This offering is for a german tube radio. A radio of the upper class from the house graetz is this very attractive melodia 919 stereo-top super. The four powerful speakers are driven by the ecc83 tubes and two el84. A total of 8 tubes provide the best performance. Acoustic reasons, space saving and therefore not visible the tweeters were installed in front of the high-speakers. The housing has a beautiful surface provided with high-gloss piano lacquer. Due to the aging of the wood of the paint has barely visible cracks. The speaker grille is original and has a grown patina. The design corresponds to the taste of the sixties. The following photos show a lot of detail, please note reflections on the surface by furnishing. The state of the case is excellent, it gives the impression that the radio had only just left the factory. 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 seven tube chassis has been cleaned and lubed carefully before restoring. Tar and electrolytic capacitors 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 over fifty years old. But even in this case a solution is possible. Attached are the service manuals and 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 a europaen model, fm works up to 100mhz (almost up to 103mhz). A few words about me. I’m radio and television master of the “old school”. 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. 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 fifty years. So i measured all voltages, tested tubes, checked electrical and mechanical components, adjusted the filters, lubricated the mechanics, checked and fastened screws, replaced the magic eye tube em34. The dial glass is beautiful, cleaned and polished. And did very much more necessary work. Original speakers all in place and sound great. The sound can be controlled by potentiometres and a button sprache(speech). Shines the brass, but i get his old patina. The furniture was cleaned and polished. 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. The lower original panel is also in place. Please look to the pictures carefully. Because of the time of use it has some scratches. But even these traces of use the radio shows make it a beautiful antique. No apologies for this performance. 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. My packing is overkill, see the pictures and my feedback. This is a used radio from my private collection. Usual signs of use are not listed separately and are no cause for complaint. The state of the radio complies with the pictures and description. The free listing tool.The item “Vintage German Tube Radio GRAETZ STEREO-SPITZENSUPER MELODIA 919 produced 1960″ is in sale since Saturday, April 04, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Radio, Phonograph, TV, Phone\Radios\Tube Radios\1960-Now”. The seller is “radiomanufaktur” and is located in Rhineland-Palatinate. This item can be shipped to United States and to all countries in Europe and to all countries in continental Asia.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
