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David C. Poland replied to Dave's discussion Rare Masterpiece ?

"Yes - is a Scott Masterpiece -round black dial, 6 controls plus tuning knobs, separate 3 tube power supply with pair of 6V6 output tubes. The correct speaker has two field coils, the output transformer and the speaker cable has an 8 pin octal plug."

4 hours ago

Norman S Braithwaite replied to Dave's discussion Rare Masterpiece ?

"Likely from a Linden cabinet."

5 hours ago

Dave posted a discussion

Rare Masterpiece ?

Aquired this set with what appears to be factory hanging brackets. He front dash appears precision made as well, sadly all that remains. Rare as the Masterpiece is, this qualifies as unique.See More

18 hours ago

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Dave replied to Dave's discussion AW12 Deluxe Hum

"Thanks for the advice Kent. The set has been recapped, I’ll check back inside after the tube swap. When rebuilt, the 55 with strapped cathode to pin, was in place. Following that I acquired a Wunderlich, which performed gloriously, Perhaps…"

Wednesday

Kent King replied to Dave's discussion AW12 Deluxe Hum

"Dave - Well, since the hum increases with the volume control, it is probably being introduced before the volume control. That means the Wunderlich detector, and IF and RF tubes are suspect. A very likely source is a tube, slight filament to cathode…"

Wednesday

Dave posted a discussion

AW12 Deluxe Hum

Borrowed photo from Todd as a pictorial. Thanks Todd. I’ve had this set rebuilt and enjoying the broadcast and phono output for some time. Unfortunately a recent startup was accompanied with HUM, increasing with volume advancement. I’ve tried tube replacement to no avail, where would you start looking ?See More

Wednesday

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Dave replied to Dave's discussion Q4 Wiring Harness

"Thanks David. "

Wednesday

David C. Poland replied to Dave's discussion Q4 Wiring Harness

"The tweeter harness sockets are uncommon, as is an available original harness. Good luck. The speaker ends of the "Y" harness are female: one 4 pin and the other 5 pin sockets, because one tweeter has a tapped field coil.. The harness male…"

Wednesday

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Oct 15

Dave replied to Day Radebaugh's discussion Newbie with an 800B

"I have only the “ON” tab label so for starters would need “OFF” “AM” “FM” and then anything to populate the “Station” buttons. Perhaps you have some such as WJR for Detroit but…"

Sep 9

Dave posted a status

"AW23 Tube Shield Caps Wanted, “so so” sets welcome."

Sep 7

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Dave replied to Day Radebaugh's discussion Newbie with an 800B

"I concur with Tom, “tuned” frequency is not a constant. Not to wander, but since the 800b is rarely discussed, does anyone know of a source for the push button call letters ?"

Sep 6

Robert Mytnik and Dave are now friends