That Lafayette looks like a late Japanese model. I used to have a Lafayette CB which was an all-tube design, save a two-transistor inverter used to run it on 12v. It had an EL34 output tube.
@AllAmericanFiveRadio Yes, but I remember when I first got it that it sounded even better! Some capacitors probably need replacing to get it back 100%. But I'm afraid I'll wreck the alignment by moving a part somewhere that it's not supposed to be positioned. And I thought AM was finicky :)
Absolutely!!!! I have gotten some interesting comments from a few YouTubers about my FM transmitter. They are surprised to learn that the way I built the FM transmitter was not for looks. It is their first time in building and electronic project that the part position is very important in making it work. Which does not show up in the wiring diagram. Just the physical size difference of the replacement capacitor will change the circuit.
Hey nice buy there is always some thing real magical about the vintage tube radios thanks for sharing,How much did you pay for that and also what do you think is the best deal you ever got?
@G4MOF Thanks for stopping by! I really like this radio and only paid $80 for it. I was prepared to pay more, so I just had to have it! The best deal I ever got was $15 for my Lowrey tube organ - sum up the values of the individual parts inside and you get hundreds of dollars worth of components!
Do you know what year of production, approximately?
BluesRig 7 months ago
@BluesRig Sorry, I have no idea. I just bought this at an electronic resale shop. My guess is 60s-ish?
CameramanLink 7 months ago
I meant EL84, not EL34.
douro20 7 months ago
That Lafayette looks like a late Japanese model. I used to have a Lafayette CB which was an all-tube design, save a two-transistor inverter used to run it on 12v. It had an EL34 output tube.
douro20 7 months ago
in my opinion sansui sounds better, but Lafayette has more of an Art Deco look; both units are great :)
YosemiteGuy 8 months ago
Sounds pretty good too!
AllAmericanFiveRadio 8 months ago
@AllAmericanFiveRadio Yes, but I remember when I first got it that it sounded even better! Some capacitors probably need replacing to get it back 100%. But I'm afraid I'll wreck the alignment by moving a part somewhere that it's not supposed to be positioned. And I thought AM was finicky :)
CameramanLink 8 months ago
@CameramanLink
Absolutely!!!! I have gotten some interesting comments from a few YouTubers about my FM transmitter. They are surprised to learn that the way I built the FM transmitter was not for looks. It is their first time in building and electronic project that the part position is very important in making it work. Which does not show up in the wiring diagram. Just the physical size difference of the replacement capacitor will change the circuit.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 8 months ago
@AllAmericanFiveRadio Really scary stuff! LOL I'll leave this kind of work to the professionals (well, retired professionals I should say).
CameramanLink 8 months ago
Hey nice buy there is always some thing real magical about the vintage tube radios thanks for sharing,How much did you pay for that and also what do you think is the best deal you ever got?
G4MOF 8 months ago
@G4MOF Thanks for stopping by! I really like this radio and only paid $80 for it. I was prepared to pay more, so I just had to have it! The best deal I ever got was $15 for my Lowrey tube organ - sum up the values of the individual parts inside and you get hundreds of dollars worth of components!
CameramanLink 8 months ago