1968 Magnavox Imperial Astro-Sonic console stereo demonstration

This console is model 1P4103. It would be cool to get the remote control unit working again. You could turn the volume up and down (low, medium, high), turn the console on and off, and the button that caused the record player to cycle also changed radio stations using presets that you "programmed".

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Science & Technology

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• 1968
• Magnavox
• Imperial
• Astro-Sonic
• console
• stereo

[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.

[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 .

[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!