This offering is for a german tube radio. Model 1955 – 56. Please take a look at the. Unfortunately, the sound qualities in this videos are inadequate and maybe the videos will not be shown in all countries. In model year 1955/56 Nordmende brought the Carmen 56 3D in the market. With a price of 338.00 DM. In Germany in 1955, the average monthly income was DM 368.00. Had been developed by. The sound seems to be more transparent and room-filling. High-quality reception characteristics, a powerful amplifier and three outstanding speaker mounted in a nice furniture, what more do you want? The surface of the radio has grown and natural patina, with some signs of use. The housing does recognize its age. It is almost sixty years old. The Carmen 56 is ideal for the living rrom. Through the careful technical and optical restoration, it gives an authentic impression of radio technology that time. For the technically interested readers some details. Tubes 6: ECC85, ECH81, EF85, EM84, EABC80, EL84. Power: AC 110, 125, 150, 220, 240 Volt. Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.8 x 10.4 inch, (575 x 375 x 265 mm). Net weight: 26 lb 6.9 oz (12kg). While this radio is attractive and certainly is an eye-catcher, it’s real strength is the chassis. Clean chassis, and in amazing performer. I restored the chassis as well as the housing very carefully. The nine tube chassis has been cleaned and lubed carefully before restoring. The original speaker fabric was broken and I replaced it by another. Tar and electrolytic capacitors and a lot of other parts have been replaced. All have been carefully restored. Only if the radio meets my quality standards, and these are very high, then I offer it. Although great attention it is possible that the radio fails. After all, it is nearly sixty years old. But even in this case a solution is possible. Attached are the schematics. The FM provides the amazing thrilling sound these radio are known for. Nevertheless, for serious listening, an external antenna will provide amazing radioreception. Please note this is an Europaen model. FM works up to 100MHz (perhaps up to 102MHz). A few words about me. I’m radio and television master of the “old school”. The training in Germany will be made dual. This is of great advantage. It means the trainee is formed parallel in the company and at school. The company provides practical knowledge and the school teaches the theoretical fundamentals. After three and a half years there is a final exam in theory and practice. By the master exam is possible to open his own business and young people to train. My training in the craft began in 1967 as the tube technology was at its peak. Over time I have repaired several thousand devices expertly. All offered radios are in my collection for decades. Now I reduce my collection and offering some special pieces here. I will gladly answer your questions about tube radios. I´m using a check-list with approx. 80 points for all work which has to be done in an old tube-radio to make it running for the next years. So I measured all voltages, tested tubes, checked electrical and mechanical components, adjusted the filters, lubricated the mechanics, checked and fastened screws. The dial glass is beautiful, cleaned and polished. And did very much more necessary work. Please note some pictures reflect furnishings. The finish is original, certainly has the crazing in the finish that is so common to these radios, but it is still shiny and attractive. No apologies for this performance. Original speakers all in place and sound great. The furniture was cleaned and polished, but I get his old patina. This beauty radio with it’s lovely furniture, dial glass and speaker grille must not be damaged. I will package this radio personally to make sure it is done correctly. The radio has a very high weight. My packing is overkill, see the pictures and my feedback. This is a used radio from my collection and it is offered by private. Usual signs of use are not listed separately and are no cause for complaint. Your questions will be answered professionally. The free listing tool. The item “Vintage German Tube Radio NORDMENDE CARMEN 56 3D produced 1955″ is in sale since Wednesday, January 20, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1950-59″. The seller is “radiomanufaktur” and is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. This item can be shipped to United States, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Canada, to Mexico, BR, to Australia.