your remote . you can clean the sensor in front too from dust . or it could be the circurt for the remote . But to fix that you'll need the schematic for mangavox Imperial with your model .

[ducklandwikeno]

I bet its the remote thats not working . If I were you I would look at the capsaitor in it if there's a battrie in it replace it .I almost betting it not the sensor on your console . It could be but more likely to be the remote not working for some reason . Check for caps in it plus the battries in it also .

[thekidrocks72]

@ducklandwikeno The "phantom" remote on these Imperials were not electronic at all. When you pressed a button, you compressed a bellows, which in term forced air through an ultra-sonic whistle. Which whistle received airflow depended on which button you pressed. Thankfully they are tune-able.

[Buffalobigboy69]

Beautiful Magnavox. The Imperial was there top-of-the-line series of consoles. You couldn't buy a nicer console stereo then this when it was new. From the state-of-the-art electronics to the beautiful all wood cabinet. This was as expensive as some new cars. I believe this is from the late 60's to early 70's. And as another poster mentioned. This is the Aegean Classic model. This one is a real keeper. Use it and enjoy it!

[LEDRavecom]

Have you tried aiming the remote at the front center panels (the ones that look like doors) instead of at the phonograph itself? The one unit like this I saw, the remote would not work unless aiimed at the front panel.

The remote sounded just like a little whoosh of air, and that sound (or I suspect an ultrasound) is what made the tuner change and etc.

[Turkeydoodlers]

hi, did you get my email i sent you regariding thos model, i just got a nice one for 50.00. let me know what you think i sent you a email.

[Mrphatbastard1]

God I love these big Maggie consoles, can you imagine the pride of taking delivery of that thing, throwing on some records and experiencing a sound you've never heard before? I can! Great video about a magnificent machine, thank you...

[AstroSonic1967]

Thanks for posting such a detailed video. Too bad the remote control didn't work. I remember seeing these sets when they were new in department and music stores. These are awesome sets. I always wanted an Imperial but went the separate component route in the early 70's. By the way, it appears the tape deck was made by Panasonic for Magnavox.

[64098]

The fanciest one I have is the 1965 100 watt "Sorrento" with the same type of tuner controls (without remote), and a foot shorter. Yours is the "Aegean Classic" I believe. If I ever find one like yours and the price is right, it's mine! There was one in a VNA Thrift Shop in French Provincial, but I had no way to get it.

[chompo7]

awsome stereo,thanks for another great video!

[Vinylrecordsneverdie]

42 years old and still plays like a champ! I'm surprised that the tape deck still works. Normally they're found not working. I have a stand alone Micromatic turntable exactly like that along with the matching Magnavox receiver from 1968.

[jasonlava]

4:50 OZZY!!!! Awesome stereo and it's actually a step up from mine. Mine isn't Imperial and doesn't have remote control.

[jefferyb304]

I've never seen one of these with the remote control functions demonstrated. Too bad there is no way to start the record changer with remote. On my console, I have a tendency to make the tonearm scoot when turning the knob to reject..