Philips - FX-997A Tube radio

Very beautiful audio furniture. Very high quality, luxurious. Evident from the finish (such as veneer inlay), the communicating panels (when opened, the upper part automatically slides back), and certainly the built-in audio. The radio works fully and also receives FM. Very nice sound, adjustable (treble/bass). Futuristic with moving lamps. The lighting works perfectly, as does the eye. The turntable also works, in three speeds! The tape recorder rewinds and plays, but during playback, it occasionally stutters, as if the tape isn't being grabbed properly. Originally, there is a foot underneath (about 4 cm high), which is missing here. It came from an eviction. Comes with spare parts like needles and accompanying paperwork. Of course, some signs of use, with scratches and dents on the side edges.

If you could buy this in the 1950s for as much as HFL 2700, you must have had a well-paying job. See especially the photos. The item is very heavy. So if you choose the Brenger option, a loading ramp is important. Picking it up yourself with a helper is recommended.



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Specifications and features
Type: Radiogrammofoon (furniture)
Year: Circa 1955, still sold in 1959.
Turntable: with 3 speeds, interchangeable pickup elements (sapphire and/or diamond)
Radio: AM and FM reception, 5 push buttons for AM bands, buttons for On/Off, Local, PU (plateau), FM1, and FM2.
Bi-amp amplifiers with 2 dual-cone speakers and a separate bass speaker.
Controls: rotary knobs for Low/Volume, High/Bandwidth, and tuning, plus fine adjustment for KG and station selection.
Options: An integrated tape recorder (FX997A) could be installed as an option.

Price in the first year of sale
€2,700.00 EUR

Main principle
Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 452/10700 kHz; 3 AF stage(s)
Tuned circuits
9 AM circuit(s) 11 FM circuit(s)
Wave bands
Broadcast, long wave, more than two times short wave plus FM or UHF.
Details
Changer + Tape Recorder
Power type and voltage
Alternating Current supply (AC) / 90; 110; 125; 145; 180; 200; 220; 245 Volt
Loudspeaker
3 Loudspeakers
Material
Wooden case
from Radiomuseum.org
Model: FX997A - Philips; Eindhoven tubes
Shape
Console with push buttons.
Dimensions (WHD)
1250 x 875 x 450 mm / 49.2 x 34.4 x 17.7 inch
Notes
Bandswitches for all AM bands and FM with motor control and illuminated push-button selectors.