Description: You'll love owning (or perhaps, giving as a gift) this beautifully restored RCA 45 rpm record player manufactured over 70 years ago in November of 1953. This popular model features its own built-in amplifier and automatic changer and is ready to play 45 rpm records with no additional equipment needed. Just turn it on, give the tubes half a minute or so to warm up and listen to all those old 45s. The original finish dark brown Bakelite base has no cracks, chips or breaks and has been polished and buffed to a nice sheen. The motor board was completely disassembled, sand-blasted to remove any minor rust or blemishes and then repainted in several coats of Rose Gold metallic finish . The paint has been protected with carnauba wax and buffed to a nice shine. The motor has been totally disassembled, soaked in lacquer thinner for 48 hours to remove old dried and caked oil, and the bearings re-lubricated to RCA specs (a 3-day process). The motor runs at the proper speed (checked with a digital laser tachometer) from the moment you start it. New rubber motor mounts have been installed.The 2-stage 3-tube amplifier has been serviced with new capacitors, and the tube sockets and volume control flushed with DeOxit contact cleaner. All resistors checked and replaced as necessary. Plate voltage of the output tube was measured and is well within RCA specs for long tube life with minimal distortion. The tubes tested strong on a Sencore TC-142 tester and deliver superb, warm, analog sound to the original 4 x 6" speaker in the front. Replacement tubes are readily available from many sellers if ever needed. Turntable spindle has been disassembled, cleaned and the bearings lubricated for reliable record changing. Idle wheel has been rebuilt with new rubber by V-M Audio Enthusiasts for accurate speed and smooth operation. Rubber on the change cycle wheel has been replaced with an all new tire for reliable record changing. All internal parts have been cleaned and lubricated where necessary. Tone arm has been polished and buffed and a new modern low riding ceramic cartridge bridged for mono, with 0.7mil diamond stylus has been installed to play your newer stereo records as well as your oldie 45s without damage. Please note that although many of these ceramic cartridges may look the same, they're not--and you'll find the cartridges that I use to have superior tracking ability, even for newer stereo records. Tone arm weight has been optimized for accurate tracking yet gentle treatment of your valuable 45 records. Rubber motor board support cones have been installed to provide cushioning between the turntable and the base. A new polarized power cord has been installed. A color laser copy of the original owner instruction manual is also included at no charge. As the new owner of this nostalgic gem, I know you'll enjoy putting on a stack of up to fifteen 45rpm records (depending on thickness and warping) and listening to them as they sounded when 45's were first introduced by RCA Victor back in the 1950s. As others have noted, you may occasionally find a record that doesn't drop to the platter properly due to manufacturing variances, but I've included instructions on how to remedy this problem. Rest assured this machine will be carefully cushioned, double-boxed and packed with care to arrive in splendid condition. Note: records and background sign shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included. Like all items of this age, there may be minor scratches or imperfections that don't affect its operation. Please study photos carefully and contact seller with any questions.
Price: 439 USD
Location: Arlington Heights, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-07T17:19:25.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: RCA
Model: 45-EY-2
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
