Webcor Prelude Fonograf Consolette (1957)

Webcor Prelude Fonograf (1957) - uses the Webcor 1631/1641 changer (also known as the Philco M-39.)

4-tube amp: 35W4 rectifier, 12AX7 inverter and push-pull 50C5 output tubes. The driver is a 5x7 with two 3.5" tweeters.

This model was available with an AM radio according to the advertising I've seen. I rescued this in 2004 from underneath a pile of furniture in an "outlet" branch of a local charity thrift store - definitely the last stop before the dump. I recapped the set, freed up the turntable and installed a new cartridge. I still have to make some adjustments to the changer mechanism but am very glad to have it working again. It really makes the 78s sound great.

I apologize for the lighting and shake issues with this video!