Philips - Philetta B2D53A Tube radio





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Philips Philetta B2D53A radio, year 1965, physical condition good, tested and functional, includes power cord.
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Philips Philetta B2D53A tube radio – Germany, 1965/1966 – Walnut-look
Offered is an original Philips Philetta B2D53A vacuum tube radio of German production, manufactured in 1965/1966. This model is among the last classic Philetta radios and impresses with its timeless design and its characteristic tube technology.
The radio is in very good visual condition with only age-related signs of use. Notably the dark brown plastic case with decorative walnut-look that gives the device an elegant and high-quality appearance.
The dial illumination works flawlessly. In a functional test, several stations could be received even without an external antenna connected. With an appropriate antenna, further improvement in reception is expected. The original on/off switch has, during use, been replaced by a pull cord switch.
Technical data:
- Manufacturer: Philips (Germany)
- Model: Philetta B2D53A
- Year of construction: 1965/1966
- Tube lineup: 4 tubes
- Reception bands: FM, long wave, medium wave and short wave
- Superhet receiver
- Power: approx. 3 watts
- Mains voltage: 110–125 V / 220 V AC
- Dimensions: 315 × 185 × 162 mm
- Weight: approx. 3.2 kg
This radio is an attractive collectible of European consumer electronics from the 1960s and is suitable as a functional vintage device or as a decorative design object.
The device will be carefully packaged and insured for shipping to ensure safe transport.
Have fun with it
Best regards
Philips Philetta B2D53A tube radio – Germany, 1965/1966 – Walnut-look
Offered is an original Philips Philetta B2D53A vacuum tube radio of German production, manufactured in 1965/1966. This model is among the last classic Philetta radios and impresses with its timeless design and its characteristic tube technology.
The radio is in very good visual condition with only age-related signs of use. Notably the dark brown plastic case with decorative walnut-look that gives the device an elegant and high-quality appearance.
The dial illumination works flawlessly. In a functional test, several stations could be received even without an external antenna connected. With an appropriate antenna, further improvement in reception is expected. The original on/off switch has, during use, been replaced by a pull cord switch.
Technical data:
- Manufacturer: Philips (Germany)
- Model: Philetta B2D53A
- Year of construction: 1965/1966
- Tube lineup: 4 tubes
- Reception bands: FM, long wave, medium wave and short wave
- Superhet receiver
- Power: approx. 3 watts
- Mains voltage: 110–125 V / 220 V AC
- Dimensions: 315 × 185 × 162 mm
- Weight: approx. 3.2 kg
This radio is an attractive collectible of European consumer electronics from the 1960s and is suitable as a functional vintage device or as a decorative design object.
The device will be carefully packaged and insured for shipping to ensure safe transport.
Have fun with it
Best regards

