"Have you replaced the .1 cathode bypass cap on your 56 second detector, and is the 2K resistor within tolerance? The 2K resistor could cause this problem, as could a bad connection to chassis ground. Also, does your 56 tube test good,…"
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Scott Philharmonic jackpot!
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Jun 11, 2022. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I managed to find a Red Dial Philharmonic (1938) in a Wellington cabinet, with a Garrard RC-60 turntable, and the tweeters. Along with the deal was a pointer dial Philharmonic, in a Warrington. All…Continue
Trade a Masterpiece V speaker for a Masterpiece VI speaker
Started Feb 6, 2022 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all,About 2 years ago, I bought a package deal that had a Masterpiece V, a Masterpiece VI, and a Philharmonic (with remote control, and the original remote). I already have a Masterpiece V, in a…Continue
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"Micamold capacitors, in my experience, are usually mica. If they are large then they're probably paper. Military gear uses a lot of the paper ones, and there are some micamold paper caps in the Philharmonic (at least there were in…"
"You might try to contact Kent King, here on the page. He has many parts sets and might be able to help out. "
"Some people take all the shields off the chassis, and brush on naval jelly rust remover. You let it work for a few minutes, then wash it off with water. This is best done on a hot summer day, so you can leave the chassis outside to dry…"
"Have you went through and checked all your tube socket voltages? That's a good starting point. "
"Without knowing what your cabinet is, my guess is that it's walnut veneer. Most all radios had walnut veneer on the sides. "
"There's plenty of parts sets for AW-15s out there. If your meter checks bad, you should be able to get a replacement fairly easy. "
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"Kent.....I was referring to the cabinet. I have a Buckingham with a red dial Phantom Deluxe in it. "
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"I've got a red dial Phantom Deluxe in a Buckingham. Yours and mine are the only two I've ever seen. "
"Dick,
Welcome to the forum! I agree with Dave, below, that this is an aftermarket cabinet. I have seen one of these before, in pictures, on the web. Your set is well worth restoring, and will be pretty spectacular when you get it…"
"BTW, Merry Christmas, all. Enjoy your Christmas lights twinkling off of the chrome of your Scotts!"
"I would put the two 20 mfd @ 450V caps in series, with equalizing resistors across each, to keep this from happening in the future. Also, what Kent said about wiring the hi/low switch permanently in "high" is a great idea. I…"
"Then your problem is almost surely a mica cap. I would think, if a resistor was changing back and forth like that, you'd get noise. But, once again, freeze spray is your friend. If you don't have any, and have a can of…"
"Flaky neon tube oscillator voltage regulator? Dirt in one of the neon tube sockets? You might want to get out the freeze spray for this problem. Check the mica caps that are in common to all the bands.....I've had the…"
""The item labeled Scott Improved Shield Grid - $227 was not a Scott radio.
It was a Silver Marshall Improved Shielded Laboratory Receiver 440SG. 8-tube battery super, hammer $275.
Considering a Silver Marshall 720 DC (6-tube TRF) just sold on…"
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