"Would the extra plug have anything to do with a phonograph? That cabinet looks like it was built to have a phono inside it."
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Phantom/Philharmonic Crossover
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Mar 15. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Philharmonic grill cloth?
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I received a shipment of grill cloth from Michael Katz yesterday, and included was samples of brand new cloth he now carries. One is a "Scott Philharmonic Custom" cloth.I *think* I see one cabinet…Continue
Did Scott advertise 25 cycle sets?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kent King Jan 18. 1 Reply 0 Likes
A conversation on another forum got me thinking...did Scott actively build and market 25-40 cycle versions of their models? Or were they modified to suit, if you needed one?I've only seen a picture…Continue
AM vs AM/FM Philharmonic sales?
Started this discussion. Last reply by David C. Poland Jan 8. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Maybe it's the coffee talking, but sitting here staring at my pointer-dial Philly, it got me wondering...Any indication as to what the popularity would have been for the AM/SW/TV Philharmonic vs the…Continue
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"Felix,
Will a AM Philharmonic shaft be the same?"
"Joe,
I believe that combination of Magnavox twin speakers were used in a couple of top-line Westinghouse sets circa 1948. I repaired an H-117 that was missing it's speaker, and in researching which one to buy, this twin combination came up in…"
"Welcome George!
There are a few of us Canadians on here...I'm from Alberta.
Where are you located?
Brad"
"That could be an amazing set! But, it will be a labor of love as well..."
"Very nice idea! I may have to fabricate something like that, as my work bench isn't very big...and due to time constraints in life, large sets tend to linger on the bench for several months sometimes."
"Yeah, I hear you. I bought a couple...if you're buying a whole set, it gets very pricey very fast. But if you only need one or two, it's palatable to pay the cost. "
"Yes, this is true...I could put in a 50's changer that is "bulletproof", and switch it out with an original unit some day if I wanted to put my set back close to factory. But I was hoping to find a changer that looks age appropriate,…"
"Pat,
Big River Hardware makes reproductions of the pinch and shallow round knobs; I bought the pinch knobs and they are a very nice! I believe they use a laser to make them..."
"The RC-30 is a '78 only changer.
Yes, I've had many friends adapt their changers to play stereo and mono records using stereo cartridges wired to have both channels feed into one output. The only issue I can remember is sometimes the…"
"I am looking for a changer to pair with my Philharmonic AM/FM. I bought a Chippendale Grande cabinet a couple years ago, sans "guts". But finding a period correct changer that Scott offered, such as a Garrard RC-30 or RM-10, or Imperial…"
"Chris,
Could you do a separate post about the set your Great Uncle purchased, and the story about his purchase, if you know details?"
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